Hello, dear friends! Hope you're in good mood and are ready to receive a portion of new useful observations from your humble servant. After all, today we are discussing such an issue as re-upholstering the steering wheel.

Agree that the standard steering wheels on many cars can only be called squalid. Either they were normal, but time left marks on them in the form of scratches, cuts, torn seams, and so on.

Leather reupholstery is a fairly common service. In cities such as Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Krasnodar or Belarusian Minsk, for example, there are a number of studios where you can remake your steering wheel in just a couple of days, breathing new life into it.

Yes, of course, Volgograd, Nizhny Novgorod, Belgorod and any other, even small town in Russia and the CIS, will offer at least one master who can do such work for you.

But ordering a service is too easy. Yes, and you need to pay more. Therefore, I propose to talk about how the fitting is done with your own hands.

Choosing material

Of course, leather for the steering wheel will be most preferable. This material is natural, strong and durable, plus it fits well in the hand. Alcantara can be an alternative.

But start with the skin. Its price is not so high, plus there are many design options. To choose the leather from which the steering braid will be made, follow several rules.

  1. Naturalness. Faux leather won't fit, wrong properties. And in general, once you get to work, do everything efficiently.
  2. Thickness. We don't need thick skin. Otherwise, you will be tortured to pierce. Thin ones wear out quickly. The optimal size is considered to be 1.3 mm.
  3. Extensibility. Strictly average. The elasticity should ensure a tight fit to the wheel.
  4. Perforation. Its presence is not necessary, although it is more pleasant to work with perforated leather. At the same time, wear and tear is higher than that of ordinary leather. Decide for yourself. I chose smooth leather when wrapping the steering wheel.

In addition to leather for your car steering wheel, you will need a number of auxiliary materials and tools.


Tools and materials

The steering wheel trim kit for Mazda, Nissan, BMW and any other cars, even a Ford Focus, will always be the same.

You need to put together:

  • skin;
  • a strong needle with which you will stitch the material;
  • strong nylon thread;
  • a pair of thimbles to protect your fingers;
  • masking tape;
  • cardboard of normal density;
  • cling film;
  • marker or pencil;
  • sharp knife (buy at a building materials store).


Everything is ready. Now your car can be transformed. Start small - the steering wheel. Covering it with leather is not the easiest task for a beginner, but it can be done. I myself once decided to suddenly do something similar. The result exceeded my expectations, so you will definitely do no worse. I'm still a jack of all trades.

The whole process can be divided into two stages:

  • pattern making;
  • tight.

If you do everything correctly at the first stage, reupholstering will be much easier.

Pattern

I will give sequential instructions to put everything on the shelves and convey to you the main idea.

  • Remove the steering wheel. I don’t know what kind of car you have, so I can’t give specific instructions on how to remove the steering wheel. Look in the repair manual if you don't know, watch a video or simply act instinctively. No, I was joking though. We work only strictly according to the instructions;
  • Get rid of the old braid. It's not difficult. You can simply cut the seams and remove the worn material;
  • Wrap the steering wheel with cling film. Do not skimp on the material, but wrap it carefully so that there are no differences in height or unevenness;


  • Painting tape is wound on top. Be sure to use a marker to mark the places where the seam will go;
  • Cut the previously wound tape along the marked lines. Essentially, you will have several elements for the layout. Since they are curled up, straighten the tape and place something heavy on it. Leave it overnight. The next day the layout will be smooth and neat;
  • The tape components can serve as a template for making a more durable cardboard base. That is, attach the tape to a sheet of cardboard, circle it strictly according to size and cut it out. Although this is not necessary;
  • Now the leather is cut out according to the pattern of 4 layout elements (usually there are 4 pieces) required sizes. Here, try to cut carefully, without violating the dimensions. Otherwise, you will have to trim, level, and so on. Why do you need extra trouble;
  • Number the pattern elements so you know which piece of leather will go where.

