Quite possibly the best tutorial for sewing a leather steering wheel cover in place, thank you. Having never held a needle & thread before my hope is that my sausage like fingers can do your instructions justice.
Thanks so much! Excellent install video. You did a great job explaining and videoing the intricate sewing. Also thanks for the hot tip on loosening the trim!
Great video! I'm very tempted to buy one of these covers for my Lancer, mainly to protect the wheel beneath it, but also for the look/feel although I was unsure about the whole installation. Now I know how it's done, I'm pretty confident that i can do it right if I take my time
Im positive that you can get it done. Must definitely take your time and will have great results. Separate a couple of hours, this project was time consuming, but we'll worth it. You'll understand every time you get in to your car and grab that Steering wheel. Pay close attention to always keeping the line tight on every stitch. Pull enough to keep it tight but don't over do it to the Steering Wheel Cover breaks. Pay close attention to that part. Good luck with your project. Let me know how it goes 💪
No it shouldn’t. It’s just double sided tape that can easily be cleaned with goo gone. But if the original steering wheel is cracking or if it’s pealing from been “old” then pretty much anything you put in there is not good. In case you are concerned, you can just put some of the double sided tape in the back of the steering wheel itself, at 12, 3, 6, and 9. Just to hold it in place.
Thank you for this video. It took me 4 hours total, on an Audi A4. Very happy with the result. The hardest part was not the stichting but to put the alcantara in the small slots of the plastics, and make it smooth. But the sewing pulled almost all wrinkless away, so satisfying!
Also seems nutty having a on center basically gimmicky Socalled said strip on a BASE model bimmer wheel, like your really going to use said wheel strip in Walmarts rat race parking lot or micky dees drive through to make sure you don't side swipe said pickup window shelf and rip off the mirror. You can blame it on not looking or thinking like you're supposed to instead of said wheel strip. Said strip was made for the pansy who can figure out when the outside front wheels are at dead center and cried about making it easier in a hurry up situation , Still mostly never used either on track or said parking lots and drive through junk food lanes.
Stupidly annoying and super distracting having the ignition on & the dash lights and confirmed idiot lights in my pov when it's supposed to a helpful Instructional amateur video, I completely noticed right away this is not going to be a helpful video at all when I seen other things I don't want to see , Plus why sit there when doing something like this when you don't need the ignition on at all ? Makes no sense to. The common sense people out there. Period
Thanks man 👍 And No, not at all. Taking the Steering Wheel out actually makes it more confortable. If you feel confident taking it out, you can watch some tv while sawing the Steering Wheel 😅 Its definitely time consuming, but the results are great. Just make sure you are dead center, and take your time aligning everything up before sawing. Other than that you'll be good.
Excellent tutorial!!! The instructions that came with my steering wheel cover were terrible. Followed your video and my M steering wheel came out excellent.
Thanks. I thought I would not be able to do this. But with your tutorial I feel confident I can do it. I wonder if it's easier or better to remove the steering wheel?
Thank you Rod 👍 If you take the steering wheel off, you can work in the confort of your home. The only thing is that you won’t have the steering wheel steady in place, but you can figure a way to do the job comfortably. It’s a little time consuming so it’s up to you.
Crazy Car Mod Guy... Hey buddy, great video. I'm on the lookout for a cover (green stitch) but not sure if you help. I'm in th UK and have a 2007 Audi A4 B7 S Line. Any pointers would be great help. :-)
I did mine this weekend. I used a way less tape. Just at the back and only on joining parts steering wheel. Getting the cover of the tape is annoying. Apart from dropping my needle and it landed somewhere unreachable (luckily they delivered two needles) and my thread sometimes getting into a knot (I guess thread too long and friction when pulling it through made it tangle up). After 4 or 5 hours it was done. Not perfect like you did it here, but it sits and feels good.
