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Truly refreshing how-to hack repair video (and it's without usually insufferable, all-too-personal and so GD annoying background music - thanks for that BTW). Cheers!
Thanks for the education! Ive been wrapping wheels with leather for 8 years now, thinking I might offer some repair services after I practice what you just shared! Thank you.
4 years down the road now and I have used this advice many times! The first time I did this it was on a wheel from a Skyline that was a seamless wrap and ive never been good enough to pull those kind of results. I told the owner I can make it look new but not seamless (no skive machine). I then applied this technique to just the flawed areas that were the reason they wanted it recovered and in very little time the wheel was like new again! I didnt even charge the customer, I had learned so much for free I just passed it on, the first time. This video popped up in my notifications so I thought it was worth updating my experience. I have also used super glue to repair chips and cracks in wood steering wheels with the thick gloss coating. Fill, sand, fill sand until perfect and you can buff the repair areas away.
I'm late to the party, but this is absolutely amazing. I might try this on my 2003 Cobra steering wheel that has a 2inch long scratch in only one part of the wheel. Wish I could just send it in to you guys to fix! You have excellent craftsmanship.
Rub 'n Restore, Inc. Still a great video. Was there a logical reason for it or can the same result be achieved with an air brush or 20oz HVLP spray gun?
Good.Instructional.My concern is ..would the restored touched up part match in color texture and feel with the rest of the unrestored part of the steering wheel ? Doesnt show in the video In any case its hard to asses from a video
I have a 9 foot sofa including an ottoman, 6 bucket seats & 3 rear bench seats to restore. I need the cheapest & easiest fixes possible. The cars used cars I recently purchased were not cared for well. My leather couch we got before we had 5 cats. They enjoy running across it, they do not use it as a scratching post thankfully! I’m curious about the filler you used in the video. I just have small cracks to fill & every filler I’ve seen is not stainable.
Sorry one more question. What fluid tip size do you use when spraying? Going to apply it tomorrow but not sure if I should use a small detail gun or a full size
Okay, here is the 100.00 question....what leather paint do you use or recommend for a grey to black color change and is dye better than paint for longevity to U.V. rays and normal wear a steering experiances
You're not going to have luck with dyes on a steering wheel, in my experience. More info why and the differences between dyes and finishes here: rubnrestore.com/how-to/leather-dye-vs-leather-paint/ Our products are acrylics. These wear naturally, but are not as durable when it comes to changing color on auto interiors or steering wheels. Heavier urethane or elastomeric coating like those made by SEM are initially a better choice. The disadvantage is that if / when these heavier coatings degrade, the stripping, sanding and prep can be more arduous. With an acrylic, there's no cracking, flaking paint that has to be evened out, and you just apply more. See here: rubnrestore.com/how-to/vinyl-and-leather-finishes-paints/
I had a plastic button scrub my wheel getting out of my car from my pants... Nursing scrubs. Doh! I can't even see the scrape but I feel it and it is annoying to say the least. I'm not totally opposed to using super glue, but you mentioned using the baking soda too make an"epoxy", could I just use a two part epoxy instead then follow other steps? Thx
Very cool!! Looks BRAND NEW!! I’m actually gonna restore the leather head rest of my favorite rocker recliner today. Of course I’m gonna use the Rub ‘n Restore! It works great however because of my “ALMOST BALD” buzz cut, every 6 months I need to touch it up. I don’t mind because your product is a lot of fun to use and basically “dummy proof.” If you don’t like the final product, you can always do it again until you’re happy!! I wish you did more videos! I really get excited when I get the notification!!! 👍❤️🌺😊
excellent work, I just bought a used wheel for my car which needs some attention, could you tell me what kind of paint I have to use? is regular automotive paint gonna work?
@@RubnRestore Thank you for getting back to me and sharing the link info. But I’m not good on fixing stuff even though it looks easy. I rather pay and leave it to the pros.
Is there a size that’s to large to repair. The dealership I got my oil change at damaged my wheel but it takes up about a 3rd of the whole steering wheel.. should they buy a new wheel at that point?
I have some random white dots on my model 3 steering wheel that look like small drops of white out. Its driving me crazy. What would you recommend i do? What is the paint like product you used ?
thank you very much! very helpful and appreciated. I made a stupid mistake to remove the grease from the black leather of the steering.. I wiped with (nail polish remover acetone) stripping the color and making it dull :(( I dont know how to restore it :( any recommendation as to a touch of black color that wouldnt stain my hands while driving in the future ... thanks a lot
Sand it all round to fine smooth finish dust and clean Mix some oil and thinner in 1:1 ratio apply evenly leave it overnight Use hair dryer up close to heat and tighten the top surface..bliw then grip with a smooth cardboard around it in alternate intervals Apply black dye acrylic water based evenly Apply clear ciat acrylic water based finisher STARTLING RESULTS CHEAP AND BRILLIANT LIKE NEW
somehow my thumb nail took a small gouge out of my 2020 Honda Civic exl steering wheel.... wish I trusted myself to do this or wish I could have you do it, ugh.
