Can I Dye Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Tow Me · 02-18-2011, 02:24 PM

I bought a good Lumina steering wheel for my crew cab and it matches the red interior nicely. The handle is wearing back to black and I want to get it back to red... anyone ever dye/paint/restore them?

I found this stuff, but I only paid $15 for the wheel. Maybe it will be worth it. Also, I dont know if the Lumina wheel is real leather or vinyl... cause this stuff wont work on vinyl.
http://www.leathermagic.com/Pages/recolorkits.htm

Maybe new leather all together would be better?

**old Rusty C10** · 02-19-2011, 10:16 AM

I would go and ask a shoemaker they deal with leather all the time

Tow Me · 02-19-2011, 12:54 PM

good point... ill check into it!

joe1982 · 02-19-2011, 01:40 PM

is your truck still primered? if so i think the wheel would look great as is until you paint it

Tow Me · 02-19-2011, 01:53 PM

My 83 single cab is still in primer, but this wheel is for my crew cab. Good point though.

jasonroman · 02-19-2011, 02:08 PM

post pic of red truck brotha!!

BlackTopMotors · 02-19-2011, 02:10 PM

Clean it really well removing oils...dirt and such (especially any shiny stuff) and take it from there. I do agree getting leather advice particularly since you will likely want that original red sheen and have it not chip off, be protected...15 buck go for it.

Best of luck, Roger

BadCompany · 02-19-2011, 07:12 PM

Seen a guy do a Escalade steering wheel on fullsize chevy forum. Turned out really nice for him. Prep,prep,prep,prep and then when your done make sure you prep it. Goodluck

Tow Me · 02-19-2011, 11:14 PM

Thanks everyone! Here are my 2 squares... for some reason my albums are not available anymore.

joe1982 · 02-19-2011, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tow Me

My 83 single cab is still in primer, but this wheel is for my crew cab. Good point though.

Oh sorry man, i should have read that 1st. sentance better.

joe1982 · 02-19-2011, 11:56 PM

^^^ Awesome rides BTW

^^^

Tow Me · 02-20-2011, 01:36 AM

Thanks Joe!

02-18-2011, 02:24 PM	#1
Tow Me Glen Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 331	Can I Dye Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel? I bought a good Lumina steering wheel for my crew cab and it matches the red interior nicely. The handle is wearing back to black and I want to get it back to red... anyone ever dye/paint/restore them? I found this stuff, but I only paid $15 for the wheel. Maybe it will be worth it. Also, I dont know if the Lumina wheel is real leather or vinyl... cause this stuff wont work on vinyl. http://www.leathermagic.com/Pages/recolorkits.htm Maybe new leather all together would be better? Attached Images __________________ Glen Simpson Severed Ties - Oregon Roseburg, Oregon 1983 Chevrolet C10 - Ginger Photos 1970 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Build Page: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown Past Trucks 1981 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Project Crewella: 1981 CCSB 1999 Chevrolet K2500 CCSB Photos

02-19-2011, 10:16 AM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,326	Re: Can I Dye Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel? I would go and ask a shoemaker they deal with leather all the time __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

02-19-2011, 12:54 PM	#3
Tow Me Glen Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 331	Re: Can I Dye Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel? good point... ill check into it! __________________ Glen Simpson Severed Ties - Oregon Roseburg, Oregon 1983 Chevrolet C10 - Ginger Photos 1970 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Build Page: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown Past Trucks 1981 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Project Crewella: 1981 CCSB 1999 Chevrolet K2500 CCSB Photos

02-19-2011, 01:40 PM	#4
joe1982 .. !WAR FEDOR! .. Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oceanside Ca Posts: 546	Re: Can I Dye Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel? is your truck still primered? if so i think the wheel would look great as is until you paint it __________________ "san diego chargers #1" Last edited by joe1982; 02-19-2011 at 01:44 PM.

02-19-2011, 01:53 PM	#5
Tow Me Glen Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 331	Re: Can I Dye Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel? My 83 single cab is still in primer, but this wheel is for my crew cab. Good point though. __________________ Glen Simpson Severed Ties - Oregon Roseburg, Oregon 1983 Chevrolet C10 - Ginger Photos 1970 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Build Page: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown Past Trucks 1981 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Project Crewella: 1981 CCSB 1999 Chevrolet K2500 CCSB Photos

02-19-2011, 02:08 PM	#6
jasonroman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: sayreville nj Posts: 1,072	Re: Can I Dye Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel? post pic of red truck brotha!!

02-19-2011, 02:10 PM	#7
BlackTopMotors Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Valencia, CA Posts: 364	Re: Can I Dye Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel? Clean it really well removing oils...dirt and such (especially any shiny stuff) and take it from there. I do agree getting leather advice particularly since you will likely want that original red sheen and have it not chip off, be protected...15 buck go for it. Best of luck, Roger

02-19-2011, 07:12 PM	#8
BadCompany Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boondox, AL Posts: 41	Re: Can I Dye Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel? Seen a guy do a Escalade steering wheel on fullsize chevy forum. Turned out really nice for him. Prep,prep,prep,prep and then when your done make sure you prep it. Goodluck

02-19-2011, 11:14 PM	#9
Tow Me Glen Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 331	Re: Can I Dye Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel? Thanks everyone! Here are my 2 squares... for some reason my albums are not available anymore. __________________ Glen Simpson Severed Ties - Oregon Roseburg, Oregon 1983 Chevrolet C10 - Ginger Photos 1970 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Build Page: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown Past Trucks 1981 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Project Crewella: 1981 CCSB 1999 Chevrolet K2500 CCSB Photos

02-19-2011, 11:56 PM	#11
joe1982 .. !WAR FEDOR! .. Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oceanside Ca Posts: 546	Re: Can I Dye Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel? ^^^ Awesome rides BTW^^^ __________________ "san diego chargers #1"

02-20-2011, 01:36 AM	#12
Tow Me Glen Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 331	Re: Can I Dye Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel? Thanks Joe! __________________ Glen Simpson Severed Ties - Oregon Roseburg, Oregon 1983 Chevrolet C10 - Ginger Photos 1970 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Build Page: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown Past Trucks 1981 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Project Crewella: 1981 CCSB 1999 Chevrolet K2500 CCSB Photos



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