Okay, I have an 08 G37s 6MT with the aluminum trim and leather seats. I noticed that the black finish on the steering wheel, not the horn area but the trim around the cruise control and radio function buttons, is coming off and if scratched at with a fingernail will completely remove it.....I know I know "then don't scratch at it" but seriously? I thought the Infiniti would have better quality than that......if the previous owner used plasti dip on it would it act that way? Anyone else have this issue?

 

Extremely common on all 2008s. U can try to color it in w a marker

 

Wow, that's pretty lame....oh well, guess I'll be getting out the sharpi then. Thanks for the help I am glad that it's not just me....I guess lol

 

If its still under warranty you can get a new steering wheel for free.

 

yeah, i got a new steering wheel (fo free), but it happened again to the second one too

 

this made me "lol" haha

 

It shouldn't. They use a different material with the newer ones that don't have a finish on them. It's just black. Take it back in if you can.

Happened to me too and the dealership replaced it under warranty.

 

That awesome to know, mine has wear on it right now and its still covered under manufacturer warranty. Thanks for the thread.

 

I'm getting mine replaced under warranty next week.... and from what I've learned here, It seems like the whole steering wheel will be replaced.

 

Called my dealer today, it getting replaced on Friday under warranty. Thank you for this thread again

 

Noticed the same thing on my steering wheel. If you even grazed it with your fingernail you would scratch it. Unacceptable! Took it to the dealer and demanded it get replaced, along with the alum trim that was scratched on both sides and around the shifter. Also told them to replace my leather bubble seat, actual shifter, and side mirror bezels that were completely faded. All this was completely replaced without a peep.

Toughest part though to get covered was the leather seat. Due to it being the most expensive. My alum trim has already begun to show scratches again, so better believe I'll be back before my warranty ends in November. I find hard to believe Infiniti would put this type of cheap material in a $40K car. Moral of the story guys..When in doubt...take to the dealer and make demands.

 

I tried getting my seat replaced but the dealership wouldn't have it. B*stards...

 

Steering wheels are replaced under warranty! Been discussed many times. The new onesare much better and dont scratch like the older ones. I believe 08 and 09 had the issue. I can peel it very easily with just touching it with my fingernail. I've tried on the new ones and has not scratched. I'm sure it will with a good amount of force, but hold up very well in everyday use, unlike the older wheel bezels.

 

Its a very common issue. Crazy to think they would put such a sensitive surface in the most handled part of the car!!. I am thinking of getting some matte paint from a hobby store and filling in the scratches that way. The seat leather in the 08 is of similar poor quality.

 

The trim sells for about $25 on ebay and there is DIY for the replacement.

https://www.myg37.com/forums/d-i-y-i...ement-diy.html