In principle, the base is ready. Not as difficult as it seems at first glance. But then an equally important stage awaits you - sewing. If you have ever sewed, then you roughly understand what we are talking about. Those who have never even darned their own socks in their lives should not approach tight socks. I'm serious! Otherwise, the result may be very disappointing. Basic skills are a must.


Wrapping procedure

If you are careful and consistent in your actions, you will succeed and your car will truly become beautiful steering wheel made by hand.

  • Take a strong thread, insert it into an equally strong needle;
  • You need to retreat about 2-3 mm from the edge of the skin. If you sew too close to the edge, it will simply tear under tension;
  • All the blanks need to be connected, resulting in a ring. This is why it is important to mark your patterns with a marker;
  • The inner seam will be on the inside, so don’t worry about this;
  • When the ring is ready, place it on the steering wheel, align all the edges so that everything matches;
  • The leather will “walk” around the wheel if it is not secured. Here I solved the problem this way - I treated the steering wheel with epoxy resin. It held the skin firmly, but at the same time allowed the material to be slightly shifted until drying;
  • Sew all edges neatly. If you are good with thread and needle, you can get a beautiful decorative seam;
  • Stretch the skin evenly so that the tension is approximately the same everywhere.


The formation of small folds on a new case should not scare you. This is normal for the skin. In a few days everything will smooth out and look perfect. Be patient.

I told you what the process of covering the steering wheel looks like. Yes, the task is not the easiest, but it is doable. If you are not ready for it, take the steering wheel to a workshop. They will do everything for you there at its best, although for a decent amount of money.

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The steering wheel is one of the main control elements of a car, so its presentable appearance is of no small importance. If the steering wheel is worn out, reupholstering the steering wheel comes to the rescue, which is done in several options, choosing the most convenient and suitable specific case material. When wondering how to cover a steering wheel with leather, you need to take into account the peculiarities of making the pattern and the rules that are followed in the process of sewing a new cover.

Tuning a car is quite an exciting process, including when it comes to re-upholstering the steering wheel. In most cases, such work is carried out with a specific goal - replacing worn out material with new upholstery that is pleasant to the touch.

Do-it-yourself steering wheel reupholstery: how to choose the right material

You can re-tighten the steering wheel using several materials with different properties. To make the right choice, you need to consider the pros and cons of each option.

Alcantra or genuine leather: finishing the car with taste

A popular repair method is reupholstering the steering wheel with Alcanthra. A special feature of the material is its velvety surface, which prevents unwanted sliding of hands on the steering wheel.

As for leather, the special automotive material can be smooth or perforated. In the first case, you can count on obtaining the most wear-resistant and durable upholstery. When choosing, pay special attention to the thickness of the upholstery fabric. Its optimal value is 1.3 mm.

Separately, it is worth focusing on perforated leather. According to professionals, this option is the most preferable due to the exceptional ease of cutting and sewing a new cover. This property is explained by the high elasticity of the material, due to which even in the absence of appropriate skills, reupholstering the steering wheel with leather is successful.

Eco-leather - a combination of reasonable price and high quality

Another suitable option in the form of eco-leather - this is an opportunity to customize the steering wheel with the most environmentally friendly, affordable and wear-resistant material, which looks no worse than natural leather upholstery.

The base of the fabric is cotton thread and polyurethane, which ensures the unhindered passage of air through the structure of the material.

The following advantages of eco-leather are highlighted:

  1. The surface is warm to the touch even in cold conditions.
  2. The elasticity and softness of the new upholstery, its perfect fit on the steering wheel frame.
  3. At the end of the job, even a leather steering wheel with complex geometry looks impeccable.

Features of cutting and replacing material

When planning to reupholster the steering wheel with leather, you need to prepare the appropriate tool and consumables, and also cut the fabric correctly.

Assembling a set of tools

For reupholstery use:

  • A medium roll of masking tape;
  • Cling film or plastic bags;
  • Stationery knife;
  • Permanent marker for marking;
  • Medium density cardboard;
  • Dense nylon thread;
  • Hardened sewing needles;
  • A medium sized thimble. It's better if you have several on hand.