Yes. The idea after you finish sewing your section is to tie a knot as close as you can to your last sew tread, then you cut the excess. Make sure to tie the knot a minimum of 3 to 4 times, one on top of the other. You want to create a little ball so the tread can not go back (or get unsewed). You can see this part in minute 14:07
Thank you 🙏 If your steering wheel looks like mine and as the one from the link then yes absolutely 👍 I believe most steering wheels 2008 to 2013 are the same. But just double check with the pictures. If you end up doing this steering wheel, your love it.
Thank you. I previously watched 4 videos now yours. You are by far the best. Covering a '17 Ford F-150 with blue stripe up top and blue thread in the morning. 👍👍
Removing the trim will take a lot more time. In order to remove the steering wheel trim properly, the air bag needs to come out. And for the air bag to come out you need to wait about an hour after unplugging the battery, before disconnecting the power source for the airbag power. This way you wont cause any shirt circuit. A short circuit even though is rare can cause your air bag to deploy. So its better to be safe. I have seen a guy removing the trim without removing the air bag, but this way you may brake the tabs that told it. Yet it is not as simple to remove. You will need to wrestle your way, risking braking something. And yes, the steering wheel cover comes with the double sided tape. Hope that helps bro 👍
@@CrazyCarMods Im just searching for a racing style leather wrap that fits the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica S Limited steering wheel. I don't mind paying a fair price if it fits well and is great quality. Thanks!
Yeah. Those ones are easier to put on as a cover and definitely less work. Yet it looks as what it is, a cover. The one that you have to sew is definitely more work but it looks as if its meant to be there.
Thank you 🙌 💯 The procedure is the same for any car. The most important part is to align everything up before starting to sew that way it can come out the best.
Ah youtube doesn't let me put links in to the comments. I found 2 different ones for you. One with the red stripe and without (which looks nice too) I search Amazon, but no luck. I found a well reputable company that has the steering wheel cover for your car. I placed the link in the description. Hope that helps.
Your welcome bro 🙌 Hope yours come out nice too 💯 Pay close attention on the set up and aligning of the Steering Wheel Cover, the rest is just the sewing.
Its called a trim removal tool. The one you see in the video came with the Steering Wheel Cover. You can also find a set of the trim removal tool on harbor freight for like $6 but i don't know if they sell just one. I also posted a link for a good professional trim set that you can get on Amazon. You can find some pretty cheap ones there too, but from what i heard is that they are to thin and bad quality. But if this is the only thing you will be working on the car then it can be an option. Hope that helps 👍
Honestly it took me way more time than i anticipated since i had to record at the same time. But I would say It should take you roughly 2 to 3 hours. A nice amount of time will go in to prepping your steering wheel cover before you star sewing. Just take your time. After you get the first couple of stitches in, the rest will be much smoother. Any additional questions, just holla. Let me know how it goes 👍
Is the double sided tape necessary or does it also minimise the wrinkles? Let me rephrase the question. 😅 Is it even possible to get the same result without using double sided tape? I'm also wondering if using tape will be noticed on touch or visually through the leather cover. Great video 🎉
Thanks bro. You gonna love it. I always get a smile when I get in the car and I see it; definitely worth it. Just take your time, this is fairly simple mod, that looks great but requires patience. let me know how it turns out. 👍
@@CrazyCarMods did you have problems getting the front and back seam to meet, I've got 3mm gap which I can't seem to pull any closer, I can only assume my msport steering wheel is too fat or I'm not pulling tight enough?
The only place where i notice a very small space between the front and the back was on the curve of the steering wheel spoke but by sawing it all close you can't see it. The rest is close together. You just gotta make sure the front and the back touch together when sticking it with the tape, because if you try to pull it afterwards you may brake the thread.
Thanks man 👍 It does add some thickness, but it doesn't feel overwhelming thick. The steering wheel feels a little beefier. Picture a skinny girl and then one with a little more meat in the thighs. Its just a better grip 😂
I was wondering the same. Maybe the double-sided tape holds it in place? I'd like to try this install without using the tape, as I have a heated steering wheel and would worry about the tape adhesive ruining the original leather steering wheel.
I'm in south Florida bro. This just takes patience and making sure you align everything up right. The sewing is not hard at all, it's just takes its time.
