Dyeing your steering wheel - Page 3

James.uk · 8th June 2011, 18:38

I am considering doing just the leather bits on the wheel, but in black so the marks wont show so badly...

Hmm I did it in photoshop, dunno if it will upload now ---- So opinions plzzzz...

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Arctic · 8th June 2011, 19:50

Hi James
My opinion is stick to the original colour as it looks quite odd plus will it not atract the heat when

shines

most of us are trying to get the black maks off

but good luck in what ever your choice maybe.

nick nick · 8th June 2011, 19:51

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Originally Posted by Arctic

HI John.
I just cleaned mine of with some antibactiral wipes dryed it off i gave mine several coats but in a shorter time than Paul did, looking back now i too should have done it over a few days it give the dye more time to take effect between coats, once done i sprayed with mr sheen, as your is smoke stone gray i would do over a two day period dont for get it is always easy to add more untill the desired effect is reached. Good look well worth doing in my opinion and photo's do not lie,

I was talking to Stubie and he advised to rub the leather down with
wet & dry before painting but i reckon if you put the first coat on let it
dry and then rub it down you will get a smoother finish .
Ive just competed the cleaning process and will start with the dye
tomorrow

robwijnstok · 22nd June 2011, 10:26

There is great stuff from a German company who also have an English site see http://www.lederzentrum.de/tip/english/carleathers.html they have also some vidoe's with how to's. All their products are water based, so very easy to use on a DIY job

I use this stuff for a couple of years now, and I like it very much. Here is a topic with my story about steering wheel paint repair. http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...light=steering

Perhaps this helps also.

Do'nt forget before painting you have to degrease the leather with sigaret lighter fuel, what ColourLock also can provide, but you can buy this also in your local store.

Rob.

nick nick · 22nd June 2011, 17:52

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Originally Posted by robwijnstok

There is great stuff from a German company who also have an English site see http://www.lederzentrum.de/tip/english/carleathers.html

Rob.

My wheel is more or less finished now i have ordered some leather lacquer
off ebay which is used on Mercedes cars. A couple of coats and it seals the colour in and stops it fading ....I was the only bidder so i got it for £10.00 and the seller says theres enough to do the wheel and the seats so more then enough...Happy days

Starman · 22nd June 2011, 22:12

I did mine a few days ago. 6 coats over 3 days and finished with some Gliptone conditioner. Added a very small amount of mustard yellow to it so that it blended right in. Alas now the airbag looks like it needs sprucing up. And the walnut looks it could do with darkening as the sun has bleached it

But it's brilliant stuff these dyes.

Regards. Steve

nick nick · 23rd June 2011, 04:34

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Originally Posted by Starman

I did mine a few days ago. 6 coats over 3 days and finished with some Gliptone conditioner. Added a very small amount of mustard yellow to it so that it blended right in. Alas now the airbag looks like it needs sprucing up. And the walnut looks it could do with darkening as the sun has bleached it

But it's brilliant stuff these dyes.

Regards. Steve

Steve try some T-cut it will give the walnut thar new look
but remember to mask off the leather

Starman · 23rd June 2011, 20:06

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Originally Posted by nick nick

Steve try some T-cut it will give the walnut thar new look
but remember to mask off the leather

t-cut...really? Don't get me wrong I welcome the advice but it don't compute

I thought it would strip off the lovely shine just to leave bleached wood.

Thanks Nick Nick.

Regards. Steve.

nick nick · 23rd June 2011, 21:03

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Originally Posted by Starman

t-cut...really? Don't get me wrong I welcome the advice but it don't compute

I thought it would strip off the lovely shine just to leave bleached wood.

Thanks Nick Nick.

Regards. Steve.

I misunderstood Steve for some reason i thought the actual lacquer
had discoloured.
If you use T-cut on the lacquer it takes out all the scratches and brings
it back to its former glory.
Im not bulling you... I have used it on my own walnut wheel and it looks
brand new....Please dont ask for a pic because i havent a clue

The lacquer on the wheel is quite thick so it would take more then T-cut
to take it down to the wood

Starman · 23rd June 2011, 23:28

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Originally Posted by nick nick

I misunderstood Steve for some reason i thought the actual lacquer
had discoloured.
If you use T-cut on the lacquer it takes out all the scratches and brings
it back to its former glory.
Im not bulling you... I have used it on my own walnut wheel and it looks
brand new....Please dont ask for a pic because i havent a clue

The lacquer on the wheel is quite thick so it would take more then T-cut
to take it down to the wood

Haha don't worry I didn't feel bullied

I welcome all tips n tricks.
Just my lack of knowledge shining more than me wheel

It's a good tip though to get scratches out.
My wheel looks like oak on top where the suns always on it. I think I read about having them re polished but at what expense

Cheers Nick Nick.
Regards. Steve.

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Starman Posted a thing or two 03 CDTi Tourer Conn SE auto Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Shrewsbury Posts: 1,405 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 4 Posts	I did mine a few days ago. 6 coats over 3 days and finished with some Gliptone conditioner. Added a very small amount of mustard yellow to it so that it blended right in. Alas now the airbag looks like it needs sprucing up. And the walnut looks it could do with darkening as the sun has bleached it But it's brilliant stuff these dyes. Regards. Steve __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]