Like my Yeti, my steering wheel is 13 years old. Unlike my Yeti, my steering wheel needs refurbishing.
About four years ago I installed a pair of steering wheel controls which needed to be mounted (glued) on my steering wheel.
After I changed my infotainment system in 2022 I added a new steering wheel controller.
Marks and glue from the first controls are still visible 😡
I am NOT buying another steering wheel.
An idea comes to me (always dangerous!).Leftover from a cabinet I refurbished in my kitchen is some black, textured, self-adhesive, hard-wearing vinyl
View hard-wearing self-adhesive vinyl on Amazon |
Let's give this a try and see how it turns out...
I snap off the bluntish end of the knife blade - now it's new and razor sharp
One slip, and something's getting sliced off! 😰Out comes my little squeegee...
Now let's use a permanent marker pen to colour in the edges of the vinyl...
Not bad.
But I don't think I am finished yet😏
I order a pair of breathable steering wheel covers and they arrive fast.
On they go.
View steering wheel covers on Amazon |
And there's more...
Regular readers will remember that I recently improved the look of my seats (to me anyway) by applying a leather style braid in places.
Click to view post on Yeti seats makeover |
Let's get that leftover roll out and have a look.
Might be good times. 😀
Let's go for it.
So I'll cut off a strip...
And peel away the self-adhesive backing.
I push down firmly, and...
Now to the bottom...
BOOM!
It looks brand new.
And unique (always a plus for me).
And matches my seats.
And no obstruction of the airbag
Thanks for visiting.
And feel free to stay tuned for more Yeti modifications I have planned.
If you want the hard-wearing vinyl it's here on Amazon
Steering wheel covers are here on Amazon
And if you want leather style braiding it is here on Amazon
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