Re-wrapping or replacing steering wheel - Page 4

Boosted_ST · 04-20-2019, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Rayzer

I purchased this wheel skin, took about 4 hours total in install. (sewing). It fits over the existing factory wheel skin. Now it a bit thicker, better feel in my hands. And add a bit of color to the car.

Enjoy.

That looks amazing.

Where did you get this skin from?

thrashergrant · 04-20-2019, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Stocktastic

I love the sueded parts.

Just had mine replaced under warranty due to the Fifty badge area peeling.

OP, you can get yours warrantied for excessive wear if you're still in Bumper-to-Bumper.

I assumed the wheel would be considered a wear and tear item, therefore NOT covered under warranty?

Anyone else been able to replace their wheel under warranty when the alcanatra gets tired?

Boost Creep · 04-20-2019, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by thrashergrant

I assumed the wheel would be considered a wear and tear item, therefore NOT covered under warranty?

Anyone else been able to replace their wheel under warranty when the alcanatra gets tired?

I could see them replacing the wheel for excessive material wear, like a hole or tear, or stitching failure, but not so sure about how the alcantara looks when dirty, if that "glazed" look would get you a new wheel.

USAFS197 · 04-21-2019, 01:34 PM

Man, I must really be in the minority on this one. I absolutely love the look and feel of Alcantara. I don’t find it to be slippery or a strange sensation on my skin. However, I also have really dry hands and my Alcantara components still look and feel brand new. I personally feel that GM didn’t use enough Alcantara throughout the interior and I’d like to expand upon its application when I get the chance.

Boost Creep · 04-21-2019, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by USAFS197

Man, I must really be in the minority on this one. I absolutely love the look and feel of Alcantara. I don’t find it to be slippery or a strange sensation on my skin. However, I also have really dry hands and my Alcantara components still look and feel brand new. I personally feel that GM didn’t use enough Alcantara throughout the interior and I’d like to expand upon its application when I get the chance.

I did the knee bolsters, and plan on doing the passenger side dash panel.

ScaryFatKidGT · 04-22-2019, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by USAFS197

Man, I must really be in the minority on this one. I absolutely love the look and feel of Alcantara. I don’t find it to be slippery or a strange sensation on my skin. However, I also have really dry hands and my Alcantara components still look and feel brand new. I personally feel that GM didn’t use enough Alcantara throughout the interior and I’d like to expand upon its application when I get the chance.

I love the feel of it as well but mine has gotten matted and sticky after 13000 miles.

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Originally Posted by Boost Creep

I did the knee bolsters, and plan on doing the passenger side dash panel.

I want to do the Knee bolsters but not having contrast stitching bugs me.

metros11 · 04-23-2019, 09:48 PM

I like the look and feel of alcantera, but I can see it getting absolutely filthy. I'll be switching to leather at some point, just do I don't have to worry so much.

Matos1LE · 04-24-2019, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by metros11

I like the look and feel of alcantera, but I can see it getting absolutely filthy. I'll be switching to leather at some point, just do I don't have to worry so much.

Leather gets nasty too. It's really a matter of cleaning it correctly. A wet microfiber works great on both leather and microsuede (our cars don't have Alcantara).

Rayzer · 05-05-2019, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Boosted_ST

That looks amazing.

Where did you get this skin from?

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Leat...html?spm=a2g0s.

LT4Greg · 05-08-2019, 10:16 AM

I like my micro suede(or whatever GM calls it) in my 2017 ZL1. I know I will have to clean it eventually as I would have had to clean my 2SS steering wheel too. The shift knob in the Z is okay for now(3500 miles) but will need to be cleaned too.

LT4Greg · 05-08-2019, 10:18 AM

I now have some ideas on cleaning after reading this posting!

Mountain · 05-08-2019, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Boost Creep

Out of these....
https://www.gmpartsdirect.com/auto-p...-and-trim-scat
I'm thinking this one....
https://www.gmpartsdirect.com/oem-pa...bC12OC1nYXM%3D

84209548

Maybe?

Looks like 84209548 is the BASE steering wheel (not perforated leather like on the SS):
https://www.ebay.com/itm/16-17-18-Ca...wAAOSwcGtckUvV

Numbers from actual parts, inside the steering wheel:
2016 SS black w/grey stitch, automatic, w/heat: 23379943
2016 SS black w/grey stitch, manual, w/heat: 23379939
2016 SS black w/grey stitch, ?, w/o heat: 84209541
2017 Non-SS/Up level w/grey stitch, no paddle, w/heat (like SS, but no paddle/levers): 23379914
2017 SS black w/grey stitch, automatic, w/heat: 84097154
2017 SS black w/grey stitch, automatic, w/o heat: 84209531
2017 SS black w/grey stitch, manual, w/o heat: 84097192

Ultimately, the paddle type doesn't matter. Whether they are the automatic "+ and -" or the "rev match" ones, they will operate the same. If anything, you can swap over the stuff from the 1LE wheel. As for the heated vs. non-heater wheels, I think you can just swap over the controls from a non-heated wheel and it will work fine.

mjk3888 · 05-09-2019, 04:49 PM

Please forgive me if this has already been posted, but Sonax makes the best product to clean the steering wheel IMO.

I have completely restored the wheel just with some proper application of this. Be sure to follow the directions on the back of the bottle.

My wheel was matted and even looked like shiny leather in some spots and this brought it back to like it was when I first brought it home!

https://www.amazon.com/Sonax-206141-...61939591&psc=1

04-21-2019, 01:34 PM	#46
USAFS197 Drives: 2018 Audi TT RS Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 1,915	Man, I must really be in the minority on this one. I absolutely love the look and feel of Alcantara. I don’t find it to be slippery or a strange sensation on my skin. However, I also have really dry hands and my Alcantara components still look and feel brand new. I personally feel that GM didn’t use enough Alcantara throughout the interior and I’d like to expand upon its application when I get the chance. __________________ 2018 Audi TT ▊RS 2.4X 0-60, 1.6X 60', 120+mph 1/8th, 4.XX 60-130, 150+mph traps on 255/35/18 R888R tires on the street (unprepped). 2019 Audi RS3 About as fast as the TT RS 2019 Camaro ZL1 1LE Sold 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Sold 2019 Corvette Z06 Sold 2021 Charger Hellcat Redeye Widebody Sold

05-08-2019, 10:16 AM	#52
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,813	I like my micro suede(or whatever GM calls it) in my 2017 ZL1. I know I will have to clean it eventually as I would have had to clean my 2SS steering wheel too. The shift knob in the Z is okay for now(3500 miles) but will need to be cleaned too. __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

05-08-2019, 10:18 AM	#53
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,813	I now have some ideas on cleaning after reading this posting! __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

05-09-2019, 04:49 PM	#55
mjk3888 "M1SS1LE" Drives: 2017 SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 2,906	Please forgive me if this has already been posted, but Sonax makes the best product to clean the steering wheel IMO. I have completely restored the wheel just with some proper application of this. Be sure to follow the directions on the back of the bottle. My wheel was matted and even looked like shiny leather in some spots and this brought it back to like it was when I first brought it home! https://www.amazon.com/Sonax-206141-...61939591&psc=1 __________________ MJK3888 Instagram Link

04-23-2019, 09:48 PM	#49
metros11 Drives: 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: North Jersey Posts: 776	I like the look and feel of alcantera, but I can see it getting absolutely filthy. I'll be switching to leather at some point, just do I don't have to worry so much.

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