When all items are in stock, they proceed directly to cutting the material, providing for step-by-step execution of work.

Preparing the pattern

To ensure that the steering wheel is covered with leather or other material quickly and efficiently, the following points should be taken into account:

  1. The steering wheel is tightly wrapped with cling film or cellophane, after which masking tape is wound on top.
  2. The required parts are cut out from the masking tape, paying attention to the factory joints.
  3. To give the patterns an even shape, place them on a press overnight (heavy books will do).
  4. For reliability, make another finishing pattern, transferring the dimensions of the parts onto thick cardboard.

All cut out parts must be numbered to avoid misunderstandings during sewing. When the dimensions are transferred to the fabric, a margin of 5 mm is provided from the edges for finishing the edges.

Sequence of actions for self-repair

Directly covering the steering wheel with leather consists of the following steps:

  • Pre-stitch the edges of the finished braid to hide cutting flaws;
  • Finished products are tried on the steering wheel, assessing the tightness of the fit;
  • To make the seams at the joints look flush with the rest of the material, small grooves are made on the steering wheel frame with a knife;
  • They proceed to tightening the braid using a nylon thread and a pair of hardened needles. Before stitching, the locking knots are moistened with superglue to prevent unraveling;
  • The stitching begins from the joining seam, placing threads on top of each other in the form of a cross;
  • The places where the steering wheel joins the spokes are sewn by passing the threads from the back of the rim;
  • In order to properly cover the steering wheel with leather, the material is pulled together throughout the entire process to ensure a tight fit of the braid and the absence of folds;
  • The work is completed by forming a double fixing knot at the beginning of the screed.

You can also use a lightweight stitching method, using one needle and thread, which is threaded through the loops formed after stitching the edges. The result of the work is the most smooth and even seam.

Price for professional reupholstery

Prices for leather steering wheel covers on our own and in the conditions of a car dealership vary significantly. The average cost of professional work is about 5 thousand rubles. If it is planned self-upholstery, you can count on at least double savings.

You can save money and get a high-quality steering wheel in another way - by purchasing a so-called “semi-finished product” in the form of a finished leather braid, supplemented with thread and a needle. In this case, there is no need to cut the fabric yourself, which makes the work much easier.

To add comfort to driving, many motorists buy special covers for the steering wheel. This modification not only improves comfort, but also reduces fatigue in the driver’s hands. Thanks to this innovation, the interior also changes for the better.

Today, the automobile market is simply inundated with similar products. But why pay more if you can create an original designer case in half a day? The most the best material for the steering wheel there will be, of course, Genuine Leather. It is not recommended to take dermantine or other artificial substitutes, because they wear out quickly and do not have the necessary elasticity.

Steering wheel reupholstery - tools and materials

Reupholstering the steering wheel yourself involves using the following tools and materials:

  • Masking tape or cling film are perfect for making a pattern;
  • Cardboard or thick paper.
  • Pencil/marker, sharp knife (preferably a stationery knife).
  • Reliable and durable thread - best choice there will be nylon.
  • Don't forget about thimbles for your fingers - safety first.
  • Sewing needles made of hardened steel.
  • A set of screwdrivers and wrenches that will be needed to install and remove the steering wheel.
  • And most importantly - soft natural leather.

For manual tightening, it is recommended to take two types of material: smooth and perforated leather. This combination will provide comfort while driving and give the interior an aesthetic appearance. Perforated leather has high elasticity. Smooth skin Known for its resistance to wear. Therefore, if you combine these two layers, you get a strong, soft, elastic material. Numerous experiments have shown that the best choice is leather with a thickness of 1.2-1.4 millimeters. The most popular color is black, but you can choose another color – it’s a matter of taste.

