Who's Had Their Steering Wheel Replaced Due To Trim Peeling/Chipping?
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had mine replaced under warranty no problem (Austin,TX), new steering wheel and door finishers, no questions asked (under warranty). Sunroof trim cracking, however, I was denied. No idea if the replacements are any better than original or not, or how long they will last. My wheels wasn't that bad, but since my warranty ends soon, I got it done. My door finishers were bad though.
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had mine replaced under warranty no problem (Austin,TX), new steering wheel and door finishers, no questions asked (under warranty). Sunroof trim cracking, however, I was denied. No idea if the replacements are any better than original or not, or how long they will last. My wheels wasn't that bad, but since my warranty ends soon, I got it done. My door finishers were bad though.
#235
had a new g37 loaner while they were working on mine, it's definately different material on the door finishers. It was solid colored plastic, and not smooth, had a texture to it. The ones they put on my look identical. That look good now at least, I don't want to try to scratch it to find out!!
#237
Hey guys, I just traded in my 03 G for a black 08 G35X because the miles were getting way up on the 03 and I couldnt see myself ever finding a better all around car than the G. Im 23 and just graduated college so I don't have a lot of money and obviously had to buy used. Used = no warranty (except for a 60 day powertrain from the dealer). I have a little bit of peeling on my wheel, not nearly as much as some people on here but definitely a noticable amount. I am a bit mechanically inclined but I don't know if I trust myself with the task of removing and reinstalling something as incredibly important as the steering wheel, otherwise I would just paint the trim myself.
After working in a sign shop for a few years, I have gotten pretty damn good at applying vinyl to things such as signs, boats, trucks, etc. The steering wheel trim has a lot of curves and I will definitely be swearing my *** off while doing it but I think I am going to try to overlay the trim with a piece of vinyl (matte black or the highest quality CF I can find). Has anybody else tried this? I'll post up pics once im done.
After working in a sign shop for a few years, I have gotten pretty damn good at applying vinyl to things such as signs, boats, trucks, etc. The steering wheel trim has a lot of curves and I will definitely be swearing my *** off while doing it but I think I am going to try to overlay the trim with a piece of vinyl (matte black or the highest quality CF I can find). Has anybody else tried this? I'll post up pics once im done.
#238
If you have an 08, then you still might have some of the Factory warranty left over (Unless you are past 50,000 miles.
Also FYI there is a factory powertrain warranty up to about 70,000 miles.
See this thread about wrapping that piece around the wheel: http://www.myg37.com/forums/d-i-y-in...ement-diy.html
Or Check out my Ghetto Temporary fix
: https://g35driver.com/forums/g35-sed...ing-wheel.html
Check out this video on steering wheel trim wrap on a BMW...similar steps I'm sure to ours
Also FYI there is a factory powertrain warranty up to about 70,000 miles.
See this thread about wrapping that piece around the wheel: http://www.myg37.com/forums/d-i-y-in...ement-diy.html
Or Check out my Ghetto Temporary fix
![Smilie](https://g35driver.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Check out this video on steering wheel trim wrap on a BMW...similar steps I'm sure to ours
#239
yeah im at 80,000 so no warranty for me. Also, im going to try to wrap it without taking the wheel off, ill use a slim card to push the vinyl into the edges. If it doesnt work as well as I plan, then I'll go ahead and remove the wheel. I've had years of practice with vinyl though so I should be able to do a good job.
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yeah im at 80,000 so no warranty for me. Also, im going to try to wrap it without taking the wheel off, ill use a slim card to push the vinyl into the edges. If it doesnt work as well as I plan, then I'll go ahead and remove the wheel. I've had years of practice with vinyl though so I should be able to do a good job.
I may do the same if you can do it without removing the wheel
![Biggthumpup](https://g35driver.com/forums/images/smilies/biggthumpup.gif)
Looking forward to it!