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Chewy
03-19-2014, 07:31 AM
Hey guys, as some of you know, I purchased a used GXP and sold my GT. Well, me being the OCD guy that I am, there were a few things that needed taken care of before the car saw a show or the light of day for that matter.

The steering wheel I have is 450 bucks to replace and since it wasn't in really bad condition, I looked into other avenues to fix the issue.

Like a dummy, I don't have a before picture, but if any of you have seen a steering wheel or seats where the color has rubbed off and you can see the leather beneath, then you know what I started with.

So, I bought this product from "Magic Mender" and set off to fix my issue. Check out the video and the results. It's truly as easy as they show in the video!

I put 3 color applications on it and then 2 clear semi-gloss applications on it for added protection. The result speak for itself IMO! I still have to condition the rest of the wheel which will bring its color and depth up to par with the newly repaired area.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcntjXiCiig
travis gore
03-19-2014, 11:43 AM
looks nice Chris.
J Wikoff
03-19-2014, 12:01 PM
Is this the same stuff you recommended the clear coat to help with my peely HSV wheel?
Chewy
03-19-2014, 12:08 PM
Is this the same stuff you recommended the clear coat to help with my peely HSV wheel?

Probably! I have a vague recollection of doing that... lol

Chris
roman1978
03-19-2014, 12:42 PM
wow thats amazing
MongosG8
03-19-2014, 08:01 PM
Nice job Chris!
msb7144
06-02-2014, 10:34 AM
What if its not cracked but looks like some places on the steering wheel are just wearing through, would this do the job?
roman1978
06-02-2014, 11:04 AM
Can you explain to us what is the process
Chewy
06-02-2014, 12:00 PM
What if its not cracked but looks like some places on the steering wheel are just wearing through, would this do the job?

That's EXACTLY what was wrong with mine!

Watching the video shows you EXACTLY how I did it. It's holding up VERY well so far!
msb7144
12-08-2014, 09:02 PM
What color did you use? Just black or graphite?
Chewy
12-09-2014, 06:08 AM
What color did you use? Just black or graphite?

I used their basic black color.
-Ray-
12-10-2014, 01:01 AM
Video was unavailable Chris.
Chewy
12-10-2014, 04:48 AM
Video was unavailable Chris.

Thanks, they must have changed it! I added a new link!
mot76
01-21-2015, 10:00 AM
I have the red/onyx seats and left a screw driver in my back pocket. I ended up with a few small holes in my seat after I realized what was going on. I felt so stupid. Anyway, I found this guy who repaired it and it looks great. He even had to poke a few new holes in the leather to match the perforations. I don't know if he used what you have but that stuff looks like something we all could do. If you noticed any GTO's drivers seats, some suffer from premature wear on the seat bolsters. I bet this product would bring them back to life.
roman1978
01-21-2015, 10:03 AM
Please PM me his info I have a hole in my front seat in the ered leather that I would like to fix
I am in NY also
BAMAGXP
06-16-2015, 09:16 AM
Nice. Looked gimickee at first but good stuff.
Chewy
06-16-2015, 09:44 AM
It works and still looks like new!