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Steering Wheel Trim Peeling
- R.E92
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Steering Wheel Trim Peeling
The metal trim is starting to peel/bubble on my steering wheel. It's just around the back edge of the trim that I highlighted in this photo. It's only minor but it creates a sharp edge behind the trim so I want to sort it.
Does anyone else have this problem on their wheel and is there a solution better than spending £200 on new trim from BMW? It's probably unique to the "Sport" wheel and not the "M Sport" as those trim pieces differ.
Part 2 on this drawing: https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showpa ... Id=32_1824
Does anyone else have this problem on their wheel and is there a solution better than spending £200 on new trim from BMW? It's probably unique to the "Sport" wheel and not the "M Sport" as those trim pieces differ.
Part 2 on this drawing: https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showpa ... Id=32_1824
- mr.tourette
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Steering Wheel Trim Peeling
oddly enough I have a little bit of this going on on my daily merc not my e89, as its pretty much out of sight I just rubbed off a bit to lose the flaky edge then put some touch up clear lacquer over it to try and stop it getting any worse , other than replacing the part as a whole cant really see any other viable option
if its got tits or tyres..its trouble
- R.E92
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Steering Wheel Trim Peeling
You can purchase the trim without the buttons but it's still £180. I'll have a go fixing them up like you suggested then if it still bothers me I'll get new trim.
- ronk
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There is a YouTube youth “Joel” who had bits of his steering wheel replaced carbon fibre. You could see if this would address your problem?
You don't stop playing when you get old - You get old when you stop playing!
So I bought a 35is with all the toys to play with.
So I bought a 35is with all the toys to play with.
- Deepseaskateboard
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I would try a magic eraser in the first instance.
It’s a mild abrasive, and may smooth it out.
It’s a mild abrasive, and may smooth it out.
- R.E92
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Thanks for the suggestions but wrapping trim is a pet hate for me.
I stumbled across these alcantara covers which offer a similar solution: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/For-BMW-Z4-E ... 4260552968
It's a shame they don't offer some sort of premium alternative with solid metal to replace BMW's cheap metal effect trim. I'll remove the current trim and take a closer look to see if it's something that can be fixed. Surprised it isn't a more common problem but that's reassuring that if I do decide to shell out £200 for new trim I know it'll last.
- ronk
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They weren’t wrapped - I’m not keen on the sticky back plastic either!
They were replacement parts- they replaced steering wheel parts and the DCT shift lever inlay.
They were replacement parts- they replaced steering wheel parts and the DCT shift lever inlay.
You don't stop playing when you get old - You get old when you stop playing!
So I bought a 35is with all the toys to play with.
So I bought a 35is with all the toys to play with.
- R.E92
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Do you have a link? I looked through the videos and only found one relating to the M235i, couldn't see an E89 one.
- ronk
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I will have a trawl thro my viewing history tomorrow if that’s ok?
I do remember that he fitted the parts tö a 240i but the video suggested that there were pieces available for other models.
You don't stop playing when you get old - You get old when you stop playing!
So I bought a 35is with all the toys to play with.
So I bought a 35is with all the toys to play with.
- R.E92
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Steering Wheel Trim Peeling
Found it, the site is https://autoid.co/. Sadly they don't make anything for the older cars!ronk wrote: ↑Sat Jan 02, 2021 9:46 pmI will have a trawl thro my viewing history tomorrow if that’s ok?
I do remember that he fitted the parts tö a 240i but the video suggested that there were pieces available for other models.
- ronk
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Glad you found it but sorry for the disappointing result,R.E92 wrote: ↑Sat Jan 02, 2021 11:05 pmFound it, the site is https://autoid.co/. Sadly they don't make anything for the older cars!
It’s a sad time when a four year old model is an older car.
You don't stop playing when you get old - You get old when you stop playing!
So I bought a 35is with all the toys to play with.
So I bought a 35is with all the toys to play with.