Leather Steering Wheel Repair
08-13-2007, 09:59 AM
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Leather Steering Wheel Repair
Has anyone refurbished their steering wheel? I need to re-finish the top of the wheel where the plastisized finish has worn off. The color is still good, but the texture of the leather is apparent, and is starting to become a little rough. I have found a few color repair kits, but all I need is the plastisized finish or whatever coats the leather.
08-15-2007, 09:12 AM
#7
Originally Posted by STILLENGLE
try courtesy parts.com for a whole new steering wheel.
IME it can be rewrapped (call your local auto interior restoration shop), but buying a good low mileage one from the classifieds is the best and cheapest answer.
Dave
08-15-2007, 09:33 AM
#8
Wheelskin is the best looking option. 45min. to install, custom colors, sport look and feel. http://www.wheelskins.com/wheelskin_resellers.php.
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08-15-2007, 01:36 PM
#9
....get a steering wheel/clock spring from a newer max with volume controls etc. that way you get an upgrade.. those wheel skins are nice.. but i just cant get over hte fact aht its not made per wheel (due to so many steering wheel sizes) and it just looks outa place..
08-19-2007, 11:03 AM
#12
Originally Posted by jazzman
67white goat... did you put the cover over the existing leather or remove it?
The thread you sew it on with you can't break it. Pull it tight. The tighter the better. If you take your time and do it right, it takes about an hour.
http://www.wheelskins.com/wheelskin_resellers.php.
08-19-2007, 07:36 PM
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http://kevlo911.ic3donline.com/images/IMG_1670.jpg
Full interior shot so the 2tone wheel doesnt look as bad haha
08-20-2007, 08:04 PM
#23
Originally Posted by neilca
What is underneath the leather cover on a stock wheel? I was thinking about just removing the leather cover.
08-22-2007, 02:26 PM
#27
my picture is after about 1.5 years of use btw...
if you get one, make sure you pull the stitching TIGHT with every stitch and take your time with the install, it's about a 1-hr job iirc. you'll be much more pleased if you do the install right.
if you get one, make sure you pull the stitching TIGHT with every stitch and take your time with the install, it's about a 1-hr job iirc. you'll be much more pleased if you do the install right.
08-29-2007, 09:01 PM
#34
yea so im lookin on the wheelskins site. i was just gonna go safe and get the black/black but i got the beige leather interior and i was thinking i could maybe match the colors (sand, brown??). seems like a big risk and hassle for something that costs 55 dollars. if i get it in the mail and it doesnt match ill be pissed. has anyone had experience with the brown-ish colors (to match the interior of a 96 GLE) ??? all help appreciated.
08-30-2007, 07:49 AM
#35
Originally Posted by ROCKART
yea so im lookin on the wheelskins site. i was just gonna go safe and get the black/black but i got the beige leather interior and i was thinking i could maybe match the colors (sand, brown??). seems like a big risk and hassle for something that costs 55 dollars. if i get it in the mail and it doesnt match ill be pissed. has anyone had experience with the brown-ish colors (to match the interior of a 96 GLE) ??? all help appreciated.
Ask for the samples, and look for other sites that sell wheelskins, I got mine for 35ish
08-30-2007, 10:33 AM
#36
Originally Posted by ROCKART
yea so im lookin on the wheelskins site. i was just gonna go safe and get the black/black but i got the beige leather interior and i was thinking i could maybe match the colors (sand, brown??). seems like a big risk and hassle for something that costs 55 dollars. if i get it in the mail and it doesnt match ill be pissed. has anyone had experience with the brown-ish colors (to match the interior of a 96 GLE) ??? all help appreciated.
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