V36 Peeling Steering Wheel Solution

[MP_R33]

Hi Guys as topic states I have a V36 and the steering wheel surround is beginning to look very unattractive with all the peeling over time of the original rubber like paint. Those who own a V36 will know what I am talking about.

Has anyone found a solution or even better got the part number from Nissan??

Help would be appreciated.

[bosco]

I have the same issues! But if you we were to get a new part from Nissan...two years down the track the same thing will happen! So the solution that I am planning to do is either ripping all the rubber off then spray it whatever colour you want or get someone to wrap it with the 3m carbon vinyl...

[naz370]

I've had my v36 for 2 years and cant see any signs of peelings, how long have you had your cars for?

[MP_R33]

I would be interested in getting the part new if anyone has the part number...?

[Yo-Yo]

only way will be to remove the steering wheel & paint it, pain in the ass taking it off.

how to take off the trim:

http://www.myg37.com...cement-diy.html

how to take off the steering wheel:

http://g35driver.com...rt-paddles.html

In the US they sell CF covers but they all have a cutout for steering wheel cruise control buttons .

you can wrap it yourself in CF vinyl too but I did this to my chrome door handle covers & they have started to bubble around some parts due to heat when the car is sitting in the sun, It's not really noticeable unless I point it out to people but I don't want this to happen to my steering wheel.

I plan on taking off my steering wheel in the near future when I have time & repaint the trim;

- use methylated spirit with a dishwashing sponge (the kind with the green scourer on the back) to take off the old paint

- 2 coats of primer then 3 coats of black semi-gloss paint

- I need to look into a clear coat that won't be too shiny when the sun reflects on the wheel

^ I used this same method when I repainted my R34GTt interior with great results but can't for the life of me remember the clear coat I used

[MP_R33]

cant you just buy the part direct from nissan? I am sure the trim piece would have a part number on the back?

[Yo-Yo]

this guy helped me source a new gear shifter, should be able to help you out: http://www.amayama.com/

probably your best bet, he was very helpful too

alternatively if the dealer has an up to date part system (FAST i think) you can just give them your VIN & it will bring up the whole parts listings

wouldn't surprise me if it cost silly money to get it in though

I'm painting mine because it would cost me $20 max in spray cans & will come up looking sweet

[MP_R33]

See what happens I guess.

I notice from your sig that you have the same front bar as mine. Do you know if it is an optional extra because most of the other ones I looked at had the long vents on both sides.

[Yo-Yo]

our bumper is factory 'sport' bumper for the higher spec models S/SP etc.

The ones with 2 long vents are the lower spec models