How to restore a steering wheel | AUTODOC tips

How to restore a steering wheel | AUTODOC tips

The surfaces of the steering wheel and gear stick knob, including leather covers, will wear away over time. You can use specialised products to restore the appearance of these interior components.

Find out how to freshen up the covers of your steering wheel and gear stick knob yourself in this video.

0:00 — How to restore a steering wheel
0:34 — The preparation stage
0:38 — Clean the steering wheel and the gear stick knob
1:13 — Use water to remove any soap or detergent residue from the components and wipe them with a microfibre cloth
1:30 — Sand down the damaged areas of the rim and knob with fine grit sandpaper
1:54 — Repeat until you achieve the desired result
2:08 — Treat the steering wheel and the gear stick knob with a degreasing agent
2:14 — Cover the areas that you are not going to paint with masking tape
2:23 — The procedure

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Disclaimer:
This video is intended for informational purposes only and does not guarantee achievement of a specific result.

It is recommended that you entrust the installation to highly skilled technicians to ensure the best result.

This video only contains tips and recommendations that could be helpful when carrying out car repairs or replacing parts. AUTODOC is not liable for any harm, injury or property damage incurred while carrying out repairs or replacements that are a result of incorrect use or misinterpretation of the provided information. The user is personally liable for incorrect use of repair equipment, tools, or car parts, in particular when this use poses the risk of injury. AUTODOC strongly recommends taking appropriate safety precautions when carrying out any repair or replacement. Keep in mind that low-quality auto parts may not provide the appropriate level of road safety.

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[amitkatz]

I would not be recommending spray paint inside the cab for the average DIY job, that sounds like a surefire way to get spray mist all over your seats and dash

[wolverinepl]

and how long took you later to remove paint from surroundings including windscreen?

[AshG]

Personally I’d have just taken the steering wheel off and do the restore, instead of masking and covering all the front side of the car and spraying that stuff inside of a car and all that just to restore a steering wheel.

[RoarFossdal]

Don't you do thorough research? Leather needs to at least be conditioned with leather conditioner after repaint. And it is much more safe to use colors in paste like or liquid form, as not to get overspray in places not covered, such as the windshield or door. I'm sorry to say I'm not impressed with this video.

[adu]

hello can u add the link for the liquid leather, thanks

[JoJanDiezel]

What degreaser is good to use? Is Isopropyl alcohol good?

[hiemabedrog]

Great vid, should've done the gearshift boot too!

[k_s.m]

Leather paints work well for the leather, but what do we do if the steering wheel is all plastic? What paint should we use?