Melissa Smith lol nice. I have a 2020 civic si and I got a steering wheel cover to protect the leather from the sun. When I went to take it off I ripped the top and it’s gonna start peeling
Thanks for sharing this technique with us! That being said, a 'change in colour' hides a myriad of sins. If the plan is to retain the original colour, would you suggest planing on respraying the entire wheel with the colour used for the repair? (ie colour closest to what you originally had) Or, do you think a spot repair would be sufficient?
@@RubnRestore yeah I thought as much my steering wheel has wear right at the very top I think the previous owner wore a ring on his left hand because the gear knob is a metal type ball & that has scratches on it aswell so I put it down to a wedding ring
Hey can I use this method on my center console got a small tear from my dog today. Damn dog dont know how to stay in the back. No more dogs in my car. But really need to know if this will work
What type of super glue did you use? Was it Gorilla Glue? Thanks for the video, I am going to use this to attempt a small tear repair on my steering wheel-hoping I can fill it with the glue and place the tint I have on top.
I've got a 2016 dodge caravan and my leather is flaking, I want to know if you can help me and if so do you have an email I can send you pictures to show you
Honestly just get another steering wheel from the wreckers in reasonable condition and get the autoelec guy to fit it all the hands-free radio controls etc..not expensive This repair won't last 12 months
This is so wrong. You made it look 10 times harder than it should've been. You should apply the filler with the right tools (and not with a napkin...) only ONE time, and then sand everything down to perfection, paint and seal.
It totally comes off. this is for car dealers to flip cars and make them look new again to sell. this is a temporary fix to make it look good I had this done to my car before i bought it and it wore off the week after i bought it. came off and looks bad again
Seriously??? You need leather filler which is flexible then you need to sand it and prime it then spray it with leather spray then seal it then polish it. Then the next owner can buy a new steering wheel as leather needs to be conditioned and when you condition it all that shit will come straight off!
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very impressive, the sanding of the leather had me troubled, but final outcome is perfect....😀
Thankyou. I damaged my new car steering wheel and was kicking myself for my indiscretion , but now you’ve showed me that it is repairable.
Corvette?
Truly refreshing how-to hack repair video (and it's without usually insufferable, all-too-personal and so GD annoying background music - thanks for that BTW). Cheers!
Thanks for the education! Ive been wrapping wheels with leather for 8 years now, thinking I might offer some repair services after I practice what you just shared! Thank you.
4 years down the road now and I have used this advice many times! The first time I did this it was on a wheel from a Skyline that was a seamless wrap and ive never been good enough to pull those kind of results. I told the owner I can make it look new but not seamless (no skive machine). I then applied this technique to just the flawed areas that were the reason they wanted it recovered and in very little time the wheel was like new again! I didnt even charge the customer, I had learned so much for free I just passed it on, the first time. This video popped up in my notifications so I thought it was worth updating my experience. I have also used super glue to repair chips and cracks in wood steering wheels with the thick gloss coating. Fill, sand, fill sand until perfect and you can buff the repair areas away.
It’s like magic!! ❤
I was getting worried that it wasn’t going to turn out well but it exceeded my expectations!
I didn’t even know there was a solution to a beat up steering wheel hahahahahaha! You’re awesome
I rub n restore every day
Incredible work! Can tell you're very confident and don't second guess yourself.
I just wanted to say your voice is so soothing to listen to. This was super informative but also ASMR 😊
Thanks for video!
I absolutely agree that filming yourself affects the work you do. But you did great job 👏
This is so helpful. You are a true craftswoman
Thanks very much!
I'm late to the party, but this is absolutely amazing. I might try this on my 2003 Cobra steering wheel that has a 2inch long scratch in only one part of the wheel. Wish I could just send it in to you guys to fix! You have excellent craftsmanship.
WOW! Very inspirational and feel ready to have a go at my steering wheel finally! Thanks alot for sharing.
At first i was doubting but wow the at end i was speechless.👍👍👍👍
EXACTLY what I needed help with! Thank you for sharing! Sub’d!
Mad skillz. Respect.
Excellent finish. I wish I could have mine done.
Thank you so much, just fixed my steering wheel with the instructions you provided, it works great and it looks amazing.
Cool video, incredible results.
This is really successful. Thank you so much.!
Excellent job! looks good
Really nice video. Looks great! Thanks for sharing!
Real skill.
Excellent instruction. I'll be trying this out later. Thanks!
Bruh
Excellent job, thanks for the video.
Thanks for making this video.
Wow!!! Great work 👏 that's amazing.
