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Yes
New Italian Leather Steering Wheel Covers in Oak (Tan) and Grey
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I’m in!
I'd imagine that we all would like this feature
You can add me to the list. Thanks!
lcgeek
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Not to be to anal, wait this is MUD it's ok
, having equal # of and matching opposing hole or hole marks on each side of the wrap is the real difference maker in order to achieve a professional look.
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Getting the holes lined up, would be up to the installer; it’s fairly easy.
Having an equal number of holes would be nearly impossible, as there are too many variations in the cut of leather, where the wheel starts, the angle that I go around the radiuses, etc.
If you study the stitching on the factory wheel, you will see that the original leather was installed without pre-made holes (at least no holes are apparent).
Of course, If it looks like people will want that as a standard feature, I can start adding it. I may have to increase the price slightly though.
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For me I'd like the end result to look like it was professionally done while sitting in the drivers seat. It doesn't have to pass some close up scrutiny just when glanced at while driving. I'm not sure I could accomplish that with out some sort of aid.
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Of course. That’s why I did the perforations on my own cover when I installed mine. But the only way you will get truly professional results will be to have a shop install the cover for you.
I think my own work looks pretty decent, but I know it would have looked much better paying a pro to do it. But I am cheap, so...
It will be up to the user to decide what his/her own limitations are, and decide if they want to install it themselves or pay a shop. This cover takes a lot of the up front costs out of the equation though, offering the right cut, color, and template. Paying a shop to deconstruct an old cover and replicate it would be extremely expensive. I know my local shop told me a one-off would be at least $800. Absurd. This is what led me to build my own.
I have enough orders placed now that I should be able to get some decent feedback from members here. If you are on the fence, you can certainly wait to see what others say about it.
Either way though, this will be a far cheaper alternative than a one-off. Not to mention, less hassle (sending your wheel to a shop, being without your truck, etc.)
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Didn't read through the thread, but I'm in for a kit.
I bought one on amazon for $50. Color match is close but slightly darker. Fits excellent and actually took to a professional shop who commented on how good it looked....now I’ve stripped my shifter and can’t find a leather kit for that. Any chance you could have some of thoseade by your seamstress??
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Do not, sorry.
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It looks like the first batch of covers is almost sold out.
I placed an order for some more leather this morning, so I can start on the 2nd and 3rd runs.
The leather cost is higher than originally estimated (less covers made from a single hide than originally thought), so the next batches will be slightly higher in price, but not by much. I would estimate around $140.
I placed an order for some more leather this morning, so I can start on the 2nd and 3rd runs.
The leather cost is higher than originally estimated (less covers made from a single hide than originally thought), so the next batches will be slightly higher in price, but not by much. I would estimate around $140.
Man tariffs hitting everybody....
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For confirmation, is the Oak Tan the darker of the two shades in the tan LC? My LC has darker and light tan.
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Correct. It should be similar in shade to the plastic over the steering wheel center. A much darker shade then you would find on top of the center console cover.
It’s really more of a dark brown, with a small bit of mahogany, and gray thrown in. It was extremely hard to match. But that is why I am so excited about selling it.
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Or anybody else that might be wondering about the color. P.m. me, and I can send a sample out to you. As long as you pay a few bucks.
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Awesome. I'll send payment per your PM. Will be mailing the grey leather sample this weekend when I'm state side.
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Here’s a quick rundown of how to do it. Do the seams along the red arrows first. Start at the outside of the lower spoke and work across the wheel to the lower outside of the next spoke. Do this until the entire main seam is done. Then stitch along the blue arrows stitching toward the center of the wheel. Use a bit of adhesive on the spokes before laying the leather down. If for some reason you have a bit too much leather in a place and it is bunching up at the seams, you can carefully trim the excess with an exacto knife before stitching it the rest is of the way.
If for some reason the leather is too tight and short in an area, you can soak the section in warm water and the leather will swell. You will have about 4 hours of work time until the leather shrinks again.
Remember to work slow, and check your work often. Ensure the leather is not bunching up, if it is, you can stretch it, and manipulate it by how you sew the seam.
There are several videos on YouTube showing various methods.
davidp14
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this seems like a good place to start for tutorial vids.
I may try to tackle this this weekend. Ill post some pics when I do.
I may try to tackle this this weekend. Ill post some pics when I do.