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Thanks for spending your own time on trying to help others pal, it’s much appreciated.
In all Honest, comments like yours is what keeps me going.
Thank you for your support 🙏
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But regardless, that's what's up 💯 👍
Quite possibly the best tutorial for sewing a leather steering wheel cover in place, thank you. Having never held a needle & thread before my hope is that my sausage like fingers can do your instructions justice.
It's not easy to get a good visual of what's going with sewing. Props to you for getting that in-depth close ups. Thank you.
You have no idea how frustrating it was at times trying to get close and not shake the camara so much 😂.
But Thank you brother 👍
ikr? this close up changes everything in the understanding of how to do it, much appreciated !
Thank you bro
Thanks for making this video, short, clear and straight to the point! Just how we like it. 5 star ⭐️ tutorial 👊🏽👍🏽💯
Thank you brother 👍
Positive comments like yours is what keeps me going man, for real. Thank you 💯👊
The camera angles and details you've added here here is really helpful.
Thank you brother 🙌
Glad I can help 👍
Thanks so much! Excellent install video. You did a great job explaining and videoing the intricate sewing. Also thanks for the hot tip on loosening the trim!
Oh Thanks man 💯,
I'm glad I got to help, let me know how it goes.
Great video! I'm very tempted to buy one of these covers for my Lancer, mainly to protect the wheel beneath it, but also for the look/feel although I was unsure about the whole installation. Now I know how it's done, I'm pretty confident that i can do it right if I take my time
Im positive that you can get it done. Must definitely take your time and will have great results. Separate a couple of hours, this project was time consuming, but we'll worth it. You'll understand every time you get in to your car and grab that Steering wheel. Pay close attention to always keeping the line tight on every stitch. Pull enough to keep it tight but don't over do it to the Steering Wheel Cover breaks. Pay close attention to that part. Good luck with your project.
Let me know how it goes 💪
@@CrazyCarMods cheers, I'll check back in once I've done it 🙂
Will the glue stickers in this cover , damage the original leather of the steering wheel ?!
No it shouldn’t. It’s just double sided tape that can easily be cleaned with goo gone.
But if the original steering wheel is cracking or if it’s pealing from been “old” then pretty much anything you put in there is not good.
In case you are concerned, you can just put some of the double sided tape in the back of the steering wheel itself, at 12, 3, 6, and 9. Just to hold it in place.
Are you located in NY and could I pay you to install mine?
Im by fort Lauderdale bro
Very very helpful video and very good result for this price! Awesome, will help a lot doing that job tomorrow!
Yeah I’m gonna go ahead and just pay someone like you to do this, haha
Good luck finding someone.
Great tutorial, by far the best one I’ve seen!! I now feel confident in doing it myself!
Thanks alot and keep those videos coming!!
Thank you for this video. It took me 4 hours total, on an Audi A4. Very happy with the result. The hardest part was not the stichting but to put the alcantara in the small slots of the plastics, and make it smooth. But the sewing pulled almost all wrinkless away, so satisfying!
Also seems nutty having a on center basically gimmicky Socalled said strip on a BASE model bimmer wheel, like your really going to use said wheel strip in Walmarts rat race parking lot or micky dees drive through to make sure you don't side swipe said pickup window shelf and rip off the mirror. You can blame it on not looking or thinking like you're supposed to instead of said wheel strip. Said strip was made for the pansy who can figure out when the outside front wheels are at dead center and cried about making it easier in a hurry up situation , Still mostly never used either on track or said parking lots and drive through junk food lanes.
Stupidly annoying and super distracting having the ignition on & the dash lights and confirmed idiot lights in my pov when it's supposed to a helpful Instructional amateur video, I completely noticed right away this is not going to be a helpful video at all when I seen other things I don't want to see , Plus why sit there when doing something like this when you don't need the ignition on at all ? Makes no sense to. The common sense people out there. Period
Thank you for the tutorial! I owe BMW i118 Series 1. Could you please help me find a good leather wheel cover for my car 🙏
Thank you so much man! This is the best tutorial by far. Not a single wrinkle! Looks oem.