Create a template

In order to achieve high-quality leather covering of the steering wheel with your own hands, you need to start working by making a pattern. The template can be created from tape and film. We remove the steering wheel (do not forget to remove the signal cover), then unscrew the fastening nut connecting the steering device to the shaft. When removing the steering wheel, you need to swing it in different directions. Next, we make a model of the steering wheel from masking tape and cling film, and then a template. This is done like this:

  1. The steering wheel is wrapped with film.
  2. Painting tape is placed on top.
  3. The places where the seams will be are marked with a pencil or marker.
  4. Carefully cut out the tape along the lines. As a result, you should have four elements in front of you: three cruciform and one rectangular.
  5. We unfold all the parts for the workpiece and number them.
  6. Next we post them on thick paper(cardboard) and make patterns of the same shape that will be used for the pattern.

Leather pattern for steering wheel cover

Now you need to decide what style you want to reupholster the steering wheel. To do this, you can get acquainted with various sketches. But it is unlikely that many solutions can be obtained from four elements. But you can always make each sector from several elements by combining different shades material. Of course, it will take more time, and also effort. But the result will be a designer work of art. The best place You can use the Internet to search for ideas: a huge number of variations with a cover are collected here. When we have figured out the design, we can lay out the leather on the work surface and begin the pattern.

You will come across a huge number of seams. But among motorists, the following styles are more popular: braid, macrame and sports. They form the strongest possible connection and also look great on the steering wheel

While doing this procedure, do not miss important point: each sector of the template is transferred to the skin with a small margin. That is, you lay out the template and cut out 1-1.5 centimeters more from the edges. This reserve is needed for increased strength of the seams. If the skin is close to each other, then there is a high probability that the seams will come apart. Therefore, it is worth tightening the steering wheel well the first time, so as not to redo it later.

Once you have cut out the pieces you need, check that the dimensions are correct, taking into account the stock: simply apply the leather to the steering wheel. Don't be upset if you overdo it with the stock - you can always remove the excess with scissors.

After all procedures are completed, you can start sewing.

We make a case

Work loves order - we lay out materials and tools on the table in accordance with how they will be located in the case. We sew the elements in the given order. You should sweep the edges of each sector so that there is no tightening of the skin in the future. For stitching, the best choice would be strong nylon threads - you need to retreat at least 3 millimeters from the edge . All parts, except the marked seams, must be sewn in the form of a ring.

After you have all the edges sewn and the workpiece is completely sewn, begin to pull the new cover onto the steering wheel so that the seam joints are in the places of the cuts. Afterwards we eliminate sagging and smooth the skin. You can put the skin on epoxy resin or glue - but this is everyone’s choice.

Steering wheel reupholstery - the final stage

The reupholstery of the steering wheel has not yet been completed, the last stage remains. We need to tighten the edges of the cover so that it is tightly fixed to the steering wheel. We warn you that this procedure is quite labor-intensive and can take a lot of time. First of all, decide where the seam will start. You need to secure the thread and then sew the cover together with careful and precise movements. In the place where the edge tie touches the signal cover, you need to thoroughly coat the edges of the leather with glue - preferably if it is rubber glue.

When work on the cover is completed, you can safely install the steering wheel on the car. You may see slight creases on the cover - this is not a big deal. If you took natural high-quality leather, all minor defects will disappear over time due to increased elasticity. As you can see, covering a steering wheel with leather yourself is accessible not only to craftsmen; the main thing is patience and minimal sewing skills.

Steering wheel reupholstery on video

Reupholstering the steering wheel with leather yourself is a labor-intensive task, but profitable, because you can save a third of the cost of such a service at a service station. It will take a beginner from six to eight hours to complete this work, and half a day will be enough for an experienced master. If you have no experience, you should first practice on scraps so as not to spoil the expensive material.

