robert green Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 I have a suede rimmed race tec wheel which is looking a bit tatty. I am considering a leather rim as it may last longer, but find the suede quite grippy and nice to the touch. Should I stick with the suede? Any thoughts on a trivial matter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not a Postman Pat Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 Robert, I know quite a few racers who have gone the other way, from leather to suede. I have just done that - the level of grip is far superior with the suede. Pat and his not quite black and white cat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stelios Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 You could go for the leather rim and get a pair of driving gloves too to compensate for any lack of grip - that's what I did. It's probably all a matter of personal preference. Stelios the Bubble Click here for my Caterham 7 page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Support Team Shaun_E Posted July 24, 2003 Support Team Share Posted July 24, 2003 Robert, Apparently if you scrub your suede wheel with some soapy water, rinse and dry it should look a lot better. I know a couple of people with suede rims who do this. The leather wheel can be a bit slippery if you're not wearing race gloves. Shaun Yellow SL #32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheds Moderator Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 After cleaning and drying it, give it a scrub with a nylon pan scrubber used dry, this raises the nap on the suede. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelspeed Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 What about flocking......? This is a treatment for putting a suede effect on dashboards in rally cars to reduce reflections. I wonder if you could scrub off all the suede then get it flocked? Details in an advert in the back of muttering nudes. Go on, get flocked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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