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Steering wheel deteriorating

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by BiggiesTaco, Mar 26, 2025.

  1. Mar 26, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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    BiggiesTaco

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    Anyone else’s steering wheels kind of peeling or feels like it’s deteriorating? Any recommendations to fix or whatever thanks

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    BiggiesTaco, Mar 26, 2025
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    try "wheelskins"
    leather cover you lace up
    lots of options and colors
    a little work but worth it
     
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  4. Mar 26, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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    Not saying it's necessarily your case, but I know LOTS of folks who've ruined leather wheels by way of hand sanitizer....
     
    Wwjvd, Mar 26, 2025
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    I installed one of the DIY steering wheel covers off of Amazon, and the stitching wasn't too bad to get the hang of. I recommend removing the steering wheel first to make stitching easier.

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    ucmike11, Mar 27, 2025
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    Replace it or wrap it.

    I haven't done the truck, but I have wrapped up the car.

    20 buck purchase that feels like it should be 500 bucks.

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    Rock Lobster, Mar 27, 2025
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    LOVE the tartan plaid!!
     
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  8. Mar 27, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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    are you sure it isn't just dirty? I can't tell from the pic if it is actually peeling. Mine was dirty and looked like yours. I used a chemical guys product with an old toothbrush to clean it and it ended up looking like new.
     
    RaiderJ, Mar 27, 2025
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  9. Mar 28, 2025 at 5:26 AM
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    Yes going back to the dealer and getting replaced.
    Issues with plastic deteriorating
     
    Iqudayo, Mar 28, 2025
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  10. Mar 28, 2025 at 5:38 AM
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    I didn't ruin mine with hand sanitizer but the material did become sticky. Some leather conditioner and it was good to go.
     
    nl_tacoma, Mar 28, 2025
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  11. Mar 28, 2025 at 6:12 AM
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    I steer clear of soaps or conditioners on my interiors, but periodically wiping the steering wheel down w a damp, hot cloth (like at the barber shop) pulls the grease, finger gunk, etc that otherwise eats or shines the wheel. Keeps it looking brand new for 10-20-30k mi. Buttons too.
     
    Lunar Squirrel, Mar 28, 2025
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