Leatherique Steering Wheel Kit Before & After Pics

[tavo80816]

Since I didn't want to buy a used steering wheel, I decided to cough up $38 shipped for the Leatherique steering wheel kit.

My wheel's leather was gone on practically half of it. After all, I gotta say I love it now!

Before:









After:






Kit: (4oz each)
I only used 1/3 of the prepping agent, 1/4 of the dye, and 1/5 of the Klear Kote.

[Chief Rocka]

Looking good!

[smackin]

Looks much improved! If you want to have a thicker steering wheel, I recommend the wheelskins stitched leather covers.

[tavo80816]

Looks much improved! If you want to have a thicker steering wheel, I recommend the wheelskins stitched leather covers.

This was going to be my backup's backup plan (1. leatherique, 2. another wheel, 3. cover) if I was not impressed with Leatherique...but for the price, I couldn't pass it up, PLUS I have way more left, so I'll be doing my other cars as well.

[tekazgtr1984]

Wow, looks great. That stuff works well.

[BimmerBreaker]

I would be careful with that stuff. Its really more like a vinyl once it dries, I used it on my old E36 on the seats and eventually it started to rub off. I imagine on a steering wheel and the constant touching and so on, that it would rub off even faster.

[SEVEN40iL]

Looks good.

But what prep work was done to the wheel before? Did you have to rough it up before applying the leatherique?

[tavo80816]

yeah I sanded it down...instructions called for 400grit but I used 200grit first, then 400 with the prep agent....when i was sanding it I was like "holy shyte, I hope this works!" because if it didn't, then I was screwed. put on the dye and let it dry for 1 day. then topped it off with the klear kote to shine it up.

[Edwin NL]

I'm amazed on the outcome!! Keep us posted on how long it lasts!

[tavo80816]

^that's my only concern...I'll do.

[Arctic///M3]

Is it just me or the flash from the camera? It looks a lot more gray than before.

What method did you use to apply the product?

[njdjh2o]

NICE job!!

[knux11]

ok so you did this on the 7th, it's been about 2 weeks. any signs of it wearing off? i was looking at new wheels but if this holds, then i'd rather use the cash elsewhere.

EDIT: And where'd you get the kit from?

Another EDIT: Leatherique.com, duh.

[SPIKYJUNG]

That is nice work I have same problem looking for result too. How it feel after all the wheel got sticky or just smooth as before.

[tavo80816]

Is it just me or the flash from the camera? It looks a lot more gray than before.

What method did you use to apply the product?

The wheel looks gray because of the camera flash. I too was like what the hell?

I used the instructions that were included in the kit.

here are pics of the steering wheel about 2 weeks later. btw since I still have over 90% of the Klear Kote (from leatherique), I put some once a week or so when I clean the car to keep the wheel shiny.

[Arctic///M3]

Im still curious as to how you actually applied the product, was it sprayed on with a gun or did you use a brush?

Also, are you adding more Klear Kote to achieve a shinier look or because you feel that the old layer might be wearing off?

[tavo80816]

Im still curious as to how you actually applied the product, was it sprayed on with a gun or did you use a brush?

Also, are you adding more Klear Kote to achieve a shinier look or because you feel that the old layer might be wearing off?

I applied the product with a brush (from the 99cent store). The Klear Kote I applied with a lint-free microfiber towel.

The only reason I add more Klear Kote is to keep the wheel shinnier. When I clean the inside of the car I usually use Armor All on everything except the wheel...I use the Klear Kote on the wheel. Like I said before, I have probably only used about 5% of the 4oz bottle so I got plenty of it left.

[IcemanBHE]

Armour All? E gads...

[Raydogg1wf]

I just started 2 put a leather cover on cause mine is cracking up kinda bad

[tavo80816]

just an update for you all...

was cleaning the car today...its been 7 months since I originally used the leatherique product and I have to say that its holding up.

I have only applied the Klear Kote (included in the kit) once (about 3 months later) but nothing else.

The wheel is still shiny.

I am doing the shift knob and boot today with the leatherique since I still have plenty left.

[cdnalpina]

Great to read the update and know this product works as well as it does. I have a few steering wheels that could use some love and never knew that Leatherique had a product for them. Thanks for taking the leap of faith with trying the product and letting us know the outcome!

[tavo80816]

leatherique turned out to be 2 thumps up for me.

$40 steering wheel kit enough product for 3-4 steering wheels. I still have 2/3 of the product.

[stas2007]

That works Nice! I used some fancy leather steering wheel with stitches.
I spy some pedals being installed lol

[JamesBondBimmer]

nice

[Pedro Rabie]

This should work on seats also. Don't you think?

Pedro