2300cc

I'm looking to buy a steering wheel for my car, it has a graphite gray interior. Do these photos look graphite or space gray to you guys? I am having a hard time telling. Thanks.

ivangene

they look white ....
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2300cc

Sorry about that, it says I have "exceeded my quota" is there away to clear this out?

ivangene

on the link I provided above ? ? ?

I have a "few" pics posted in my 15k posts here on RL and have yet to reach any "limit" - maybe something to do with being a "user" ????

2300cc

Ivangene not on your link, just on the standard attachment upload. I did just use your link though, thank you very much!

Sue Esponte

I'd describe the color as stained and dirty. It's really hard to tell from those pictures. Even if they are graphite grey your best bet with them is probably to use a leather cleaner, sand them down and apply an appropriate color treatment like Leatherique or an equivalent.

-Eric

2300cc

I am not too concerned with the actual rim as I was planning on having that recovered. I just want to be sure the body of the wheel matches the horn pad. Thanks for the reply!

stairmasterman911

Sue, could you elaborate on that technique? what sandpaper? wet or dry? where does one get leatherique? my steering wheel is looking tired. i clean and condition, but the color is fading out. i guess it would work as well on the shift ****... thanks.

ivangene

leatherique online....google

I used Ziano's leather cleaner and leather in a bottle....very happy but leatherique has the best reputation

Sue Esponte

It's very much a wet sanding process. Here's a home brewed technique (from the early911registry) that I'd like to try out on my Sonett this winter since the steering wheel is starting to show its age:

http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...lcohol+acetone

Alternatively, Leatherique (www.leatherique.com) is a stand alone process. You can pick up the stuff through their website, eBay or a host of online vendors.

Along the same lines as gene, I use Lexol and Griots for leather cleaner but some leather is beyond simple cleaning and conditioning. I'm not sure how you'd get all of that brown out of the grey with a Zaino, Lexol or Griot's-type of cleaner. From the pictures it appears to be too badly stained for simple cleaning. Maybe not - it's certainly worth a try before you take things to the next step. At some point, however, the topmost layer of leather is just beyond simple cleaning and needs rejuvenation and repair.

-Eric

Down South

My interior is Graphite Gray and that looks darker like mine. Haven't personally seen Space Gray.

I agree it looks pretty dirty.