Required Tools

To work with leather and assemble/disassemble the steering wheel you will need:

  • surgical scalpel and its holder (sold at the pharmacy);
  • gel pen with contrasting ink color;
  • metal ruler and flexible measuring tape;
  • scissors;
  • cardboard;
  • fine sandpaper;
  • screwdriver;
  • thermoactive glue;
  • industrial hair dryer;
  • a sewing machine that can sew single-layer leather;
  • durable nylon threads;
  • big needle.

Which leather to choose for reupholstery

Genuine leather presented in retail chains varies in density, texture and elasticity. For re-upholstering the steering wheel, samples with a thickness of 1.5-2 mm, solid or with perforations, are suitable. How better material stretches in all directions, the easier it is to work with it.

You can also use high-quality eco-leather, which consists of approximately 80% tanning waste and feels almost no different from natural leather. Its advantage is the presence of components that make the material more plastic.

How to make grooves for seams

Since the braid consists of several segments sewn together, tubercles appear at their junctions. If you leave them on the steering wheel, they will wear out faster during use, and such covering does not look very aesthetically pleasing. To prevent the seams from spoiling the impression, they should be recessed in specially cut grooves.

Regular

The work takes place using the following technology:

Heated steering wheel

The heating system built into the steering wheel can be easily damaged, so at home the old layer of material is not removed and grooves are not made in the rim. Instead, the skin is carefully cut off at the joints to create indentations. Their size is enough to hide the seams on the new braid.

Constructing a pattern

Before you begin directly covering the steering wheel, you need to remove the pattern from it.

If the car owner wants to cover only the rim with leather, just measure the diameter and multiply the resulting number by 3.14. This - cut length. The width corresponds to the girth and must be determined to the nearest millimeter. Even a small error will lead to the material being sewn overlapping or a gap to form between the edges.


The edges of the material are overlapped - such work can hardly be called high-quality

Since the width of the steering wheel may vary slightly, it is important to take measurements several times at different points and take this difference into account when cutting the leather.

When you need to sew not only the rim, but also the knitting needles, you should use the method described below to remove the pattern. If the car owner has never encountered cutting and sewing before, this option will suit him:

  1. First you need to wrap the steering wheel with cling film as tightly as possible. It must cover all parts that are to be covered.
  2. The second layer is wound with tape, leaving no gaps between the turns.
  3. The marker indicates the location of the grooves.
  4. Remove the winding by cutting it with a utility knife along the inside of the steering wheel (where the central seam will go).
  5. Using scissors, along the previously outlined lines, divide the finished pattern into separate parts.
  6. The patterns are straightened out on a flat surface and pressed on top with something heavy. After a day they can be used.

It’s okay if during pressing the patterns lose their original three-dimensional shape. It will be compensated by the tension of the skin, which will ensure a tighter fit of the braid to the steering wheel.

DIY steering wheel trim


After using a pattern to cut the skin into required quantity segments different shapes, it’s time to start assembling the braid. All parts are stitched together from the wrong side, departing from the edge by 1 cm. Each seam begins and ends with a double or triple tack.

To avoid mistakes, during sewing the braid is constantly tried on the steering wheel and the defects are immediately corrected. Upon completion of this process, excess material is cut off from the workpiece.


It is important to take into account the presence of protrusions for the fingers and other features of a particular steering wheel.

When everything is ready, remove the braid, lubricate it with glue and put it back on the steering wheel. If new material is applied on top of the old one, the old skin must be pre-treated with sandpaper for better adhesion.

The edges begin to be sewn not near the knitting needle, but in the middle. This makes it easier to evenly distribute the material and not encounter distortion that occurs due to the difference in the inner and outer diameters of the steering wheel.

The seam can be anything: single-color or combined.


Upon completion of work, the steering wheel is heated with a hairdryer so that the glue sets.

A properly made braid will last from three to five years, so do not neglect important nuances. It is important to choose quality material, because good skin- this is the key to long-term operation.

Covering the steering wheel with leather is one of the types of car tuning. Often, car owners update the steering wheel after many years of use to improve appearance and driving comfort.

