New soft rubber steering wheel covers

GammaZeta · 11-04-2012, 03:49 AM

I'm thinking I may or may not have to bite the bullet one day and purchase the M steering wheel rubber spoke covers.

However, I know the durability is next to nothing, and I already put some nicks into my existing one in just a year.

I was thinking of purchasing new ones, and then doing a few coats of a matte clear coat: http://www.krylon.com/products/matte_finish/

The idea would be to give it that extra layer of protection. I really don't want to spend $160 every year on steering wheel covers.

inTgr8r · 11-04-2012, 07:51 AM

I don't understand how these are wearing out for some people.
Mine are still like new.

GammaZeta · 11-04-2012, 08:23 AM

I have a few guesses.

Different quality materials by BMW. Chemicals used to clean or treat it. Fingernails/wedding rings/watches being worn.

blender · 11-05-2012, 07:05 PM

Has anyone attempted vinyl wrapping these pieces?
(inexpensive to do/ replace, different finishes available)

I agree they mar too easily. My gloves peeled the finish on the first set, presumably from a seam across the palm wearing on the soft coating of the plastic.

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GammaZeta Captain 58 Rep 862 Posts Drives: 1 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ma iTrader: (1)	New soft rubber steering wheel covers I'm thinking I may or may not have to bite the bullet one day and purchase the M steering wheel rubber spoke covers. However, I know the durability is next to nothing, and I already put some nicks into my existing one in just a year. I was thinking of purchasing new ones, and then doing a few coats of a matte clear coat: http://www.krylon.com/products/matte_finish/ The idea would be to give it that extra layer of protection. I really don't want to spend $160 every year on steering wheel covers.
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inTgr8r Lieutenant General 2426 Rep 11,667 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (10)	I don't understand how these are wearing out for some people. Mine are still like new. __________________ '21 M2C Hockenheim Silver '18 718 Cayman S Lava Orange (sold) '13 E92 M3 Santorini Blue (sold) '07 Z4 M Coupe Alpine White (sold)
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GammaZeta Captain 58 Rep 862 Posts Drives: 1 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ma iTrader: (1)	I have a few guesses. Different quality materials by BMW. Chemicals used to clean or treat it. Fingernails/wedding rings/watches being worn.
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11-05-2012, 07:05 PM	#4
blender Custom User Title 141 Rep 661 Posts Drives: black Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: n iTrader: (0)	Has anyone attempted vinyl wrapping these pieces? (inexpensive to do/ replace, different finishes available) I agree they mar too easily. My gloves peeled the finish on the first set, presumably from a seam across the palm wearing on the soft coating of the plastic.
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