08-09-2018, 12:43 PM | #1 |
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Re-wrapping or replacing steering wheel
My suede steering wheel looks and feels terrible. It's already worn through the alcantara in the primary hand positions, and has some sweat staining I've been unable to remove.
I was thinking of having the same wheel re-wrapped in leather or fresh alcantara (to keep the factory look). Anyone done this? Otherwise, might just buy a factory SS leather wheel. Is replacing the wheel a DIY job? Haven't done it before, curious what tools are needed and how to deal with the air bag. |
08-09-2018, 12:50 PM | #2 |
Drives: Race Car Join Date: Sep 2009
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I have used a company before called Dallas Steering Wheel - they did a nice job.
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08-09-2018, 01:05 PM | #3 |
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i have a leather one if you need one let me know!
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08-09-2018, 01:11 PM | #4 | |
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I just got my 1LE a few weeks ago. I just placed an order with Wildhammer to replace the wheel and shift boot with the standard SS leather ones. I can't stand the Alcatara for daily driving. It feels weird and gives me chills, like running a fingernail across a chalkboard. With gloves on and on the track it would be awesome, but for daily driving with bare skin, it sucks.
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08-09-2018, 02:29 PM | #5 |
Drives: Garnet Red 2018 SS 1LE "Deadpool" Join Date: May 2018
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I saw a guy at a car show with a '17 1LE and took one look at his wheel....
I went home afterwards and instantly ordered these, lol. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 My car is my weekend Warrior, but still...one glance at his poor wheel made me cringe.
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08-09-2018, 02:33 PM | #6 | |
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08-09-2018, 02:35 PM | #7 | |
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08-09-2018, 02:38 PM | #8 | |
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08-09-2018, 02:41 PM | #9 | |
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I will say the alcantara rules on track with gloves -- a lot better grip than leather and your hands don't fatigue as much. |
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08-09-2018, 03:14 PM | #10 |
Drives: 2000 GMPPSV SS & 2017 ILE SS Join Date: Jul 2017
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It may just be dirt and skin oils. I had spots that looked worn too but was able to clean it and the shift knob with this stuff, a damp towel and a soft brush. Works great!
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Sonax-206...&wl13=&veh=sem I did buy a spare steering wheel for down the road though because I plan to drive it for ten years... |
08-09-2018, 04:21 PM | #11 |
Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016
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yup that sonax stuff is the shit btw i clean my wheel and booth and shift knob about every year or so but i dont drive much anymore
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08-09-2018, 09:02 PM | #13 | |
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08-10-2018, 05:24 AM | #14 |
Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2014
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I love the Alcantara against bare skin however driving the car makes my palms sweaty. I find myself constantly drying my palms on my pant legs. Gloves may be the answer but I would hate to be "that guy".
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