Hey amazing video! Does taking the steering wheel off make it easier? or does it affect you in any kind of way?
Thanks man 👍
And No, not at all. Taking the Steering Wheel out actually makes it more confortable. If you feel confident taking it out, you can watch some tv while sawing the Steering Wheel 😅
Its definitely time consuming, but the results are great. Just make sure you are dead center, and take your time aligning everything up before sawing. Other than that you'll be good.
Hahaha yes i think that’s what i’m going to do, i appreciate you so much man ,keep up the good videos!💯
Thank you brotha 🙌
Excellent tutorial!!! The instructions that came with my steering wheel cover were terrible. Followed your video and my M steering wheel came out excellent.
Thanks. I thought I would not be able to do this. But with your tutorial I feel confident I can do it. I wonder if it's easier or better to remove the steering wheel?
Thank you Rod 👍
If you take the steering wheel off, you can work in the confort of your home. The only thing is that you won’t have the steering wheel steady in place, but you can figure a way to do the job comfortably.
It’s a little time consuming so it’s up to you.
You just have a new subscriber 👍🏼
Thank you for your support man 💯👍
i wouldnt even start this project untill i bought a new box of Band-Aids! lol!
great share!
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Yes, it happens 🤣
4 corners on a round wheel? I think you may have meant at these 4 points
I have a 1997 Honda Civic ex coupe. The steering wheel is far gone can you help me find a good match?
Just saw your message brother. Sure will. I will have something for you by the end of the day. 👍
Crazy Car Mod Guy... Hey buddy, great video. I'm on the lookout for a cover (green stitch) but not sure if you help. I'm in th UK and have a 2007 Audi A4 B7 S Line. Any pointers would be great help. :-)
Thanks man. 👍
Sure, I can take a look for you and see what I can find.
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I did mine this weekend. I used a way less tape. Just at the back and only on joining parts steering wheel. Getting the cover of the tape is annoying. Apart from dropping my needle and it landed somewhere unreachable (luckily they delivered two needles) and my thread sometimes getting into a knot (I guess thread too long and friction when pulling it through made it tangle up). After 4 or 5 hours it was done. Not perfect like you did it here, but it sits and feels good.
You did a great job. And thank for a good tutorial
Glad to help out 💯
I bought the same kit like 4 months ago and I’ve been too lazy to install it I think you just have me the confidence
This is a superbly well thought out video, with examples and clear explanations. Job well done!
Hola felicitaciones. Un video muy interesante. Desde Bogota Colombia.
Gracias 👍
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Subscribing 👍🏻 great straight forward video so we'll explained
Thank you for your support brother 👍
Did you cut the excess on the back of the steering wheel??
Yes. The idea after you finish sewing your section is to tie a knot as close as you can to your last sew tread, then you cut the excess. Make sure to tie the knot a minimum of 3 to 4 times, one on top of the other. You want to create a little ball so the tread can not go back (or get unsewed). You can see this part in minute 14:07
Hi I love the end result! I just bought a 2011 bmw 335d. Will your link in the bio work for this car?
Thank you 🙏
If your steering wheel looks like mine and as the one from the link then yes absolutely 👍
I believe most steering wheels 2008 to 2013 are the same. But just double check with the pictures.
If you end up doing this steering wheel, your love it.
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Thank you. I previously watched 4 videos now yours. You are by far the best. Covering a '17 Ford F-150 with blue stripe up top and blue thread in the morning. 👍👍
Thank you man 👍
Im pretty sure its going to look nice 💯
great video thanks
Would it be easier to remove the trim rather than tuck it under? And did the cover come with the tape?
Removing the trim will take a lot more time. In order to remove the steering wheel trim properly, the air bag needs to come out. And for the air bag to come out you need to wait about an hour after unplugging the battery, before disconnecting the power source for the airbag power. This way you wont cause any shirt circuit. A short circuit even though is rare can cause your air bag to deploy. So its better to be safe. I have seen a guy removing the trim without removing the air bag, but this way you may brake the tabs that told it. Yet it is not as simple to remove. You will need to wrestle your way, risking braking something.
