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Offline quankino

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September 15, 2019, 03:27:02
This is a small sunday DIY.
I’m the second owner and the previous one messed up with the steering wheel. Today I decided to try out the glue method by same Youtubers.

A few holes on the top


Fill it with super glue and sand down with 1200


Mark and paint


Outcome. Not too bad and I’m happy with that.

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Reply #1: September 15, 2019, 03:32:44
It'll be interesting to see how it weathers. For the SLX which is black, I've tried using raven oil and then clear from Mr Minute or  waproo  hi shine sealer . not quite the hi gloss finish of the original but at least it's black and somewhat sealed. I wipe down the leather wheels and keep them clean. I think all the skin oils and gunk breaks down the clear over time + UV.
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Reply #2: September 15, 2019, 10:31:44
That was an interesting project. What sort of paint did you use?  :eek:
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Reply #3: September 15, 2019, 20:10:09
Quote from: Dazzler on September 15, 2019, 10:31:44
That was an interesting project. What sort of paint did you use?  :eek:

4 coats of duplicolor vinyl & fabric coating. Flat black color
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Reply #4: September 15, 2019, 21:24:23
Quote from: quankino on September 15, 2019, 20:10:09
Quote from: Dazzler on September 15, 2019, 10:31:44
That was an interesting project. What sort of paint did you use?  :eek:

4 coats of duplicolor vinyl & fabric coating. Flat black color

That should do the trick!  :goodjob2: :goodjob:
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Reply #5: September 15, 2019, 23:43:46
Quote from: quankino on September 15, 2019, 20:10:09
Quote from: Dazzler on September 15, 2019, 10:31:44
That was an interesting project. What sort of paint did you use?  :eek:

4 coats of duplicolor vinyl & fabric coating. Flat black color
Excellent,  bet you closed the doors and windows too  :lol:
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Reply #6: September 16, 2019, 13:42:31
Quote from: mickd on September 15, 2019, 23:43:46
Excellent,  bet you closed the doors and windows too 
What's his computer operating system have to do with his steering wheel? :undecided:
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Reply #7: September 17, 2019, 07:09:49
Quote from: The Gonz on September 16, 2019, 13:42:31
Quote from: mickd on September 15, 2019, 23:43:46
Excellent,  bet you closed the doors and windows too 
What's his computer operating system have to do with his steering wheel? :undecided:
:lol: :goodjob:
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Reply #8: October 04, 2019, 01:16:42
Little update: after a sunny week, the glue cracks and doesn't hold very well to the surface anymore. The paint is still in good condition. So I probably find another solution then.
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Reply #9: October 04, 2019, 03:33:56
Sorry to hear that.  Thanks for the heads up.  :goodjob:
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Reply #10: October 04, 2019, 06:15:59

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Reply #11: October 04, 2019, 07:41:15
If you're willing to have a glue'n'paint wheel, then this is more up your DIY alley

:link: DIY PU Leather Soft Steering Wheel Cover With Needles & Thread Anti-slip M Gray | eBay
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Reply #12: October 05, 2019, 01:18:43
Quote from: CraigB on October 04, 2019, 06:15:59
Might be better to get a MEWANT leather cover off eBay :link: Black Soft Genuine Leather Steering Wheel Cover for Hyundai i30 Elantra Touring | eBay
Quote from: The Gonz on October 04, 2019, 07:41:15
If you're willing to have a glue'n'paint wheel, then this is more up your DIY alley

:link: DIY PU Leather Soft Steering Wheel Cover With Needles & Thread Anti-slip M Gray | eBay

I think sewing is the way to go as I want to keep the car for the next few years
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