Steering Wheel -> leather wrap

[Motortrend]

Yeah, those stretched-on steering wheel covers seems uncomfortable in the hands and looks gaudy.

The thing speaks for itself.

[Walter]

A few years back, the leather of my Mazda 3 was starting to peel off. I didn't want to have to have it done sa seatmate coz ayoko ng makapal. I saw in Lazada a think leather that you have to saw yourself. Took maybe around 2 hours plus a lot of gas for the aircon kasi mainit hehe. Didn't notice the difference in circumference. Had it for 2 years or more I think & so far so good!

Same here ...

[_Cathy_]

as per their FB Messenger

P2,200 for steering wheel plain leather wrap
Addl P300 for perforated leather / for 2-tone leather
Addl P500 for repair if needed (pag nattwist na po forward & backward yung wheel)

Material is automotive grade genuine cowhide premium leather.

Ang laki ng price increase. The last time I inquired it was less than P2k pa.

Are you saying that all steering wheel covers are tacky?

I find it tacky too

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[oj88]

So hindi niyo pa nasubukan?

Baka naman yung mga less than 500 kasi na steering wheel covers yan. hehe

I have tried it for a short while... not my car. It felt awkward. It's like holding a toddler's bicycle tire.

But let me put it this way... I draw the line between two types of steering wheel wraps.... slip-ons and stitched-ons.

I am biased towards stitched-on covers. These can be in leather (which i prefer) or some other synthetic material, sawn on to the steering wheel to become one with it... and they look and feel a million times better.

I detest the slip-on types. More often than not, the steering wheel ends up being too thick and the cover leaves about an inch of gap where you can still see the dilapidated steering wheel... and where dust and all sort of dirt can collect..... gaudy. :D

These aren't sub-P500 covers but I wouldn't use them even if they're free.

[Motortrend]

I have tried it for a short while... not my car. It felt awkward. It's like holding a toddler's bicycle tire.

But let me put it this way... I draw the line between two types of steering wheel wraps.... slip-ons and stitched-ons.

I am biased towards stitched-on covers. These can be in leather (which i prefer) or some other synthetic material, sawn on to the steering wheel to become one with it... and they look and feel a million times better.

I detest the slip-on types. More often than not, the steering wheel ends up being too thick and the cover leaves about an inch of gap where you can still see the dilapidated steering wheel... and where dust and all sort of dirt can collect..... gaudy. :D

These aren't sub-P500 covers but I wouldn't use them even if they're free.

Exactly. Sometimes you don't need to try something to see that it is gaudy or tacky.

[Ry_Tower]

I have tried it for a short while... not my car. It felt awkward. It's like holding a toddler's bicycle tire.

But let me put it this way... I draw the line between two types of steering wheel wraps.... slip-ons and stitched-ons.

I am biased towards stitched-on covers. These can be in leather (which i prefer) or some other synthetic material, sawn on to the steering wheel to become one with it... and they look and feel a million times better.

I detest the slip-on types. More often than not, the steering wheel ends up being too thick and the cover leaves about an inch of gap where you can still see the dilapidated steering wheel... and where dust and all sort of dirt can collect..... gaudy. :D

These aren't sub-P500 covers but I wouldn't use them even if they're free.

Ah kaya naman pala. Stitched-ons din actually kay Seatmate, higher quality lang kanila. You can even purchase full-grain leather stitched-ons which are very very durable.

BTW iba ata definition natin ng gaudy. As per MW dictionary "some common synonyms of gaudy are flashy, garish, meretricious, and tawdry. While all these words mean "vulgarly or cheaply showy," gaudy implies a tasteless use of overly bright, often clashing colors or excessive ornamentation."

From your definition parang hindi gaudy tamang term eh. But that's just me.

But yes, most stitched-ons and slip-ons SWC feels tacky.

[_Cathy_]

These aren't sub-P500 covers but I wouldn't use them even if they're free.

Do you have the link for this?

I don't like steering wheel covers but this is decent enough to cover my peeling steering wheel before I could take it to seatmate

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[oj88]

Do you have the link for this?

I don't like steering wheel covers but this is decent enough to cover my peeling steering wheel before I could take it to seatmate

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Can't seem to find the source now. Try this one... it's the closest match I could find.

https://shopee.ph/%E2%9C%87%E2%98%BE...9-7475fae2c21c

[_Cathy_]

Can't seem to find the source now. Try this one... it's the closest match I could find.

https://shopee.ph/%E2%9C%87%E2%98%BE...9-7475fae2c21c

Thanks! P2600 din pala, I'll bring na lang to seatmate [emoji23] I don't wanna pay over P1000

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[Ry_Tower]

Thanks! P2600 din pala, I'll bring na lang to seatmate [emoji23] I don't wanna pay over P1000

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https://shopee.ph/%E3%80%90Spot-good...d-e3cfbb65df2d

Yan manipis din lang and less than P1,000. Hanap ka na lang ng magkakabit.

But if may spare time ka, go to Seatmate na nga lang.

[oj88]

Thanks! P2600 din pala, I'll bring na lang to seatmate [emoji23] I don't wanna pay over P1000

Exactly. 2.6k and it's still cheap-looking, IMO.

You can have it properly stitched for about the same amount and it will come out so much nicer..... oftentimes, even better than OEM.

I know it sounds snotty but, let's call a spade a spade.... It is what it is.

[Motortrend]

Exactly. 2.6k and it's still cheap-looking, IMO.

