Steering wheel gurus - your help requested and a warning

[Magnified]

So, I have a brand of shorts and and pants that have zippers on pockets in the upper thigh area. When I pocket carry (basically all the time) I have discovered that the zipper has scratched the bottom of the steering wheel. I'll post some pics a little later. Anyone run into something like this before? Looks like the steering wheel is painted instead of a solid color body material. Only option to replace the whole unit?

I'll wear my non-zipper bearing shorts and pants from now on.

 

[1971demon]

So, I have a brand of shorts and and pants that have zippers on pockets in the upper thigh area. When I pocket carry (basically all the time) I have discovered that the zipper has scratched the bottom of the steering wheel. I'll post some pics a little later. Anyone run into something like this before? Looks like the steering wheel is painted instead of a solid color body material. Only option to replace the whole unit?

I'll wear my non-zipper bearing shorts and pants from now on.

I would caution against that practice....I believe lewd and lascivious behavior is @ the very least frowned on..and may be illegal even in Texas

 

[Magnified]

See below. I believe when entering the car the zipper drags across the underside of the bottom wheel center piece.

 

[SilverBillet]

I’d be tempted to find a new steering wheel…and replace the scratched door panel

 

[1971demon]

See below. I believe when entering the car the zipper drags across the underside of the bottom wheel center piece. View attachment 149098

Doesn't your wheel tilt...(I should know but I don't)