snake134

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Michigan winters are cold as hell and i was wondering if anybody knew where to get an alcantara/suede steering wheel cover...something with a good squishy feel

there was a guy on the jeep srt8 forums that had it custom done at an upholstry shop:
http://www.cherokeesrt8.com/forums/s...ead.php?t=3757

possible for the TL?

Trew

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I can't imagine that would last. Alcantara is rich in quality but it's still not real suede. I would expect it to wear out pretty fast.

ballinfizzle89

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Don't just get a cover, have it done custom. It'll hold up better and look way better.

csmeance

do you want this as a permanent solution or something that can be taken on and off? If permanent, get an upholstery shop to get your the alcantra used specifically for the wheel, like on the new CTS-V. In you want something removable, check your local auto store...

chill_dog

godfather2 did this on his TSX. It looked really good.

sT04Louis

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Ive looked into Alcantara before, and everyone i talked to says that it lasts longer than suede/microsuede

Cerezo

I've always wanted to do this, mainly to make the steering wheel thicker. Any Automotive Upholstery can do it?

snake134

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I want this as a permanant solution so I guess i'll find a shop to do a custom job

I was hoping somebody made a TL specific one

Cerezo

I asked a upholstery shop for a quote yesterday. This is what I got for the reply.
"Yes, we can do a steering wheel wrap in whatever material you would
like. The labor will be $680, & then whatever the material's cost. We
have plenty of materials in our showroom to choose from. Stop by at any
time!"

I was like... uh. Are they freaking serious about over 700 bucks for a couple hours of work?

sT04Louis

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It has to be hand stitched, so it takes a bit longer than 2 hours to do.

Its not a simple thing like a headliner.

huyrua

Don't alcantara/suede tend to absorb grease and sweats thus making it harder to clean vs. leather surface

Cerezo

Wash hands before driving