Has anyone re-covered (leather) 964 Steering Wheel?
10-07-2010, 10:49 PM
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Has anyone re-covered (leather) 964 Steering Wheel?
AGLA sells a leather cover and pretty good written instructions, but I'm curious if there's a DYI with photos that really goes in depth? Any help appreciated, I searched but didn't find anything except reconditioning, and mine had holes in the leather (10 o'clock death-grip), so not an option. Thanks guys!
http://www.paragon-products.com/prod...agla_993sw.htm
http://www.paragon-products.com/prod...agla_993sw.htm
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10-08-2010, 03:19 AM
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there was a topic on this a while back , but I think they talked about redying the steering wheel and few other leather parts on the interior . Do a search Im sure something will come up
10-08-2010, 06:43 AM
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Otherwise it is not a difficult job, only takes patience and common sense. I have done over 100 wheels over teh years, learned as I went (first out of necessity).
Otherwise it is not a difficult job, only takes patience and common sense. I have done over 100 wheels over teh years, learned as I went (first out of necessity).
10-08-2010, 12:56 PM
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If it was me, I'd buy the kit and then would probably search for someone local who specializes in stitching leather. It might cost a tad more, but to get the job done perfectly it has got to be worth it...
10-08-2010, 01:28 PM
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I just changed my steering wheel (created a thread earlier this week) for the exact same reason...instead of the "death-grip", I blamed it on my wedding ring...wife didn't like that.
I talked the upholstery guy that did my sunroof headliner and he said he wouldn't touch it. Takes way too long to stitch and there are always little problem areas. He told me to seek a company that specialized in that....sounds like way too much money. I wasn't going to be happy with a cover, so I called a dismantler and bought a mint condition used 964 wheel for a decent price. Looks 100%.
As a member, I posted a "steering wheel" wanted message on the "for sale/wanted" thread and got a couple replies from guys that converted to non-airbag wheels. Ask over there...
Talking the wheel off is very easy: Steering wheel change (very easy, with pics)
If this is a project you want to tackle, checkout this great link over at the early 911s registry...great read but looks like an all consuming project if you want to get it 100% right:
"Project Thickgrip" AKA The ultimate homemade steering wheel
I talked the upholstery guy that did my sunroof headliner and he said he wouldn't touch it. Takes way too long to stitch and there are always little problem areas. He told me to seek a company that specialized in that....sounds like way too much money. I wasn't going to be happy with a cover, so I called a dismantler and bought a mint condition used 964 wheel for a decent price. Looks 100%.
As a member, I posted a "steering wheel" wanted message on the "for sale/wanted" thread and got a couple replies from guys that converted to non-airbag wheels. Ask over there...
Talking the wheel off is very easy: Steering wheel change (very easy, with pics)
If this is a project you want to tackle, checkout this great link over at the early 911s registry...great read but looks like an all consuming project if you want to get it 100% right:
"Project Thickgrip" AKA The ultimate homemade steering wheel
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10-09-2010, 02:37 AM
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George K, I'm sorry you're in Switzerland, I might give you an opportunity to make it 101. Unfortunately, I already bought the kit form ALGA, but I'm actually pretty impressed with the color match and instructions are pretty good, but nothing like having somebody who's done it before provide pretty pix of the tricky parts. My cab-recovering guys wouldn't touch it, and neither would anybody the stealership recommended. Anybody know anybody who likes to do these for fun?
Thanks.
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I was thinking about redoing my steering wheel as well. The re-dye process written up somewhere here looked ok. Looked at the AGLA ad and wondering how it could be done in 5-25 minutes. Is this a cover that fits over the wheel after you remove the old cover? I would think the hardest part would be to get the stitching as tight as factory.
10-09-2010, 11:31 AM
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I did my 3-spoke 911 wheel a number of years ago with the AGLA kit.
The first kit had terrible leather quality and was not cut accurately, so they replaced it. The second kit was a bit better, so I went ahead and did it. Never again! What a horrible job to do ... hard on the fingers, time consuming, and really tough to get neat stitching! It turned out well, but I figure I paid myself 3 cents an hour compared to the cost of buying one.
Do yourself a favor and get a good/used wheel, as suggested above.
. Gregg
The first kit had terrible leather quality and was not cut accurately, so they replaced it. The second kit was a bit better, so I went ahead and did it. Never again! What a horrible job to do ... hard on the fingers, time consuming, and really tough to get neat stitching! It turned out well, but I figure I paid myself 3 cents an hour compared to the cost of buying one.
Do yourself a favor and get a good/used wheel, as suggested above.
. Gregg
10-09-2010, 11:36 AM
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I was thinking about redoing my steering wheel as well. The re-dye process written up somewhere here looked ok. Looked at the AGLA ad and wondering how it could be done in 5-25 minutes. Is this a cover that fits over the wheel after you remove the old cover? I would think the hardest part would be to get the stitching as tight as factory.
It might take you that long to get to the point that you are ready to start stitching on the new cover. You have to completely remove the old cover, and clean the surface before you do anything more. Any imperfection under the new cover will show, and will appear worse over time as it sinks into the new leather .
If you really want to do it, I'd advise you to remove the steering wheel from the car, and make a mandrel to hold it securely in a large vise while you're working ... at first I tried doing it in the car, and that proved to be way too difficult because of the limited space between the wheel and the dash.
... Gregg
10-10-2010, 02:47 PM
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This guy uses the AGLA kit with excellent results. I've personally seen two wheels he's done and they were exceptional.
If I needed the service, I wouldn't hesitate.
Steering Wheel Recovering
Cheers!
If I needed the service, I wouldn't hesitate.
Steering Wheel Recovering
Cheers!
