According to my research, to ensure a finish that is long lasting it is essential to wait 24 - 36 hours before applying the top coat. Also, the top coat must be applied in thin coats, waiting at least 1/2 an hour before the next coat. This process cannot be rushed.
I did this on mine but with a different product it lasted for a while but since I was changing from reddish to brown wood grain all over. I had the brown one redone in nappa leather. Easier to do properly if you just take off the wheel pretty easy to do on LS.
I dont know, i prefer it being straight to the point instead him waffling on for 5 minutes before doing the job...one thing i cant stand is those American 'how to' videos where the person talks and talks and talks and talks instead of just getting on with what you are there to watch
Cheers useful to see how a large area is done, looks really good. I just had small area on the bottom of my 2004 Celica steering wheel, and a tiny bit worn on my 2017 GT86. Sponge 🧽 is a great idea.
Good simple to follow film , but that music 🤪. Before and after pictures are two different steering wheels also. Check the volume buttons in the comparison shot at the end .
Wow I stumbled across this video by accident and I own an ls460 with the exact same problem on my steering wheel. This video helps a lot thank you and has it lasted very long?
Sorry for the late reply. It is starting to wear off after 2 years. No biggie, will do a new coat soon, but this time I will put it on a single coat. Put on too much the first time and it gave the steering wheel a bit too much texture.
I have a better idea that i have used successfully -simply buy a can of vinyl spray (color of your choice in a store like auto zone) Clean the wheel then tape off and spray. The spray is elastic and drys quickly. I do spray twice an hour apart. M
Sorry for the late reply. Yes, you can absolutely do it on any color steering wheel. But with colors to get a good match you will want to find a shop that mixes the color according to a sample from your car.
In my case it took about two weeks of using the car for the steering wheel to become completely not sticky anymore. Maybe it can be accelerated with some more drying using a hair dryer or maybe by cleaning it after coating. But those are just guesses.
Most likely. But then you have to cover the entirety of the steering wheel to avoid gray patches. Also consider that it will eventually wear off on the parts that get touched more, which due to the color difference will be immediately visible.
I actually don't know since it's a sanding pad specifically for leather. www.colourlock.com/leather-sanding-pad.html. But I reckon it's most likely something very high like 1000.
Do you experiance after some days or weeks the spot where you are holding the wheel at most that it becomes a bit rough and the whole area that is colored feels rubbery? The finger prints tend to be visible..
Usually leather restore places will either already have it ready or they will ask for a headrest or some sample they can mix a perfect match off. With black it's just black however - they don't require any sample as it will match as long as it's black and not some dark grey or charcoal. Back in the day I used www.colourlock.com/.
No idea about the grit, but I would say very fine (4000 or so). I did buy everything from colourlock: www.colourlock.com/all-diy-products/tools/leather-sanding-pad.html
I think this is not the real Mario because the Mario I know is bold, so he doesn't have a hair dryer and he is talking about tunnels, his Swiss crime record and all the pros on the LS600 "all the time" and in this video I dont hear anything I am so confused right now 😂
@@swisscarguy Hi Mario, Good to hear it's the real Mario! And then singing some Italian opera song yes 😂I have just bought one more LS430 President (addicted) and the steering wheel has the same problem. Dit yours stay nice because I don't want chemicals on my hands all the time. With yours It's only a little bit shiny where I like the matt finish.
