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incognitokc · Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 11:33 am Post subject: stitching on the steering wheel

does anyone have any suggestions on trying to re stitch the steering wheel?

i thought i came across a topic on here but now cant find it if any one knows where to find info on that or has info o n this please share with me thanks ken

Chewtoy · Joined: 07 Apr 2007 Posts: 39 Location: Southern Illinois

I think you should be able to accomplish it with a curved needle such as the one in the link. Take your time and depends on the quality of the leather left on the wheel. Mine was shot so I just removed it. The wheel was a standard no-wrapped kind under it.

http://stores.diyupholsterysupply.com/-strse-259/Osborne-Curved-Needles-combo/Detail.bok

Use a very strong upholstery thread or twine.
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incognitokc · Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 11:46 am Post subject:

thanks alot my wheels cover is like new but there is no stitching left

Chewtoy · Joined: 07 Apr 2007 Posts: 39 Location: Southern Illinois

If attempting it, mine had glue under it to stop it from sliding or rolling. I'm not sure what kind to use but a good water proof type for crafting or fabrics should do. Check the smell as it will eminate off it for a while before it dries.

Makes sure to pull the leather good and tight, but don't tear it with the string. I've only done it once to patch a cover and it was a pita. Patience is as always most important.
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Maybe924 · Joined: 14 Aug 2007 Posts: 412 Location: New London, CT

To make it look good you should use a cross stitch, this requires 2 curved needles. Get the heaviest thread they have at the local fabric shop... upholstery thread will work. You thread both of the needles then tie the 2 thread ends together. Then you stitch it kinda like you're tying your shoes, its a bit more complex then that but similar. Its time consuming but rewarding when finished. I redid my entire wheel and it came out looking great.
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Mike924 · Joined: 12 Aug 2004 Posts: 2601 Location: IoW UK

I re-stitched mine. It was pretty average to start with, but I got better at it as I went along. So the last bit I did is OK, but the first bit is a bit ropey

. But I can't bring myself to un-pick it all to start again.

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924turbo_sout_africa · Joined: 29 Oct 2007 Posts: 215 Location: Sout africa

the dude i got my car from glued the weels stiching...and it kinda looks ok you wil never know if you dont look very closely
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pocketscience · Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 10:10 pm Post subject:

Sod that - I ain't my mother... I just bought a new wheel...

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924RACR · Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 10:30 pm Post subject:

I re-covered mine with a new factory replacement skin (from AGLA) - but it was my first one, and so I didn't quite get it as nice-looking as I'd hoped. Still better than before! Using the 2-needle approach would probably have worked better.

Doing the shift knob was much easier!

And now I'll be getting rid of the wheel at some point, since I want to switch over to a Momo wheel or the like...

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Mike924 · Joined: 12 Aug 2004 Posts: 2601 Location: IoW UK

Nice lookin' cockpit, Gavin!
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Rasta Monsta · Joined: 12 Jul 2006 Posts: 11733 Location: PacNW

Gav, what pedals you using there?
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Vince Ponz · Joined: 02 Nov 2002 Posts: 3581 Location: Florida

I have a MOMO wheel brand new for sale. $150 plus freight. Still in the original box.

Email me.

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pocketscience · Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 9:16 am Post subject:

Thanks Rich!

Rasta, the pedals were from a crowd who made em specially for our cars - got em off Ebay but they don't seem to sell there anymore. Trying to track down the details for a coupla other interested bods so will let you know if I find em.

Back to your usual programming...

G.
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