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My steering wheel now looks new!
(Photo now posted!) Well after 8 years of procrastination to do something with my steering wheel, I finally got the products to redye the steering wheel and shifter. The whole job took about 15 minutes. See the instructions on how to do this on a reply further below......
Last edited by jbach36; 01-27-2017 at 01:46 AM. Reason: add photos |
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Pix or it didn't happen!
Also, leather or vinyl? |
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Leather.
I'll try to get some photos up tomorrow.
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What color? I assume black, but I know what happens when I Ass U Me.
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All Diesel Fleet 1985 R107 300SLD TURBODIESEL 2005 E320 CDI (daily) LOTS of parts for sale! EGR block kit http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/355250-sale-egr-delete-block-off-plate-kit.html 1985 CA emissions 617 owners- You Need This! Sanden style A/C Compressor Mounting Kit for your 616/ 617 For Sale + Install Inst. Sanden Instalation Guide (post 11): http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/367883-sanden-retrofit-installation-guide.html |
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Yep, black
Yep, black steering wheel. I did the shifter at the same time.
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Photo now posted!
Take a look. Came out great!
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I tried black shoe dye and polish on mine, but it did not last long, or look too good. I would be interested in the materials needed to do mine........Rich
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All Diesel Fleet 1985 R107 300SLD TURBODIESEL 2005 E320 CDI (daily) LOTS of parts for sale! EGR block kit http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/355250-sale-egr-delete-block-off-plate-kit.html 1985 CA emissions 617 owners- You Need This! Sanden style A/C Compressor Mounting Kit for your 616/ 617 For Sale + Install Inst. Sanden Instalation Guide (post 11): http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/367883-sanden-retrofit-installation-guide.html |
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I had some Fiebing's black leather dye left over from my guitar repair days (used to make ebony really black) and it works great for this. Took me a bit to find it, as Stew-Mac is selling some cheap black ink for ebony now, but it looks like Amazon still sells it for a reasonable price.
-Rog |
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Hey jbach36, which products did you use to do the restoration?
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1998 E320 Wagon 1992 300D 2.5 TURBO 1991 560SEL M119.960 1986 300SDL TURBO 1992 500SL Parts Car 1991 420SEL Parts Car |
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This is the stuff I used
I bought mine from a shoe repair guy who told me what to do and how to do it. Turns out I could have gotten the stuff for less at Walmart or ebay, but I got the job done and it looks great.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Leather-Refinish-Color-Restorer-Dye-Cleaner-Preparer-Combo-Kit/151578577?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=2727&adid=22222222227056638767&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=160796170066&wl4=pla-268805132869&wl5=9010790&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=113548438&wl11=online&wl12=151578577&wl13=&veh=sem Simply sand any rough spots down with a fine grit sandpaper like 200 grit. Use the cleaner on a lint free cloth to wipe the wheel down. You'll be surprised how much dirt is on there. Then clean your shifter leather while you're at it. Let that completely dry (5 or 10 minutes). Here comes the hard part.... Get a foam brush to brush the dye on. BE CAREFUL not to hit the steering wheel with your leg or you'll have dye on your pants. Maybe put your seat back and down as much as possible before starting. Start with your shifter so you can move around and not worry about getting dye on your pants from the steering wheel. Brush the dye on as if you're painting. Then do the steering wheel. When done, DON'T WIPE IT OFF. YOU'RE DONE. Just carefully get out of your car and let it set overnight or more. It'll come out looking new! |
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Excellent. Thank you very much for the info.
My 560's shifter and steering wheel are getting to where they are just starting to show wear. I'm glad i won't have to replace them. |
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