Super
Thank you
This is impressive. Thanks for the video.
you're very very very excellent !! thanks
Great video thank you 👍
I like how you make it look DIY friendly then bust out the 200 paint gun.
Rub 'n Restore, Inc. Still a great video. Was there a logical reason for it or can the same result be achieved with an air brush or 20oz HVLP spray gun?
Wow! Thank you for posting. Now I'm gonna hit that sub button!
What would you do if your steering wheel was roughed up, almost like a suede finish? Sand down with 320 and then wipe on superglue to seal?
Excellent job nice finish
Good.Instructional.My concern is ..would the restored touched up part match in color texture and feel with the rest of the unrestored part of the steering wheel ?
Doesnt show in the video
In any case its hard to asses from a video
Amazing work!!
I like your voice, it's very attractive ☺️
Brilliant
I have a 9 foot sofa including an ottoman, 6 bucket seats & 3 rear bench seats to restore. I need the cheapest & easiest fixes possible. The cars used cars I recently purchased were not cared for well. My leather couch we got before we had 5 cats. They enjoy running across it, they do not use it as a scratching post thankfully! I’m curious about the filler you used in the video. I just have small cracks to fill & every filler I’ve seen is not stainable.
Sorry one more question. What fluid tip size do you use when spraying? Going to apply it tomorrow but not sure if I should use a small detail gun or a full size
wow. bookmarked!
nice touch from you! no need to wrap it again...
Antes era cuero rayado, ahora es goma pintada.
Great Job
Awsome job thank you
wish i could pay you to do mine 😞 .
Is it best to apply this product with a spray gun? I have one.... I just want to use the method that would be the most durable over time
@Rub 'n Restore, Inc. ok thanks! Are there any conditioners or top coatings that will help protect against wear?
Okay, here is the 100.00 question....what leather paint do you use or recommend for a grey to black color change and is dye better than paint for longevity to U.V. rays and normal wear a steering experiances
You're not going to have luck with dyes on a steering wheel, in my experience. More info why and the differences between dyes and finishes here: rubnrestore.com/how-to/leather-dye-vs-leather-paint/
Our products are acrylics. These wear naturally, but are not as durable when it comes to changing color on auto interiors or steering wheels. Heavier urethane or elastomeric coating like those made by SEM are initially a better choice. The disadvantage is that if / when these heavier coatings degrade, the stripping, sanding and prep can be more arduous. With an acrylic, there's no cracking, flaking paint that has to be evened out, and you just apply more. See here: rubnrestore.com/how-to/vinyl-and-leather-finishes-paints/
Excellent tutorial! Please tell me where to buy the kit and or stain and sealer products you use
I had a plastic button scrub my wheel getting out of my car from my pants... Nursing scrubs. Doh! I can't even see the scrape but I feel it and it is annoying to say the least. I'm not totally opposed to using super glue, but you mentioned using the baking soda too make an"epoxy", could I just use a two part epoxy instead then follow other steps? Thx
How would you suggest doing a repair like this without removing the steering wheel? Not comfortable with spraying something inside the car.
Very cool!! Looks BRAND NEW!! I’m actually gonna restore the leather head rest of my favorite rocker recliner today. Of course I’m gonna use the Rub ‘n Restore! It works great however because of my “ALMOST BALD” buzz cut, every 6 months I need to touch it up. I don’t mind because your product is a lot of fun to use and basically “dummy proof.” If you don’t like the final product, you can always do it again until you’re happy!! I wish you did more videos! I really get excited when I get the notification!!! 👍❤️🌺😊
Pls give ur mobil3 number
excellent work, I just bought a used wheel for my car which needs some attention, could you tell me what kind of paint I have to use? is regular automotive paint gonna work?
@@RubnRestore Awesome.
How much do you charge to fixed a leather steering wheel with deep scratches, cuts, faded color?
@@RubnRestore Thank you for getting back to me and sharing the link info. But I’m not good on fixing stuff even though it looks easy. I rather pay and leave it to the pros.
Why did you use super glue instead of leather putty / filler?
Do you use a top coat after painting?
Girlfriend accidentally put a slit in her steering wheel key. Would this also work for that? (2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee) Thx!
Is there a size that’s to large to repair. The dealership I got my oil change at damaged my wheel but it takes up about a 3rd of the whole steering wheel.. should they buy a new wheel at that point?
Nice, but any info what kind of paint you use?
I have some random white dots on my model 3 steering wheel that look like small drops of white out. Its driving me crazy. What would you recommend i do? What is the paint like product you used ?
Nice..
