Ok. I have had my xB for 7 months today and I have started noticing that there is something happening to my steering wheel and shifter. It looks like it is being corroded and I dont know why. Someone said it is just dirt but it wont come of and its really starting to bother me. I was wondering i anyone has had this same thing happen to them and i there is anyway to get rid of it cause it is really starting to look bad. Ill post some pics when I get home later.

 

Its mainly just oils,sweat, and dirt from your hands...you need a good cleaner to get it off. Ive got a steering wheel cover and a new shift **** so I dont notice it anymore...

 

Also hand lotion does this. Eventually the petroleum eats the finish on whatever you're touching. That usually takes a couple of years though. Clean it all off every once in a while and you won't need to replace anything.

Good luck.

-Alex

 

Yeah, I clean my steering wheel and shift at least once a week....

Its from grime on your hands!

 

yeah if you get some good vinyl/leather cleaner it should take care of that. i had the same problem and the stuff from topoftheline.com did a great job of cleaning it

 

Ok thanks for your help guys. From now on im going to clean my car more often.