WheelSkins cover using cross and back stitches
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Car: '89 Formula, Black w/ gray interior
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WheelSkins cover using cross and back stitches
Just completed an install of a WheelSkins EuroTone steering wheel cover. Instead of using the included thread, I purchased some dark green from amazon and used a cross stitch and back stitch instead of the whip stitch. I made a few boo-boos, but over all, I'm pretty pleased. I have a black and gray interior and the charcoal and black WheelSkin is a very good match. I used dark green thread because I hope to paint the care black forest green in the future and I thought it would be a nice accent.
Taking the wheel off the car was key. I've installed these before on another vehicle and it was much easier with the wheel off.
Taking the wheel off the car was key. I've installed these before on another vehicle and it was much easier with the wheel off.
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From: Roanoke, VA
Car: '89 Formula, Black w/ gray interior
Engine: LB9, 230 HP, 305 ci, TPI
Transmission: 5 sp manual
Axle/Gears: Borg Warner 3.45 limited slip
Re: WheelSkins cover using cross and back stitches
Thank you, Sir.
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Car: 1989 IROC-Z 305 LB9 AT Convertible
Engine: LB9 305
Transmission: AT
Re: WheelSkins cover using cross and back stitches
I have installed a few w/ the wheel mounted. How did you hold the wheel, installing the skin, wheel off?
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Car: '89 Formula, Black w/ gray interior
Engine: LB9, 230 HP, 305 ci, TPI
Transmission: 5 sp manual
Axle/Gears: Borg Warner 3.45 limited slip
Re: WheelSkins cover using cross and back stitches
I found this position with wheel wedged against the table worked best.
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Engine: 4.8 LR4
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Re: WheelSkins cover using cross and back stitches
Work looks nice, but not a fan on the color. Looks like mint floss stitched in there. Maybe it looks better in natural light ...
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Re: WheelSkins cover using cross and back stitches
wow looks nice
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From: Roanoke, VA
Car: '89 Formula, Black w/ gray interior
Engine: LB9, 230 HP, 305 ci, TPI
Transmission: 5 sp manual
Axle/Gears: Borg Warner 3.45 limited slip
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Joined: Jul 1999
Posts: 32
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From: Roanoke, VA
Car: '89 Formula, Black w/ gray interior
Engine: LB9, 230 HP, 305 ci, TPI
Transmission: 5 sp manual
Axle/Gears: Borg Warner 3.45 limited slip
Re: WheelSkins cover using cross and back stitches
For anyone interested on how its done:
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