03-15-2009, 05:09 PM
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Ideas for steering wheel?
Just got a 99 Alero and I love it. It's in great shape and definitely an upgrade from what I was driving before. The only visual defect on the inside is the paint/vinyl/coating on the steering wheel is significantly worn off. This is literally the only defect I can find on the interior, so I'm sort of obsessed about fixing it.
I've looked into steering wheel covers, found one that wasn't too tacky, but even when I got it on, most of the inside of the steering wheel was visible. I think this is because there is already a stock 'cover' stitched on. Wondering what's underneath, but not so wondering that I want to cut it off to find out....
I've searched the forums and I can't find anything relevant. Does anyone have ideas as to what can be done there?
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03-15-2009, 05:25 PM
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Just replace the whole front with a salvaged replacement.
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03-15-2009, 06:52 PM
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Maybe you could get someone to reupholster it at an upholstry shop.
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03-15-2009, 08:14 PM
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These ideas are both good, but they sound expensive and time consuming. I'm just looking for a decent, cheap, quick-fix. Like a good cover or paint or something.
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03-15-2009, 08:16 PM
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I drive a JEEP!
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wrap it in panties..
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03-15-2009, 08:19 PM
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03-15-2009, 08:39 PM
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Si vis pacem, para bellum
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lonnie
wrap it in panties..
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lmao thats funny
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03-15-2009, 08:40 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir Alero
These ideas are both good, but they sound expensive and time consuming. I'm just looking for a decent, cheap, quick-fix. Like a good cover or paint or something.
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Don't paint it. |
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03-15-2009, 08:55 PM
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The Aleromod PITA
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ebay?
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03-15-2009, 09:59 PM
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dragon8807: get one of these Wheelskins Leather Steering Wheel Covers
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Wow, those look pretty nice. These are probably the 1st steering wheel covers I actually like. By any chance, do you know if they have any gap, or do they wrap completely around the steering wheel?
If your only problem is discoloration and no tears, or significant wear, maybe theres some kind of leather pait. But it would be a real pain to mask everything off.
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03-15-2009, 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Valley olds
Wow, those look pretty nice. These are probably the 1st steering wheel covers I actually like. By any chance, do you know if they have any gap, or do they wrap completely around the steering wheel?
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if you take off the stock leather, the Wheelskins cover the whole wheel perfectly with no gaps. Just make sure you stitch it correctly (ie: read and follow the directions!) so the leather doesn't warp and you don't have to do it over.
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RIP to my Alero @ 112000 miles. COD: thrown rod. TOD: 430pm, Dec19, 2011.
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03-15-2009, 10:21 PM
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AlbinoMonkeyRat: if you take off the stock leather, the Wheelskins cover the whole wheel perfectly with no gaps. Just make sure you stitch it correctly (ie: read and follow the directions!) so the leather doesn't warp and you don't have to do it over.
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Thats pretty cool. This is something Ill probably end up doing when my steering wheel gets messed up.
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03-15-2009, 11:31 PM
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Originally Posted by lonnie
wrap it in panties..
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....and if she's hot, make sure she is still wearing them!!!   |
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03-15-2009, 11:40 PM
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loose the airbags and put a chrome wheel in
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03-15-2009, 11:46 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir Alero
I've searched the forums and I can't find anything relevant. Does anyone have ideas as to what can be done there?
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http://www.american-stitches.com/
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03-16-2009, 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Gr1m
loose the airbags and put a chrome wheel in
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I dunno, I'd much rather eat an airbag than a chrome steering wheel.... |
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03-16-2009, 09:32 AM
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yeah, I wouldn't make that move unless the car was strictly for show.
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Quote:
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holy crap, i just farted at work and the whole office stinks!!!!
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RIP to my Alero @ 112000 miles. COD: thrown rod. TOD: 430pm, Dec19, 2011.
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