Beige Alcantara Modern line steering wheel

thepsihopaats · 09-30-2018, 05:54 AM

Hey guys,

I've got a 2012 335i Modern line with the all beige interior. My steering wheel has acquired a fair bit of tear and wear so I was thinking of wrapping it in alcantara for the time being instead of buying the m-sport steering wheel for now.

Since the whole steering wheel is in beige, any pictures to who has done this in either a beige alcantara or black/grey one? I would like to see some results as I couldn't find much on google.

Thanks!
K

John in VA · 09-30-2018, 10:01 AM

Our google skills probably aren't much better than yours, but I'm sure you found much info on how short-lived Alcantara is on a steering wheel. It requires much more work to keep it looking as good as leather, although the initial look & feel are great.

I have an E46 ZHP that came with the BMW replacement perforated leather wheel - BMW was replacing too many of the original Alcantara wheels under warranty.

Sportstick · 09-30-2018, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by John in VA

Our google skills probably aren't much better than yours, but I'm sure you found much info on how short-lived Alcantara is on a steering wheel. It requires much more work to keep it looking as good as leather, although the initial look & feel are great.

I have an E46 ZHP that came with the BMW replacement perforated leather wheel - BMW was replacing too many of the original Alcantara wheels under warranty.

Agree with this caution, and would never, ever consider a light color such as beige for Alcantara considering the effect of oils from your skin on this synthetic fabric.

jh_f30 · 09-30-2018, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Sportstick

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Originally Posted by John in VA

Our google skills probably aren't much better than yours, but I'm sure you found much info on how short-lived Alcantara is on a steering wheel. It requires much more work to keep it looking as good as leather, although the initial look & feel are great.

I have an E46 ZHP that came with the BMW replacement perforated leather wheel - BMW was replacing too many of the original Alcantara wheels under warranty.

Agree with this caution, and would never, ever consider a light color such as beige for Alcantara considering the effect of oils from your skin on this synthetic fabric.

+1

I don't think I've ever seen a light colored alcantara application in something as "high traffic" as a steering wheel. My guess is that it would get grimy within weeks and keeping it clean would end up being a PITA.

Addendum:
The wear and tear on your wheel, is it actually worn leather or is it just a buildup of dirt, oil and grime? Check out some vids on how to clean/restore a steering wheel. Might help bring it back to life.

upsidedownfunnel · 09-30-2018, 11:45 PM

If you're going to do Alcantara, definitely go black. I have the M performance Alcantara wheel and it requires a lot more maintenance than the Nappa leather wheel or the cheaper leather wheels.

That said, it can last a long time, you just have to give it frequent cleanings. Most people don't realize that when it's all shiny and matted down, there is just a bunch of gunk stuck in the fibers and a nice cleaning will get it looking new again.

HFW003 · 10-01-2018, 01:17 AM

Could I suggest the F20 M Performance wheel, same airbag is used and it’s a simple swap.

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