Help: Suggestions on Leather "Improvement" on Steering Wheel - Nissan Murano

jdb06 · 03-05-2006, 01:51 PM

To all those leather experts out there . . .

I would like to fix / improve some leather scaling on my MO steering wheel ('03 SE AWD purchased last month). Picture below.

I have tried multiple (10+) applications of Leatherique's oil rejuvenator and while the leather seems to continuously absorb the oil in these areas, it is now looking worse than before.

Any thoughts, suggestions or first hand experiences on removing such scaling?

Thanks in advance!
JDB

**Eric L.** · 03-05-2006, 03:28 PM

Since your problem is not a deposit on the surface of the leather, but rather, leather that is worn away, you will probably need to repair the leather, not treat it.

I think an upholstery service could certainly apply a polymer coat in that area to cover up the damaged portions, but you might be left with a vinyl/rubbery feeling.

A safer bet might be to just put a leather wheel cover on top of that - I have a "wheelskins" brand on my Murano and I love the thick feel (its as thick as a BMW steering wheel now). It did not match up perfectly though, as you can see in my picture (its a little offset on the bottom spoke - I chose to match up the two side spokes for more symmetry on the part of the wheel I actually see). Its also not nearly as blue as in the picture - in real life its a dark blue that almost looks black (and looks great against my blue exterior).

Do a google on Wheelskins for more information.

enamurao · 03-05-2006, 04:40 PM

wheel cover would be the best bet, there is a seller on ebay where I bought not only the wheel cover but seat cover and seat belts pads with nissan logo in it that look and feel like leather.
here is the thread where I post picture of wheel cover.

enamurao · 03-05-2006, 04:40 PM

Seat covers?

**Eric L.** · 03-05-2006, 04:47 PM

It took me over an hour to sew on the stitches for the wheelskin but in the end, I think it looks much better than a slip on wheel cover, but its your own choice.

hfelknor · 03-05-2006, 05:35 PM

Think I would go with the Wheelskin, but repair is not out of the question.

Here is a repair website.
YOu can call them.
You can use them.
Or you can print out some of their stuff and visit an upholstery shop......

http://www.leathermagic.com/

They even have Nissan colors.

Homer

hfelknor · 03-05-2006, 05:36 PM

Used to be this

03-05-2006, 01:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
jdb06 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Jose Posts: 32	Help: Suggestions on Leather "Improvement" on Steering Wheel To all those leather experts out there . . . I would like to fix / improve some leather scaling on my MO steering wheel ('03 SE AWD purchased last month). Picture below. I have tried multiple (10+) applications of Leatherique's oil rejuvenator and while the leather seems to continuously absorb the oil in these areas, it is now looking worse than before. Any thoughts, suggestions or first hand experiences on removing such scaling? Thanks in advance! JDB Attached Thumbnails

03-05-2006, 03:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
Eric L. Moderator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 8,199	Since your problem is not a deposit on the surface of the leather, but rather, leather that is worn away, you will probably need to repair the leather, not treat it. I think an upholstery service could certainly apply a polymer coat in that area to cover up the damaged portions, but you might be left with a vinyl/rubbery feeling. A safer bet might be to just put a leather wheel cover on top of that - I have a "wheelskins" brand on my Murano and I love the thick feel (its as thick as a BMW steering wheel now). It did not match up perfectly though, as you can see in my picture (its a little offset on the bottom spoke - I chose to match up the two side spokes for more symmetry on the part of the wheel I actually see). Its also not nearly as blue as in the picture - in real life its a dark blue that almost looks black (and looks great against my blue exterior). Do a google on Wheelskins for more information. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 2003 Midnight Blue SE AWD w/VDC Colgan Bra, Mobil One, JWT POP charger PAC aux input adapter, hardwired Escort Passport x50, KUDA mount for MP3 player, Porterfield R4S brake pads (now Akebono ProACT), ATE Superblue Yokohama Envigor (much improved over stock Goodyears) Lots of squeaks and rattles.

03-05-2006, 04:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
enamurao Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: sunny florida Posts: 295	wheel cover would be the best bet, there is a seller on ebay where I bought not only the wheel cover but seat cover and seat belts pads with nissan logo in it that look and feel like leather. here is the thread where I post picture of wheel cover. __________________ 04SE AWD glacier pearl,leather,navigation,dvd with roofmounted lcd,sunroof.

03-05-2006, 04:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
enamurao Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: sunny florida Posts: 295	Seat covers? __________________ 04SE AWD glacier pearl,leather,navigation,dvd with roofmounted lcd,sunroof.

03-05-2006, 04:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
Eric L. Moderator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 8,199	It took me over an hour to sew on the stitches for the wheelskin but in the end, I think it looks much better than a slip on wheel cover, but its your own choice. __________________ 2003 Midnight Blue SE AWD w/VDC Colgan Bra, Mobil One, JWT POP charger PAC aux input adapter, hardwired Escort Passport x50, KUDA mount for MP3 player, Porterfield R4S brake pads (now Akebono ProACT), ATE Superblue Yokohama Envigor (much improved over stock Goodyears) Lots of squeaks and rattles.

03-05-2006, 05:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
hfelknor Super Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 3,281	Think I would go with the Wheelskin, but repair is not out of the question. Here is a repair website. YOu can call them. You can use them. Or you can print out some of their stuff and visit an upholstery shop...... http://www.leathermagic.com/ They even have Nissan colors. Homer Attached Thumbnails __________________ 2001 Jaguar XJ8 Cruiser 2004 ThunderBird 2 passenger Runabout HAD The GOLD RUSH until Nov 6 2009 2003 Gold SLFWD with Premium, Sunroof, Latte Leather, Ultrashield Invisible Bra, Sunroof wind deflector, Aluminum Tank Guard, Chrome Wheels by Ion Alloy, Michelin 235/65-18 Cross Terrains, Garmin Nuvi 2008 Cadillac Gold Mist DTS LUX III - Gone! 2010 Mercedes Benz GLK 350 - Gone! "Didja ever notice that quiet people are not the only ones who don't say much?"

03-05-2006, 05:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
hfelknor Super Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 3,281	Used to be this Attached Thumbnails __________________ 2001 Jaguar XJ8 Cruiser 2004 ThunderBird 2 passenger Runabout HAD The GOLD RUSH until Nov 6 2009 2003 Gold SLFWD with Premium, Sunroof, Latte Leather, Ultrashield Invisible Bra, Sunroof wind deflector, Aluminum Tank Guard, Chrome Wheels by Ion Alloy, Michelin 235/65-18 Cross Terrains, Garmin Nuvi 2008 Cadillac Gold Mist DTS LUX III - Gone! 2010 Mercedes Benz GLK 350 - Gone! "Didja ever notice that quiet people are not the only ones who don't say much?"

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