You can have it properly stitched for about the same amount and it will come out so much nicer..... oftentimes, even better than OEM.

I know it sounds snotty but, let's call a spade a spade.... It is what it is.

Not snotty at all. If it's cheap looking, gaudy, tacky or baduy, then so be it.

[Dr.Kamiya]

Call me elitist or matapobre whatever but why is it when drivers handle a car, so many of the plastic/rubber/leather parts wear out so quickly? The seats and steering wheels are dilapidated, the keyfob buttons are all beat up etc.

I have an almost 20-year old car that never touched hands with a driver and the interior is like new, but I've seen 5-year old AUVs/SUVs that look like they're twice the age.

[_Cathy_]

Call me elitist or matapobre whatever but why is it when drivers handle a car, so many of the plastic/rubber/leather parts wear out so quickly? The seats and steering wheels are dilapidated, the keyfob buttons are all beat up etc.

I have an almost 20-year old car that never touched hands with a driver and the interior is like new, but I've seen 5-year old AUVs/SUVs that look like they're twice the age.

In my case, sakit talaga ng car model ko. It's a 2010 model with 55k kms but on its 10th year the steering wheel began to peel and the dashboard cracked. It has covered parking. That's why I get really frustrated because my car is sariwa all over but the steering and dash makes it worse than a taxi

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[oj88]

Call me elitist or matapobre whatever but why is it when drivers handle a car, so many of the plastic/rubber/leather parts wear out so quickly? The seats and steering wheels are dilapidated, the keyfob buttons are all beat up etc.

I have an almost 20-year old car that never touched hands with a driver and the interior is like new, but I've seen 5-year old AUVs/SUVs that look like they're twice the age.

It really comes down to how you treat your vehicle. I am conscious with the interior of the my car... more than the exterior. I can't stand the tiniest of dust particles and/or smudges on polished surfaces. I also think about whatever residual stuff I have on my hands before I touch any of the things I care for. I have tissue and/or rags within reach, practically wherever I am.... car, office desk, home work desk, home workshop, etc. I clean off smudges, dirt and crud in my car interior almost constantly.

In contrast, whenever I get a chance to drive somebody else's vehicle, I find that my hands becomes sticky after driving. Women, in particular, with their never-ending skin care products, probably coating everything they touch. :D

And oh, if you frequently sanitize your hands with an alcohol-based solution that are often infused with moisturizers, these tend to damage some surfaces when you frequently touch them with your hands still damp. Best if you wipe your hands dry before touching such surfaces.

I have one of those 5D deep-dish floor mats that also covers part of the door sill. Even so, my shoes never touch any part of the door sill.... it goes straight in the middle of the mat. It hurts me to see passengers stepping on/off my vehicle using that part of the door sill, even though I know it's protected. I can name other examples but it's all going to be off-topic.

[ice15]

each of us has our own "ka-abnormalan" when it comes to our personal stuff.

I once know a person who would check the brake pedal to see if pantay tumapak yung previos owner.

with the case of the steering wheel, ito kasi yung hawak natin 100% of the time when driving and a better feel/look is a big plus for me.

pero most likely... di ko na nga papagawa since I've encountered buyers before na makatawad lang, they will criticize whatever upgrade na nilagay mo sa car.

[Walter]

Call me elitist or matapobre whatever but why is it when drivers handle a car, so many of the plastic/rubber/leather parts wear out so quickly? The seats and steering wheels are dilapidated, the keyfob buttons are all beat up etc.

Not their vehicle ... they won't handle with finess ... also, peasants live in harsher environment ... where things are just too barbaric ... doors are harder to close ... so they're used to slamming ... things are made of harsh materials ... so they handle things more roughly ... unairconditioned air ... so they're always sweaty ... peasant food ... so sweat is also acidic ...

[Walter]

It really comes down to how you treat your vehicle. I am conscious with the interior of the my car... more than the exterior. I can't stand the tiniest of dust particles and/or smudges on polished surfaces. I also think about whatever residual stuff I have on my hands before I touch any of the things I care for. I have tissue and/or rags within reach, practically wherever I am.... car, office desk, home work desk, home workshop, etc. I clean off smudges, dirt and crud in my car interior almost constantly.

Bwahahaha ... though I was the only one ... same behavior at home ... but the other people at home don't practice the same behavior ... so annoying ... when their hands are slimy from touching food ... their instinct is to wipe it on their clothes ... waadapaaak ... those grimy stuff will end up with other clothes when washed ...

[Walter]

In contrast, whenever I get a chance to drive somebody else's vehicle, I find that my hands becomes sticky after driving. Women, in particular, with their never-ending skin care products, probably coating everything they touch. :D

Little do women realize ... that this is the cause of plastics inside vehicles disintegrating ... <cough>Cathy<cough> ... manufacturers test vehicle interiors in harsh conditions ... expose them to heat ... to extreme cold ... but the materials are no match for women's lotions ...

Also not all sticky stuff are from lotions ... some are body fluids ...

[Walter]

I have one of those 5D deep-dish floor mats that also covers part of the door sill. Even so, my shoes never touch any part of the door sill.... it goes straight in the middle of the mat. It hurts me to see passengers stepping on/off my vehicle using that part of the door sill, even though I know it's protected. I can name other examples but it's all going to be off-topic.

Then there are those that sit cross legged at the back seat which then have their shoes rub the back of front seat ...

What is sitting de-quattro in english? ...