Wrapped the inside of my steering wheel matte white

[XLR82XS]

Does anyone have an extra trim I can borrow?

eBay.

 

[Pete9tx]

Your post inspired me to do the same. As someone who tried to do it with the wheel on before realizing that wasn’t an option and starting over with the wheel off - trust me it’s necessary.
Honestly the steering wheel dissemble was painless and I did have a bit of a unique aspect due to my Model Y having a heated wheel. Took maybe 3 hours start to finish and everything works and functions perfectly. Seems like a lot of work for little gain but the visual improvement is pretty striking.

 

[Adam3]

Every time I see this I want to do it. Damn you @TLLMRRJ !

Going to pick up some vinyl

 

[MarsOrBust]

What is the torque number for the steering wheel when being put back together?
is it slotted so it won’t go in wrong?

 

[TLLMRRJ]

What is the torque number for the steering wheel when being put back together?
is it slotted so it won’t go in wrong?

Check out the video in my first post. It's slotted.

 

[ochompsky]

im the worst biggest idiot. i took out the middle screw and somehow forgot to remove the left power plug. when i pulled out the wheel, the assembly behind it came out as well with a bunch of ribbon cables, totally drenched in lubricant. can't be put back.

the entire driving module needs to replaced, $500 out the door . luckily, mobile can replace it and is able to come tomorrow.

and now im sitting here, too scared to take apart the wheel and finish the task at least.

 

[Nayston]

lol. That would be me. I'd gladly pay someone triple before I attempt it myself.

Kudos to all that did it themselves.

 

[hamtonp]

I did it with steering wheel still on. It's not too bad. The only thing I removed was the center airbag.

 

[ochompsky]

did you do the bottom in once piece?

 

[hamtonp]

did you do the bottom in once piece?

It is one piece. I used blue tape so the vinyl didn't stick to the steering wheel and put stress cuts in the corners so I could stretch and turn the corners. A heat gun was also used.

 

[hamtonp]

I did record some of the install process.
Let me put the video together and I will post a link. It's not a full how to but at least you get an idea on how I did it.

 

[imschur]

I did mine - for me taking the wheel and trim off and putting it back on the car was 10% of the effort, most of it was stretching and heating the wrap to get around all of the angles. I *really* can't begin to fathom doing it with the wheel on the car, I just wouldn't have the patience. I also added white stalk covers and white wrap on the logo.

 

[adhoc]

I did mine - for me taking the wheel and trim off and putting it back on the car was 10% of the effort, most of it was stretching and heating the wrap to get around all of the angles. I *really* can't begin to fathom doing it with the wheel on the car, I just wouldn't have the patience. I also added white stalk covers and white wrap on the logo.

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WOW whites stalks!!!
how hard was that wrap?
great look!!!

 

[ochompsky]

I did mine - for me taking the wheel and trim off and putting it back on the car was 10% of the effort, most of it was stretching and heating the wrap to get around all of the angles. I *really* can't begin to fathom doing it with the wheel on the car, I just wouldn't have the patience. I also added white stalk covers and white wrap on the logo.

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what is that floor liner/mat? looks like it has white accent?

 

[Helicos]

I followed this guide a few months ago and posted it elsewhere but I figured I should post my results here. I had less trouble disassembling it than what was in the reference videos that OP linked to but otherwise they were still immensely helpful. As @imschur mentioned, most of the effort went into wrapping the bottom half, which required a lot of patience. Absolutely love the effect.

 

[adhoc]

I have a whole extra steering wheel,
leather w/trim & scroll wheels if anyone
is interested in a spare to work slowly?

I went overboard on mine!

 

[v2m3]

for you guys who removed the steering wheel.....did you unplugged the power that was at the back seat? I dont have any experience on removing a steering wheel and im worried that i will effed up the air bag..... another stupid question, is it risky that the airbag will accidentally deployed when removed? Please excuse my ignorance as i really dont have or guts on removing a steering wheel with airbag. Thank you

 

[TomaGo]

I didn't unplugged the power at the back seat. And i'm still alive after changing the steering wheel but i recommand to unplug it before to touch to the airbag.

 

[nk35]

Wrapped mine without taking the steering wheel bracket off

Hey! Sorry I'm a bit late on this. Curious how this process went for you, any tips for applying the wrap while it is still mounted?