Steering Wheel -> leather wrap

**oj88** · August 29th, 2024 10:17 AM

Originally Posted by _Cathy_

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** · August 29th, 2024 10:55 AM

Originally Posted by oj88

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** · August 29th, 2024 02:15 PM

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_** · August 29th, 2024 02:36 PM

Originally Posted by 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.

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** · August 29th, 2024 02:36 PM

Originally Posted by 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.

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** · August 29th, 2024 03:15 PM

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** · August 29th, 2024 03:47 PM

Originally Posted by 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.

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** · August 29th, 2024 03:50 PM

Originally Posted by oj88

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** · August 29th, 2024 03:53 PM

Originally Posted by oj88

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** · August 29th, 2024 03:56 PM

Originally Posted by oj88

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? ...