Blemishes on steering wheel?

[Meteorite]

I have noticed some mysterious marring on the grip surface of my steering wheel. A few of the marks look like someone laid a soldering iron up against the surface of the steering wheel.

However, it seems to be only on the upper left part of the wheel, at about the 10 o'clock or 11 o'clock position.

Here's the only theory I can come up with ... my wedding ring is gouging it up during some of my more white-knuckle rides. I admit to gripping the wheel harder than strictly necessary on 1/4-mile runs, for instance.

Has anyone else seen this?

[SouLRioT]

is your ring just a gold band, or does it have diamonds or something else on it??

[Meteorite]

It is just a plain, narrow gold band.

[FiveO]

www.dccarcare.com

Wheelskins leather steering wheel cover.

Don is a great guy to deal with and very honest.

I'll be ordering one for my MM very soon.

[Bluerauder]

I have noticed some mysterious marring on the grip surface of my steering wheel. A few of the marks look like someone laid a soldering iron up against the surface of the steering wheel.

However, it seems to be only on the upper left part of the wheel, at about the 10 o'clock or 11 o'clock position.

Here's the only theory I can come up with ... my wedding ring is gouging it up during some of my more white-knuckle rides. I admit to gripping the wheel harder than strictly necessary on 1/4-mile runs, for instance.

Has anyone else seen this?

I have noticed some blemishes on the top of the shift handle like little white marks. No ring on my right hand so I have no idea where they came from. They won't wipe off at all.

Now, I have to look at my steering wheel -- but I don't use the 10 or 11 position. I am more of an 8:30 and 2:45 driver.

[jaywish]

www.dccarcare.com

Wheelskins leather steering wheel cover.

Don is a great guy to deal with and very honest.

I'll be ordering one for my MM very soon.

Hi 5,

I've been thinking about getting a cover or wrap of some sort to protect the leather. Maybe the fellow would be interested in becomming a vendor or offer a group discount etc.?

Is there any other interest out there?

[FiveO]

Ooops....didn't mean to plug a person whose not a vendor Sorry Logan.

Don is a pure SHO enthusiast and the head of the National SHO club.

He might be interested...I could check with him.

[Krytin]

I have been getting a rough spot @ the 10 - 11 o'clock position. This is where I usually grip the wheel. The oils and dirt on your hands will build up on the leather and start to wear the finish. If not cleaned & treated on a regular basis, it will wear away the surface compleatly (I have driven FoMoCo's w/leather wheels for past 15 years). I use Mother's leather cleaner/treatment wipes - they come in a round plastic can and dispense through the lid like baby wipes. You can really see the dirt come off! I use one at least once a month.

[jaywish]

Hi, Krytin,

So are you saying that the leather w***** wheels actually last the life of the car with regular cleaning and treatment?

I guess my palm are extra sweaty as my leather wheels don't generally hold up that long, even though I clean and treat the leather quarterly.

The marauder wrap seems softer then the standard ford wrap so I was thinking it wouldn't hold up even "as well" as the normal wraps.

Thanks for the tip. It sure couldn't hurt.

[Krytin]

No - they won't last for the life of the car (10 years?) - but they should hold up nice for 5 or 6 years if you keep it cleaned & treated. I also used to be less than carefull about how clean my hands were before getting in the car and driving untill I noticed the dirt/wear relashionship! Now I make a point of cleaning up after working on the car before the test drive!

[Meteorite]

This is a very old thread, but one day I suddenly realized I never posted to say that I "solved the mystery."

The wear on my steering wheel is caused by The Club (security device) I've been using on the Marauder since I got it. Doh!

I have noticed some mysterious marring on the grip surface of my steering wheel. A few of the marks look like someone laid a soldering iron up against the surface of the steering wheel.

However, it seems to be only on the upper left part of the wheel, at about the 10 o'clock or 11 o'clock position.

Here's the only theory I can come up with ... my wedding ring is gouging it up during some of my more white-knuckle rides. I admit to gripping the wheel harder than strictly necessary on 1/4-mile runs, for instance.

Has anyone else seen this?

[Hotrauder]

Thanks for the info and the posts for cleaning and maintenance ideas. The Wheel Skins look like a quality product. Anyone with experience with the product? Any interest is a group buy? Any follow up with the Vendor? Thanks Dennis

[Eric91Z]

Thanks for the info and the posts for cleaning and maintenance ideas. The Wheel Skins look like a quality product. Anyone with experience with the product? Any interest is a group buy? Any follow up with the Vendor? Thanks Dennis

I have used the WheelSkins product on my prior Ford truck. It was nice as it gave a nice feel to the steering wheel, but it did not take well to the temp extremes here in Iowa and started kind of flaking in some areas after about 6 months. But I would rather use something like that every couple years than have the stock well wear out and be EXPENSIVE to replace to stock. I definitely want to get something to put on there more to save the stock steering wheel surface than anything.

[gilby04]

I have noticed some blemishes on the top of the shift handle like little white marks. No ring on my right hand so I have no idea where they came from. They won't wipe off at all.

Now, I have to look at my steering wheel -- but I don't use the 10 or 11 position. I am more of an 8:30 and 2:45 driver.

My shift handle & lower half of the wheel have those white/silver sprinkles too.
Guess my wife is not to blame afterall !