Alcantara Covered Steering Wheel V1
05-24-2014, 02:43 PM
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Alcantara Covered Steering Wheel V1 So tempted to get this!!!!! BUT $400!!!!!!!
Look at this on eBay:
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...d=380759606371
Cadillac CTS-V Custom Padded Steering Wheel - NEW Alcantara, Leather
Look at this on eBay:
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...d=380759606371
Cadillac CTS-V Custom Padded Steering Wheel - NEW Alcantara, Leather
05-24-2014, 09:55 PM
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I wrapped mine in ultrasuede (by toray, the same people who created alcantara). It's not too difficult, but does take some time. I have another wheel I was going to wrap and sell for $200.
You strip the old leather off, then wrap with a 1/8th inch foam for added thickness.
The best adhesive I've found was a combination of some 3m stuff (forgot which one) and gorilla superglue.
The gorilla glue bonds to the rubber of the wheel much better, so use that at the seams.
Next you need to make a pattern.
Line 1 inch masking tape along where the seams will be (inside edge, and between top/bottom piece) on both sides of the seam. This is a guide for when you peel the tape off the pieces will have the exact seam needed.
Next continue to tape over the entire wheel, overlapping the strips, but not crossing the seam lines. It needs to be thick and sturdy enough to not fall apart when worked with when removed
Remove the masking tape and lay FLAT on wax paper.
Cut out stencil from tape and paper.
Trace onto ultrasuede/alcantara.
Have seamstress sew two pieces together
Have seamstress sew a single stitch line approx. 3/16 inch stitch, 3/16 inch in from INSIDE edge of seams.
Apply spray glue (new foam holds better than rubber)
Wrap new cover over new foam (should be a tight fit)
Use thread to weave between every other stitch on each seam and pull taut.
DO this for the whole wheel. Re install
You strip the old leather off, then wrap with a 1/8th inch foam for added thickness.
The best adhesive I've found was a combination of some 3m stuff (forgot which one) and gorilla superglue.
The gorilla glue bonds to the rubber of the wheel much better, so use that at the seams.
Next you need to make a pattern.
Line 1 inch masking tape along where the seams will be (inside edge, and between top/bottom piece) on both sides of the seam. This is a guide for when you peel the tape off the pieces will have the exact seam needed.
Next continue to tape over the entire wheel, overlapping the strips, but not crossing the seam lines. It needs to be thick and sturdy enough to not fall apart when worked with when removed
Remove the masking tape and lay FLAT on wax paper.
Cut out stencil from tape and paper.
Trace onto ultrasuede/alcantara.
Have seamstress sew two pieces together
Have seamstress sew a single stitch line approx. 3/16 inch stitch, 3/16 inch in from INSIDE edge of seams.
Apply spray glue (new foam holds better than rubber)
Wrap new cover over new foam (should be a tight fit)
Use thread to weave between every other stitch on each seam and pull taut.
DO this for the whole wheel. Re install
