glenncof

Has anyone replaced the leather on a steering wheel 'themselves' ?

I see kits available and Alan Gunn www.aglausa.com was in my files as a good source.

I would like to know how hard and how long is the sewing. What problems, etc ?

BTW, I'm just finishied recovering my front seats. They are done but waiting on a switch before final seat install. I've started a write up and will post.

Thanks in Advance !

Edgy01

I simply took mine down to an Oriental woman who is a seamstress. You need at least to triple up the usual thread dimensions to get it right. The price was very reasonable,--less than $30.

Dan Cobb

The thread on mine was coming apart and the leather was pulling away from the core of the wheel. it was still in excellent condition, just no longer attached to the steering wheel. I went to a local shoe repair shop and purchased a small roll of waxed thread, like you might use for repairing a leather shoes, a purse, or baseball glove, etc.
I also bought a pair of curved needles, I believe they are called upholstery needles.
You have to make sure that you start off with the right holes aligned, but once you get that right, the rest is simply a matter of keeping the sequence in order and having enough time to do the job.
I redid the upper part of my wheel in just over 1 hour.
In hindsight, I should have just taped the thing together, as I swapped out the wheel shortly thereafter.
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DB_NC_95C2

I have a question on this subject. I replaced my SC wheel with a 930S wheel, much fatter and better to grip, smaller center section. I have kept the SC wheel intending to have the leather re-dyed and re-stitched (whether I stitch myself or not). I know that I could probably sell the SC wheel, I have no intention of 'trading up' the SC (for a newer model) because I have 64k miles on a 1983 that is cosmetically near-perfect and I continue to improve it mechanically. (SSIs and M&K 2-1 going on next week). What would I even ask for an SC steering wheel (after restoring it to like-new condition) ?

Crimson Nape Racing

I used a kit from WheelSkins many years ago. It is probably similar to the one you mentioned. It was not hard to use and the steering wheel looked almost factory.

glenncof

There are many posts on the Pelican Parts technical forum which I found.

seanoj

I used Alan Gunn. Very professional. Have had it for about 7 years and the black is just starting to come off. I would (and may soon) use him again.

glenncof

seanoj,

I suggest using black Kiwi shoe dye from drug store then condition with Lexol.

BTW, I'm nearing the end of my recover project & will post when complete.

theiceman

all my stitching came away. Had my wife sew it back up with was upholstry thread. looks great and the price was right :-)

seanoj

glenncof, Great suggestion. A project for this weekend...

autobonrun

I recovered the one on my SC and added a Porsche crest in the center. Pushing the needle through approximately 200 small holes is difficult on the fingers but not too hard, especially if you spread out the work. Pull the thread firmly but not too hard or it will tear through the holes in the leather. I also used a little spray adhesive on the leather to help keep it from ever slipping.

I bought my kit through Pelican but it is supplied by Alan Gunn as well.

theiceman

Auto

Nice work .. we have the same interior .. can't quite nake out your paint code though ..

newaccess is floging his work without being a sponser ! ...

autobonrun

My paint code is 464 - Tobacco Metallic.