Toughest mod yet
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Toughest mod yet
It has taken me 2hrs. to complete about 1/5 the installation of my new "two-tone",red/black wheelskin. I had to take a break, because even at night w/my a/c running I got too hot, and I'm not gonna tell you my frustration level. 
So my question is: How long did it take your install? and How hard was it? 
I know it's going to look hella sweet when its done.
So my question is: How long did it take your install? and How hard was it? I know it's going to look hella sweet when its done.
Last edited by Bubba91; Sep 8, 2005 at 05:03 AM. Reason: clarification of intended thought
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Originally Posted by 65Z01
Wheelskin==steering wheel cover??
If so, what was the snag??
If so, what was the snag??
My problems:
1.---so so so many little holes---
2.---long long long string---
this string has to be pulled all the way through each hole each
time, w/o getting any knotts which is nearly impossible
3.---matching holes---
messed up on this I thought
4.---stitching---
I should have read the instructions better the first time
After all of the set backs I got started on the right path which was about 1hr. into the project
Then it took another hour to get from the bottom/middle to the bottom/left spoke. Then came the dummy stitches which bridge the gap between the spokes. Messed up on that the fist try. So I left it and came inside for a while.
Thanks for listening...........I'm sure when I get around to the top, it will get much easier. Not much progress for 2 1/2hrs.. but I will post pics when I'm done.
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Heres a tip, I've installed that before. Take some vassaline and rub it on the whole length of string and start threading it through alot of holes at a time without making sure each is tight and then pull, that should get r done......hope it works out well
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Hey thanks for the info on that project.
I can appreciate the issues in a way as I've recovered and hand sewn the covers for my visors, so "long thread" is not new to me.
Good luck with the finish up.
I can appreciate the issues in a way as I've recovered and hand sewn the covers for my visors, so "long thread" is not new to me.
Good luck with the finish up.
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From: SCMR Rat Pack'r Charter Member..Great Bend KS
I've installed two leather wheel covers (neither on my C4) and can say this: if you are a perfectionist, it WILL take awhile. If you do not require perfection, it takes about an hour to get it to an acceptable condition. 
Larry
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O.K. I've finished, taken pics, but for some odd reason I can't load them onto my computer. BTW it looks (for lack of a better word) awesome , and fits perfect ,even though I was'nt precise on my "holes-between-spokes" calculations.
Once I got the hang of it, and I was in the zone, I was finished before I knew it. Ending up on the right hole was a good sign, but it is a fraction off center. Who knew?
I also "dummy" laced the backside, behind the spoke. Who else did that?
THANKS FOR THE INTREST FOLKS--pics as soon as I can figure this out.
, and fits perfect ,even though I was'nt precise on my "holes-between-spokes" calculations.Once I got the hang of it, and I was in the zone, I was finished before I knew it. Ending up on the right hole was a good sign, but it is a fraction off center. Who knew?
I also "dummy" laced the backside, behind the spoke. Who else did that?
THANKS FOR THE INTREST FOLKS--pics as soon as I can figure this out.
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From: Behind The Redwood Curtain, The State of Jefferson
Originally Posted by cdnguyred88
He actually ADDED weight to the Car, so he lost about 1 -2 hp... 
What wheel skin did you use?
