WheelSkins Installation pointers
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Le Mans Master
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From: Pineville, Louisiana
WheelSkins Installation pointers
Hey I just recieved my wheelskins steering wheel cover, Euro Style. Does anyone have any installation pointers for me before I get started in the morning?
I must to say the cover is made out of some really soft & nice feeling leather and the colors match perfect in my car. :yesnod: I just hope it feels as good on the steering wheel as it does out of the box.
I must to say the cover is made out of some really soft & nice feeling leather and the colors match perfect in my car. :yesnod: I just hope it feels as good on the steering wheel as it does out of the box.
Racer
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From: Powder Springs Georgia
Re: WheelSkins Installation pointers (CowboyNVette)
Boots,
First thing I recommend is either wear a glove or do what I do and tape up your pinky and ring fingers on the hand you'll pull the thread with. You want to pull the stitches very tight and the thread will cut your finger (s) if you aren't carefull. Second, make sure that if you skip a hole or holes (around the spokes) on the front, make sure you skip the exact amount of holes on the back. If you don't, the holes won't line up when you get to the end and you'll have to pull the thread out and start over (:cuss ). Whatever you do, take your time and do it right the first time, expect to spend 45 minutes to an hour. Post a pic or two when you get it done.
Have fun!
Rob
First thing I recommend is either wear a glove or do what I do and tape up your pinky and ring fingers on the hand you'll pull the thread with. You want to pull the stitches very tight and the thread will cut your finger (s) if you aren't carefull. Second, make sure that if you skip a hole or holes (around the spokes) on the front, make sure you skip the exact amount of holes on the back. If you don't, the holes won't line up when you get to the end and you'll have to pull the thread out and start over (:cuss ). Whatever you do, take your time and do it right the first time, expect to spend 45 minutes to an hour. Post a pic or two when you get it done.
Have fun!
Rob
Melting Slicks
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From: Lake Martin ALABAMA
Re: WheelSkins Installation pointers (CowboyNVette)
I don't have one, but you ought to try a herringbone stitch......
Just look at a baseball to see what's going on there. It would look a LOT more
professional. :seeya
Just look at a baseball to see what's going on there. It would look a LOT more
professional. :seeya
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Le Mans Master
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From: Pineville, Louisiana
Re: WheelSkins Installation pointers (CruiseControl)
Thanks Steve and CruiseControl, I didn't thinkabout the tape around my fingers, that is one hellofa Idea ! :yesnod: I will post some pictures of it when I get finished, maybe even some before, inbetween and after shots. :blueangel: From the pictures I have seen they look awesome, I just hope I can make mine look as good. :lol:
Thanks Again,
Boots
Thanks Again,
Boots
Le Mans Master
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From: Corona CA
Re: WheelSkins Installation pointers (CowboyNVette)
Boots,
Wheelskins are great. I've had one on the '86 for about 2 years now. The tape on the pinkie is a good idea. I did not have to skip any holes. The wheelskin was exactly made for the steering wheel. By euro style does that mean the two tone one? I have been thinking about the yellow and black for the '96.
Wheelskins are great. I've had one on the '86 for about 2 years now. The tape on the pinkie is a good idea. I did not have to skip any holes. The wheelskin was exactly made for the steering wheel. By euro style does that mean the two tone one? I have been thinking about the yellow and black for the '96.
Safety Car
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From: Connectivette
Re: WheelSkins Installation pointers (rcolling)
I took me about an 1 1/4 hours to complete my euro-skin. Looks geat and is soft. The instructions, I believe, instill in you "tight is right" -thats sound advice.
I didn't experience and cuts on my fingers however, my arms were fatigued from the repetitive motion of pulling the thread.
The kit comes with plenty of thread to tie off both ends when completed, at least 8"-10" per end.
I didn't experience and cuts on my fingers however, my arms were fatigued from the repetitive motion of pulling the thread.
The kit comes with plenty of thread to tie off both ends when completed, at least 8"-10" per end.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Pineville, Louisiana
Re: WheelSkins Installation pointers (Bluevette85)
Is the Wheelskin meant to go over the factory cover or in place of it?
Walt
Walt
I found mine at www.ecklers.com
I have seen some negative post about Ecklers lately but my order was filled and at my door within one week. I don't consider that too bad seeing as I ordered mine 12/23 Sunday. :eek: I also got the shade clips to keep my shade from coming loose of the original shade clips. I just can't see why they didn't use these aftermarket types instead of the ones that came on the Vette. Mine was always rolling back up whenever I would start driving. These aftermarket ones will not let that happen :smash:
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Racer
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From: Powder Springs Georgia
Re: WheelSkins Installation pointers (CowboyNVette)
Walt,
You can order them to fit if you remove the factory leather, but they don't cover the spokes. I don't have a picture of a C4 steering wheel, but you can see what I mean on this C5 wheel: http://store.yahoo.com/corvetteforum/c5corsteerwh.html. Let me know if you have any questions on them or if I can help, regardless of where you buy it.
Rob
You can order them to fit if you remove the factory leather, but they don't cover the spokes. I don't have a picture of a C4 steering wheel, but you can see what I mean on this C5 wheel: http://store.yahoo.com/corvetteforum/c5corsteerwh.html. Let me know if you have any questions on them or if I can help, regardless of where you buy it.
Rob
Drifting
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From: Latham NY
Re: WheelSkins Installation pointers (CruiseControl)
The leather was already off when I got my Vette. The Wheelskins are cheaper than $200-300 to have it recovered. I just want to be sure the fit will be right without the original leather present.
Racer
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From: Powder Springs Georgia
Re: WheelSkins Installation pointers (Bluevette85)
Walt,
Without the OE leather, all you need to do is measure the grip circumference and the outside diameter of the wheel. With these two measurements, I can have these covers made to fit any steering wheel and in any color or combination. IF you decide to order from me, just pick the colors you want and put the measurements in the "comments" box of the order form, the price would be the same.
Rob
[Modified by CruiseControl, 2:12 PM 1/5/2002]
Without the OE leather, all you need to do is measure the grip circumference and the outside diameter of the wheel. With these two measurements, I can have these covers made to fit any steering wheel and in any color or combination. IF you decide to order from me, just pick the colors you want and put the measurements in the "comments" box of the order form, the price would be the same.
Rob
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Le Mans Master
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From: Pineville, Louisiana
Re: WheelSkins Installation pointers (CruiseControl)
Hey these fit very nice. I am gonna take pictures as soon as my camera charges back up. :lol: The kind i got fit my steering wheel without removing anything. :yesnod:
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Le Mans Master
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Re: WheelSkins Installation pointers (scottkorczynski)
I was wondering if there would be any ill effects to the original leather on the wheel if it was removed at a later date.
Le Mans Master
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From: Corona CA
Re: WheelSkins Installation pointers (1990corvette)
Is it better to remove the old leather? I would think it may be too thick with both the original and the WheelSkin on.
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