And yes, the steering wheel cover comes with the double sided tape.
Hope that helps bro 👍
Really helped thank you!
Nice. You gonna love it every time you grab that steering wheel 😁
I "esmashed" dat like button ✊🏿
Thanks 🤣
great video pal...can't wait to make mine as clean👊😁✌
Thanks man.
I'm pretty sure it will. The secret is all in aligning everything up. 👍💯💪
Thanks
Edit: I recommend to watch the whole video before trying it😢😂
good tutorial dude
Big Thanks 🙏 Best Video I’ve seen!!!
Thank you brother 💯
Hope everything goes well with yours 👌
The factory leather is peeling off on my Chrysler Pacifica S Limited steering wheel. Can you help me find a wrap that fits?
Yeah no prob, what year is your car?
@@CrazyCarMods oh yeah, 2018 Chrysler Pacifica S Limited. Thank you!
@@CrazyCarMods Any luck finding a steering wheel wrap for a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica S Limited?
My apologies I haven't got to you. I will let you know by Monday for sure. I will definitely try to find you the best deal as possible. 👍
@@CrazyCarMods Im just searching for a racing style leather wrap that fits the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica S Limited steering wheel. I don't mind paying a fair price if it fits well and is great quality. Thanks!
looked ok in the end. i just bought a wood and leather wheel one bolt 5 minutes £70 .
Yeah. Those ones are easier to put on as a cover and definitely less work. Yet it looks as what it is, a cover. The one that you have to sew is definitely more work but it looks as if its meant to be there.
@@CrazyCarMods no i changed my whole wheel took the air bag out un bolted the old wheel, put on the new wheel ,air bag back ,about an hour .
Nice 👍 video of how to go about , I can’t wait to get my done
Thanks brother 🙌
Good luck with your project,
Your gonna love it 🔥🔥🔥
Best channel ❤
Thank you for the video. Great help. Have done with suede on macan ?
Thank you 🙌 💯
The procedure is the same for any car. The most important part is to align everything up before starting to sew that way it can come out the best.
@@CrazyCarModsmight I ask you.. for a 2016 vw golf sportwagen, who makes the best real leather cover? So many are either fake or carbon or?
Bruh how you have a red m button on a normal 3 series lol now you drive a fake m3 lol
does this fit on 2010 X6?
Ah youtube doesn't let me put links in to the comments.
I found 2 different ones for you.
One with the red stripe and without (which looks nice too)
I search Amazon, but no luck. I found a well reputable company that has
the steering wheel cover for your car.
I placed the link in the description.
Hope that helps.
great video bro, thanks
Thank you for the support brother 💯👍
Nice video 👍
Great video! Thank you. Looks great
Thank you.
You will love it once you do it to yours 👍
Thanks for the video papa !!!
Thank you for the support bro 💯
Amazing video and explanation
Thank you Kevin 💯👍
I'm trying to find something for a 2022 VW taos. Great video
real pro!!!
Great video! Appreciate the details
Thank you Brother
Nice DIY man, thank you!
Thank you for the support man 👍
very helpful sir! Thank you!
Thank you bro 👍
I'm about to do the same to my car. How has it hold up for you?
The best tutorial ….thx a lot.
Thank you brother 💯👍
Bro great video! Thanx
Thank you man 💯 👍
Thank you very much.
Your welcome bro 🙌
Hope yours come out nice too 💯
Pay close attention on the set up and aligning of the Steering Wheel Cover, the rest is just the sewing.
5:51 What is the tool used?
Its called a trim removal tool.
The one you see in the video came with the Steering Wheel Cover.
You can also find a set of the trim removal tool on harbor freight for like $6 but i don't know if they sell just one.
I also posted a link for a good professional trim set that you can get on Amazon.
You can find some pretty cheap ones there too, but from what i heard is that they are to thin and bad quality. But if this is the only thing you will be working on the car then it can be an option.
