Steering Wheel re-wrap

[Fried_Chicken]

I'm looking to rewrap my steering wheel.
My Alcantara is destroyed, and I've had one of those fat generic covers on it since I've owned the car. Bleaaaacchhh

I messaged coby, but I really don't want to spend $250 to do it. I did find a product on amazon with really good reviews:
https://www.amazon.com/MEWANT-Customized-Genuine-Steering-2001-2003/dp/B07D4GBYK5/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=MEWANT&qid=1552408612&s=gateway&sr=8-4&th=1

Anyone ever done this? Does anyone think the M3 Tricolor looks a bit tacky? (I definitely want to keep the OEM look).

[az3579]

Does anyone think the M3 Tricolor looks a bit tacky?

Absolute blasphemy...


The DIY wraps are doable, but they usually don't look anywhere near as good as a proper rewrap because it's really hard to get it just right. BUT, if you can manage to do the job perfectly, then it look similar to a professional rewrap.

Unfortunately if you don't want to spend the $250 Coby charges (which is on the lower end of what a rewrap would cost) then you're probably best off with the DIY kit.

[Vas]

Coby wheel is worth every penny.

[BADCLOWN]

Coby wheel is worth every penny.


+ infinity

[John in VA]

Since you're in TX check with http://www.dallassteeringwheel.com/ for another price point.

[GotZHP]

Since you're in TX check with http://www.dallassteeringwheel.com/ for another price point.

I've seen Dallas Steering Wheel a few times now.

https://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/cto/d/san-diego-2005-bmw-330i-zhp-4-door/6816275093.html

This guy had his wheel done by them.

I've seen people spend up to $400 on getting there wheel wrapped, so that makes Coby look reasonable

[Reasoned1]

I've installed three Wheelskins leather steering wheel covers. It takes some effort (wear a glove on the pulling hand, and take your time), but they're inexpensive ($60) and look and feel great. The only thing you might not like is that it might not cover the Alcantara completely.

[GotZHP]

Buy a spare used steering wheel online for cheap and try it out!

[joeybananaz18]

250 is is a pretty good price. This is who I used and it came out looking awesome...

https://www.instagram.com/drozdupholstery/

I was looking for the invoice but I believe I paid 650 for the wheel and two custom boots.

Only reason I didn’t use coby was because he wasn’t using leather at the time. Not sure if he is now.


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[Oli77]

+ 1 on the wheelskinsn. Excellent look and fit. Still solid 7 years later. Need a glove for sure and it helps to do it in the summer so leather stretches easily.

[ComradeNick]

If you are going to wrap it, definitely don't use that one. The ones off eBay are around ~40-50 bucks and are decent quality. What I like about them is that you can call the supplier and get whatever color combo you want. You can find the link off of Selena BMW's youtube vid and it shows you how to stitch it. Just remember to let the leather air out for about a week or else your car will smell like formaldehyde.

Just remember coby wheel will be a much better option as it will look nicer and last longer, If you wan't alcantara its the only way to go. I had the wrap on for about a 4 months before I got my coby wheel, the only thing I miss is the wrap's extra thickness, but I think that's something he can add.

[TLL0003]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190317/cf7744bf9698148523f3cae98ab8c101.jpg
This is an eBay cover I bought for ~$25. Feels great and looks good. Took about 2 hours to sew on after removing the wheel from the car

[Yankeefan]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190317/cf7744bf9698148523f3cae98ab8c101.jpg
This is an eBay cover I bought for ~$25. Feels great and looks good. Took about 2 hours to sew on after removing the wheel from the car

Would you mind posting the link to the ebay page? Cover looks great!

[TLL0003]

Would you mind posting the link to the ebay page? Cover looks great!

Sure thing. The seller is moovensteven. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hand-Sew-Leather-Steering-Wheel-Cover-for-BMW-E36-E36-5-E46-5-5-Series-E39-M3-M5/123160799804?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
They have a few different styles you can choose from

[Fried_Chicken]

Sure thing. The seller is moovensteven. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hand-Sew-Leather-Steering-Wheel-Cover-for-BMW-E36-E36-5-E46-5-5-Series-E39-M3-M5/123160799804?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
They have a few different styles you can choose from

Wow; I think that may be the exact same as the amazon one I got, except it's located in the U.S. and $60 cheaper..... grrrrrr