The_Venom Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 Im sorry if this has been covered before but I have searched around for this and cannot find anything related to it. I have a 65 plate focus with the 3 spoke steering wheel, the current one has de laminated due to the previous owner either having sweaty hands, used lots of hand cream or a combination of both! I have just managed to pick up a new one and will be replacing it shortly when I have an idea of changing it, normally its a couple of holes in the back of the wheel where you press a small screwdriver through to release the airbag, is it the same or as some cars I have seen have a torx behind them. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 As someone with sweaty hands that uses a lot of hand cream I've not had any issues with a steering wheel delaminating so far lol. The airbag on these still uses a spring that needs a flat blade screwdriver to release, no Torx. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Venom Posted November 3, 2018 Author Share Posted November 3, 2018 1 hour ago, TomsFocus said: As someone with sweaty hands that uses a lot of hand cream I've not had any issues with a steering wheel delaminating so far lol. The airbag on these still uses a spring that needs a flat blade screwdriver to release, no Torx. Thank you so much, yeah generally Ive never had a problem too but I use a dedicated leather cleaner and sealant to keep the leather in good condition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatHead1979 Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 On 11/3/2018 at 10:57 AM, The_Venom said: Im sorry if this has been covered before but I have searched around for this and cannot find anything related to it. I have a 65 plate focus with the 3 spoke steering wheel, the current one has de laminated due to the previous owner either having sweaty hands, used lots of hand cream or a combination of both! I have just managed to pick up a new one and will be replacing it shortly when I have an idea of changing it, normally its a couple of holes in the back of the wheel where you press a small screwdriver through to release the airbag, is it the same or as some cars I have seen have a torx behind them. Any info would be greatly appreciated. You "hope" it was hand cream! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Venom Posted November 7, 2018 Author Share Posted November 7, 2018 You "hope" it was hand cream! Lol I hope so, the new one has arrived so the infested wheel will be off soon [emoji16]Sent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Venom Posted November 8, 2018 Author Share Posted November 8, 2018 All done, easiest steering wheel I have changedPics of new and old attachedSent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 How many miles has that done? I've had 15 year old wheels in better condition than that! 😮 Despite that, someone will buy it because of the cruise buttons I reckon...stick it on eBay... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Venom Posted November 9, 2018 Author Share Posted November 9, 2018 How many miles has that done? I've had 15 year old wheels in better condition than that! [emoji50] Despite that, someone will buy it because of the cruise buttons I reckon...stick it on ebay...33000 miles, the amount of wear was shocking, I was thinking of selling it but will see Sent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isetta Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 paerhaps previous driver had very rough/coarse hands which were like sand paper on the steering wheel, and he should have used handcream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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