Rip if u have tumbled leather
thank you very much! very helpful and appreciated. I made a stupid mistake to remove the grease from the black leather of the steering.. I wiped with (nail polish remover acetone) stripping the color and making it dull :(( I dont know how to restore it :( any recommendation as to a touch of black color that wouldnt stain my hands while driving in the future ... thanks a lot
@@RubnRestore thank you so much I am making a call now
Sand it all round to fine smooth finish dust and clean
Mix some oil and thinner in 1:1 ratio apply evenly leave it overnight
Use hair dryer up close to heat and tighten the top surface..bliw then grip with a smooth cardboard around it in alternate intervals
Apply black dye acrylic water based evenly
Apply clear ciat acrylic water based finisher
STARTLING RESULTS CHEAP AND BRILLIANT LIKE NEW
Would the paint come off due to wear?
Isn’t the leather hard where you applied super glue?
somehow my thumb nail took a small gouge out of my 2020 Honda Civic exl steering wheel.... wish I trusted myself to do this or wish I could have you do it, ugh.
Same lol
@@nathangonzalez1268 I guess my leather regenerated itself/bounced back somehow cause there was a gash and now it's gone.
Melissa Smith lol nice. I have a 2020 civic si and I got a steering wheel cover to protect the leather from the sun. When I went to take it off I ripped the top and it’s gonna start peeling
THX
Aren't most steering wheels vinyl or synthetic leather?
7:48 What is this spray that makes patterns?
may i ask what alcohol for ? cleaning grease on leather ?
excellent
WoW! Can i ask what paint do u use? Thx in advance
Thanks for sharing this technique with us! That being said, a 'change in colour' hides a myriad of sins. If the plan is to retain the original colour, would you suggest planing on respraying the entire wheel with the colour used for the repair? (ie colour closest to what you originally had) Or, do you think a spot repair would be sufficient?
@@RubnRestore what is the most common cause for steering wheel wear is it rings on people's fingers?
@@RubnRestore yeah I thought as much my steering wheel has wear right at the very top I think the previous owner wore a ring on his left hand because the gear knob is a metal type ball & that has scratches on it aswell so I put it down to a wedding ring
@@fireball8767 i always took those steps and today i scratched mine with my radio from work.😤😤😤😤😤😭😭😭😭
@@tupapi6989 😖
What type of colour u use to dyed the steering wheel?
Is the final finish durable?
It's me or have you started to make more mesh than before?🤣
that will work with soft dashboard?
What color can be used. Its not helpful for us users if you use some magic custom color...
@@RubnRestore I understand but what kind of color is it if the steering wheel is black for example. Is it acrylic color...?
Hey can I use this method on my center console got a small tear from my dog today. Damn dog dont know how to stay in the back. No more dogs in my car. But really need to know if this will work
@@RubnRestore alright
@@RubnRestore that's your email?
You didnt match the grain texture from the rest of the leather as shown in the first pic. It now looks smooth
Hi, wich chip guard are you using?.. found a lot different ones. I have to do 15 steering wheels in almost the same colour, and looks nice!
@@RubnRestore Ah thanks for the fast reply!.. Thanks.. Ah its Nice work!
Wow
What is the part number for the Chip Guard? Not finding that bottle only Heavy Texture or Clear.
Thanks so much!
Cats can drive!
NOICE!
AWESOME … JUST JOHN
Nice work but may i ask what kind of color u used n what brand do u recommend
What type of super glue did you use? Was it Gorilla Glue?
Thanks for the video, I am going to use this to attempt a small tear repair on my steering wheel-hoping I can fill it with the glue and place the tint I have on top.
I've got a 2016 dodge caravan and my leather is flaking, I want to know if you can help me and if so do you have an email I can send you pictures to show you
@@RubnRestore I just sent you an email I also included my leather seats where the lining is unsewing
Honestly just get another steering wheel from the wreckers in reasonable condition and get the autoelec guy to fit it all the hands-free radio controls etc..not expensive
This repair won't last 12 months
Lmao and to think I had all these products at home
@@RubnRestore can I use black shoe polish to touch up the paint?
@Rub 'n Restore, Inc. thanks! Any specific glue you recommend that you used in this video?
This is so wrong. You made it look 10 times harder than it should've been. You should apply the filler with the right tools (and not with a napkin...) only ONE time, and then sand everything down to perfection, paint and seal.
@@RubnRestore I sincerely disagree with your method, but hey it's your video and obviously the results are fine. No offence intended.
Kick ass
If you scratch that ring can you fix it too 🤪
Blurred 'after' photo completely discredits the work shown, or is hiding the truth from a more critical eye?
It totally comes off. this is for car dealers to flip cars and make them look new again to sell. this is a temporary fix to make it look good I had this done to my car before i bought it and it wore off the week after i bought it. came off and looks bad again
Seriously??? You need leather filler which is flexible then you need to sand it and prime it then spray it with leather spray then seal it then polish it. Then the next owner can buy a new steering wheel as leather needs to be conditioned and when you condition it all that shit will come straight off!