It also sometimes happens that a car is perfect in all technical characteristics, but the appearance of the interior is not pleasing. This is where tuning comes to the rescue, capable of remaking the car interior to suit all the taste preferences of the owner, as well as threads.

The steering wheel cover is creative process and it must be approached responsibly.

After all, the steering wheel is what is closest to the driver and with which he is in direct contact while driving.

When making a tight fit, you can independently choose the type and color of the leather, as well as the type of seam and the color of the threads. Any combination is possible: it all depends on what kind of steering wheel the driver wants to hold in his hands.

Let's take a closer look at what a steering wheel cover is and why it is needed

The steering wheel cover not only plays a decorative role, but can also improve the appearance of the car.

By the appearance of the steering wheel you can usually determine how old is the car, but if the steering wheel is new and beautiful, then it will not give out all the details about the car that it can. Also, one of the most important characteristics is the thickness of the steering wheel, which, by the way, is discussed in this video:


Thanks to the constriction, this parameter can be adjusted to the individual preferences of the driver. It will not be possible to make the steering wheel thinner, but it is possible to make the steering wheel thicker 4-8 millimeters. It seems that the difference is not significant but this is 12%-24% of the usual steering wheel thickness.

Another reason for tightening the steering wheel may be the desire to make it soft. Before covering the leather, the steering wheel is covered with porous, soft polyurethane. Soft steering wheels are used in all BMW E65 and M-series.

Tactile sensations play an important role when driving. By choosing high-quality material for covering, you get a guarantee that it will not slip and will hold well in your hands. This will definitely give you confidence when driving.

Let's summarize. Steering wheel reupholstery is not only a tuning element to improve the appearance of the steering wheel, but also a process that can improve driving performance.

Types and options of covering + materials

    • Steering wheel rim reupholstery

      The BMW E39 steering wheel rim is perfectly covered in white leather using a herringbone stitch.

      The most in a simple way is the steering wheel rim cover. In this type of work, only the rim itself is covered with leather or leatherette, and where it connects with the knitting needles, the material is sheathed and glued.

    • Eco-leather steering wheel upholstery

      Eco-leather is an excellent material for covering the steering wheel. The main thing is that it is environmentally friendly.

      Eco-leather is an innovative environmentally friendly material.It is very difficult to distinguish it from genuine leather. The material is not very expensive, but high quality and reliable. Eco-leather is very elastic and fits the steering wheel perfectly, and the homogeneous structure of the material looks expensive and organic.

    • Original steering wheel reupholstery, choice of threads

      If you are very creative and not like everyone else (and also love a blanket and coffee), this type of cover is for you.

      The original (standard wrapping) is an absolute duplication of the factory wrapping of the car's steering wheel. This is an ideal option for those who are completely satisfied with their car and need a cover only for updating.

      Usually, when reupholstering the steering wheel in this way, genuine leather is used. Do not forget that there is only automotive leather and it cannot be replaced with leather for furniture or shoes.

      Automotive leather has special characteristics, such as:

      1. resistance to temperature changes;
      2. resistance to various types of mechanical and chemical damage;
      3. abrasion resistance.

      Upholstery is also possible according to your own sketches using complex geometry and expensive materials. For example, inserts made of expensive wood, which will make the car exquisite and unique of its kind.

      • The types of seams play a special role

      It all depends on how I trim the steering wheel. Asian and American car manufacturers cover the steering wheel with four pieces of leather, resulting in four seams. German manufacturers do the same from one piece of leather, and there is only one seam.

      Germans use macrame seam, it looks very aesthetically pleasing, smooth, it uses thin threads, and it does not lift the skin.


      But Korean and Japanese manufacturers most often use a seam "herringbone" or "braid". These stitches raise the skin, causing it to become slightly convex; thick threads are usually used.


      In principle, it is not particularly important which seam will be used, the main thing is that the work is done efficiently and painstakingly, and then the result will be high quality and beautiful.

