How can I recover my wheel?

[DaN]

I have a 3 spoke sport wheel that needs new leather. I would like to try and replace the whole cover, spokes and all. I don't really want a wheelskins cover on it.

Does anyone make a kit to replace the whole leather cover? Is it really hard to sew it up? is a machine used, or is it done by hand? I'd like to get this done.

I don't mind playing around with it until it looks good. Is there a "how-to" somewhere that talks about stitching technique and whatnot?

[Avus E30]

rscheiring get in contact with him I know he will be able to give you soe Ideas

[Hatchman]

done

[MrK]

Steering wheel recovering is always hand-made. No machine can do it. Cost me about $100 to get someone to do mine in alcantara. It CAN be DIY though, if you have the patience to do it.

[DaN]

I think I have the patience, I just need a guide on how to stitch up the seams.

[vt.bimmer]

I think I have the patience, I just need a guide on how to stitch up the seams.

Off topic but I see your location says Jersey for STEP. Is that the BMW STEP program? Just wondering because Im going to UTI this year with the intention of taking the step program.

[DaN]

Yea, im about halfway through the BMW program in upper saddle river nj. Good stuff, it's the only reason I went to uti.

[vt.bimmer]

Yea, im about halfway through the BMW program in upper saddle river nj. Good stuff, it's the only reason I went to uti.

Did you have to maintain a certain GPA to be accepted into the Step program? Which UTI campus did you attend? Im going to NCI. How is the Jersey facility? Its run completely by BMW correct?

[DaN]

Sent pm.

[MarkH]

Check out the following link, they sell kits to recover your factory steering wheels.

http://www.aglausa.com/p/home.html

[DaN]

Nice link, looks like about $65 for the leather to recover my 3 spoke. Has anyone here done this before? I wonder if it comes with instructions, doesn't really say.

[DaN]

I guess I'll email them.
wait for the reponse...

[DaN]

Got a response, looks like I will order the kit and fully restore the wheel.
NIce

Here's what he said:
"Dear Sir
Yes we make it and i even own one of these wheels.
The kits cover the spokes and are exact to factory specs. They are presewn
whuich is what you have now on your wheel- see our web site for more info

https://www.aglausa.com

To stich up itsa 2-3 hour job- not generic one size fits all kits
We are the only company thatmakes these items to fit your exact wheel
We include full instructions and thread needles
And call us on tech help anytime
Thanks
A gun
www.aglausa.com"

Thanks for the link MarkH.
I'll post before and after pics.

[NC325iC]

which wheel do you have?

[DaN]