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06-20-2016, 07:15 PM | #1 |
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Steering Wheel Cover
So I got a nick in my steering wheel cover which of course became a hole which is now growing in size. The deal says they can't replace just the cover and have to replace the whole steering wheel if I want it fixed. That seems to be a bit overkill to me. I'm sure someone else has run into this...how did you get it resolved? The dealer suggested going to an upholstery place and asking them.
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you can:
1. buy a new steering wheel to replace 2. buy new leather to wrap and stitch the steering wheel yourself 2.5 take the steering wheel to an upholster shop and have them rewrap/stitch for you
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06-20-2016, 07:38 PM | #3 |
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3. Call insurance and claim car is totaled?
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Is this from track use/gloves?
Mine is 99% perfect. 2yrs old now. I'd just get dealer to replace it 100%. Guarantee and newer steering wheel. Just take pics of interior of car to make sure they dont scratch and mess stuff up.
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Dependent upon how big the hole is I have had very good success with leather repair kits in the past. Now as a disclaimer I have never done a steering wheel though so not so sure how well it will stand up.
http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/pe...-0383767p.html There are guys around here that do leather repairs and guarantee it so if you have such a service near you that could be an option as well.
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Well, your going to pay upwards of $100+ to replace it. Found out what is cheaper, a new steering wheel or custom upholstery re wrap?
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A "nick" can be fixed. A hole - not so much (in that it won't be a seamless fix). Can you post a pix of the hole - with a tape measure or something in the frame for scale?
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I don't know if you would like it.
https://www.amazon.com/Sewing-Genuin...N6***71KJD0P3D This may work? |
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Wrap around the wheel where the hole is with electrical tape ....... do another place on the wheel to "balance it out".
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Got an oem one here like new lol wanna buy 😆
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I think your best bet is going to a local upholstery shop. Much cheaper and you can have a custom cover.
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Is there a good quality leather DIY sew on cover out there? Somone was selling them in the classifieds but I can;t find the post.
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Dealer said that wasn't covered under warranty
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