Hope that helps 👍
How long did it take you to stitch the whole steering wheel?
Honestly it took me way more time than i anticipated since i had to record at the same time. But I would say It should take you roughly 2 to 3 hours. A nice amount of time will go in to prepping your steering wheel cover before you star sewing.
Just take your time. After you get the first couple of stitches in, the rest will be much smoother.
Any additional questions, just holla.
Let me know how it goes 👍
@@CrazyCarMods perfect thanks!
very nice job bro thnaks for video i am preparing to do mine :D
Thank you for all your efforts!
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Asi es que es brother, Gracias. 👍
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@@CrazyCarMods you're an expert 👍
Muchas gracias 😃
Your the man 🙌
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Any covers for 08 328xi? Love this!
Looks factory ! Amazing vedio and explanation 👍
Great really informative video! A+ 👌🏼
That accuracy is from another level! I think you chose the beste colour combination - nice description and perfectly executed 👍🏻
Thank you, this film help me a lot!
Great video! How is the leather holding up?
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What an amazing video thanks so much
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Bro no lie this has been the best stitching tutorial I've seen ! everybody else is wack ..gracias bro!
Thank you brother 👍
I’m glad some people appreciate the work that comes in making content like this 💯 👊
superb stitching bro!
Awesome job. Thanks man
Amazing explanation
Excellent, thanks
Is the double sided tape necessary or does it also minimise the wrinkles? Let me rephrase the question. 😅 Is it even possible to get the same result without using double sided tape? I'm also wondering if using tape will be noticed on touch or visually through the leather cover. Great video 🎉
Great video!!!
You the Man
Awesome job
Absolutely incredible “how to” video! Thank you!
Thank you man 👍
If you want to take it off, how do you go about removing the residue from the tape?
If you have any residue, just use Goo Gone.
It will work wonders.
Great stuff. Did you remove the original leather from the wheel?
Thanks bro 💯
I just sewed it on top of the original.
Very good and informative video, ill be having a go at this next week so hopefully I'll do as good a job as you have
Thanks bro. You gonna love it. I always get a smile when I get in the car and I see it; definitely worth it. Just take your time, this is fairly simple mod, that looks great but requires patience.
let me know how it turns out. 👍
@@CrazyCarMods did you have problems getting the front and back seam to meet, I've got 3mm gap which I can't seem to pull any closer, I can only assume my msport steering wheel is too fat or I'm not pulling tight enough?
The only place where i notice a very small space between the front and the back was on the curve of the steering wheel spoke but by sawing it all close you can't see it. The rest is close together. You just gotta make sure the front and the back touch together when sticking it with the tape, because if you try to pull it afterwards you may brake the thread.
Great video!
Does it add a noticeable amount of thickness to the wheel?
Thanks man 👍
It does add some thickness, but it doesn't feel overwhelming thick.
The steering wheel feels a little beefier. Picture a skinny girl and then one with a little more meat in the thighs. Its just a better grip 😂
@@CrazyCarMods perfect I don't like them to thick 😉
@@LevelUpSimRacing 👍........😅
"Like a pro" ? Lol, remove the steering wheel next and do it on your couch, that's pro.
So do the back pieces just stay flapping or do they tuck in somewhere?
I was wondering the same. Maybe the double-sided tape holds it in place? I'd like to try this install without using the tape, as I have a heated steering wheel and would worry about the tape adhesive ruining the original leather steering wheel.
Good lord you def win the most warning lights on award!!!
Damn, where you at dude, I'll pay you to do mine!
I'm in south Florida bro.
This just takes patience and making sure you align everything up right. The sewing is not hard at all, it's just takes its time.
@@CrazyCarModsI’m in Ft Myers. Can I drive to you, and pay to have you install mine?
How long did it takes you to complete?
It took me about 3 to 4 hours. Just make sure you take your time specially in the beginning to make sure you align everything right.
@@CrazyCarMods Wow. Good to know. Thanks
For sure bro 👍
Its really not that hard though.
It's just the sewing that takes time, but once you get the hang of it, it will get much easier.