      Types and options of seams. Click to enlarge

      Instructions for reupholstering a steering wheel with leather at home

      There is another option for re-upholstering the steering wheel. By using step by step instructions It's not that difficult to make it yourself. In order to get started, you need to arm yourself with all the necessary materials and tools.

      You will need:

  1. 2 strong semicircular gypsy needles;
  2. nylon thread;
  3. stationery knife;
  4. pencil or pen;
  5. awl;
  6. pliers;
  7. roofing scissors;
  8. cardboard;
  9. marker;
  10. a convenient place to work where you can secure the steering wheel.

To ensure everything goes well, follow the step-by-step instructions!

      • To get started, we remove the steering wheel from the car, disassemble it, wash it and dry it to perfect condition. Before starting work, of course, you need to decide on the seam that will be used.
      • The next step is to make markings. To do this, take cling film, wrap the steering wheel, then wrap it with mounting tape. We apply markings with a marker and carefully cut along the contours with a stationery knife. We remove and carefully smooth out the elements - this is our sketch.
      • We attach the sketch to the skin, make markings along the edges, retreating 5 millimeters. This 5 mm will be used to tighten the skin. We cut out the elements and sew them into one large round ribbon.
      • Soak the resulting product in warm water for twenty minutes. We wipe it, dry it, but not completely, and put it on the steering wheel. To avoid making mistakes, we handle the leather carefully, as it is wet and elastic and can be easily damaged.
      • The next step will be marking. We apply it to the cardboard through every 8 mm lines. We apply it to the leather on the steering wheel and make holes every 8 mm with an awl.

        The work must be done gradually so that the seam is even. It is advisable to sew 10 holes on each side and then continue. Treat your work responsibly and slowly, otherwise you will get dressed up and redo the work.

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  1. Zoya

    My review

    I never thought that covering the steering wheel with leather is so important for men... now from my own experience I can say that most men do it for their image - they want to show the level of their well-being and the solidity of their car. My husband did this out of necessity when he bought a less than new vehicle. I had to use my sewing experience and cover its steering wheel, it’s good that there were examples of various techniques in the article... now, instead of the usual suits and dresses, I make good money from this business. By the way, men really like soft leather, but seams don’t matter to them!

  2. Natalia

    My husband reupholstered the steering wheel with leather himself. I used the instructions given above. It's good that there are such educational sites. The entire re-upholstery process is clearly outlined.
    Did it easily and simply. It even turned out very beautiful, and most importantly, it was comfortable. The steering wheel does not slip, the hand does not sweat. We would like to reupholster the interior in the future. This process is described on the website page.

  3. Svetlana
  4. Andrey

    We did a reupholstery last summer on the E60 in the M package. The steering wheel was trimmed. I chose the original leather as it was, but the color of the threads is in the M range: blue and red. It looked good. It looks like in the first video. And it was very pleasant to the touch, I didn’t want to let it go from my hands. I’m definitely in favor of re-upholstery!

    Oh, why didn’t I come across this article earlier! ?My husband likes the leather steering wheel, it feels good on his hand. And we recently did the fitting, but without instructions. I sat and sketched the steering wheel to scale, and then drew the patterns. It worked the second time. But since I found the instructions, I’ll do some “work on the mistakes.” But somehow it turned out rather clumsily.

  5. Laura

    Our Lada Eight was about 10 years old when my husband started thinking about re-upholstering the steering wheel. The plastic has become very worn out during use! Found soft black leather, we have an old one sewing machine Zinger, who writes well leather goods. We carefully stitched according to a pattern we had made ourselves and made a mistake. We wanted to make it more beautiful, so we took it to a workshop, where we put metal rivets on the holes for the lacing. The case turned out beautiful! But when we removed it a few years later, it turned out that the rivets had severely scratched the steering wheel. Now they have reupholstered it with new leather, without rivets.

    Covering the steering wheel with leather yourself is not a very complicated process, which will save on hiring specialists. The first covering can cause some trouble.