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| Author | Subject: Re-Leathering a gear knob |
 gnrlee
Forum Admin Location: Leeds Registered: 20 Aug 2005 Posts: 8,878 Status: Offline |
Post #1
as most of us know Peugeot have stopped doing the leather Gear Knobs for our cars!Mine was starting to look a bit tatty after 16yrs as a daily driver! after a few helpful hints from Mark Loring (Malo225) here are what I have so far! the silver one was my 1st attempt while not horrendous still not upto my high standards!  The carbon Fiber capped one my 2nd attempt is much better!    ________________________________________ Proud Member of the ASTOR Owners Club |
 Posted 26th May 2016 at 11:44
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miki4
Regular  Location: Cologne Registered: 09 Nov 2015 Posts: 389 Status: Offline |
Post #2
Hello,nice work but sadly does not look as good as the original leather knobs imho. Looks like the leather was thicker than OE, isn´t it? Was it a ready to fit bit or did you get some piece of leather and have sewn it yourself? Cheers Michael |
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Posted 7th Jun 2016 at 00:20
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mocinim
Seasoned Pro  Location: The Darkside of bedford :) Registered: 09 Jan 2015 Posts: 2,307 Status: Offline |
Post #3
Looking good what mm leather did you use did you wet the leather or use neetsfoot ________________________________________ BLACK RALLYE - phoenixWHITE RALLYE - valliant http://public.servicebox.peugeot.com/ https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-history |
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Posted 7th Jun 2016 at 08:58
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gnrlee
Forum Admin Location: Leeds Registered: 20 Aug 2005 Posts: 8,878 Status: Offline |
Post #4
I think it was just some off a leather couch my Neibour took to the tip! It was quite thick but to be honest as long as it was comfy in my had I was happy! Mark said that he'd send me some over so I'll do another one Then if its good enough I might use it and re-do the spare I have and sell it,.. I just used the patten from the original leather traced it and stitched it together (was pretty hard work!) No need to wet it! It just rolled over pretty easily! ________________________________________ Proud Member of the ASTOR Owners Club |
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Posted 7th Jun 2016 at 09:37
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manthos
Seasoned Pro  Location: Norwich Registered: 29 Apr 2009 Posts: 1,966 Status: Offline |
Post #5
As ñiki says looks a bit thicker but the your second attempt looks good to me, looks neat and the extra thickness could make it a little more comfortable in your hand. I like the carbon cap did you make that?________________________________________ Team SUPERCHARGED I LIVE FOR THE 306 Old Project thread Clicky: [url =http://www.306gti6.com]click here[/url] remove the space between [url = |
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Posted 7th Jun 2016 at 09:54
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gnrlee
Forum Admin Location: Leeds Registered: 20 Aug 2005 Posts: 8,878 Status: Offline |
Post #6
The thinner leather has a tan backing which made it look scruffy!I have some recomended stuff on the way! As for the carbon insert thanks,... I did indeed!  I've made a few now but its so hard to make them perfect so not bothered producing them of even bothering to sell the other ones I did make! Cast from my original ph3 insert and fits like a glove! ________________________________________ Proud Member of the ASTOR Owners Club |
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Posted 7th Jun 2016 at 10:31
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manthos
Seasoned Pro Location: Norwich Registered: 29 Apr 2009 Posts: 1,966 Status: Offline |
Post #7
I'd love one they look nice. I also want some carbon mirror caps and fuel cap inserts________________________________________ Team SUPERCHARGED I LIVE FOR THE 306 Old Project thread Clicky: [url =http://www.306gti6.com]click here[/url] remove the space between [url = |
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Posted 7th Jun 2016 at 10:56
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mocinim
Seasoned Pro Location: The Darkside of bedford :) Registered: 09 Jan 2015 Posts: 2,307 Status: Offline |
Post #8
Wetting it will temper the leather if its not fully treated it will go a little saggy at first then shrink and give a much tighter fit will get the top in tidy it up Just warm water let it soak a little not to long push out the wrinkies and let it dry If its real leather ??? ________________________________________ BLACK RALLYE - phoenixWHITE RALLYE - valliant http://public.servicebox.peugeot.com/ https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-history |
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Posted 7th Jun 2016 at 16:33
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gnrlee
Forum Admin Location: Leeds Registered: 20 Aug 2005 Posts: 8,878 Status: Offline |
Post #9
I'd only bother with real leather I'll give that a shot though! ________________________________________ Proud Member of the ASTOR Owners Club |
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Posted 7th Jun 2016 at 20:28
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gnrlee
Forum Admin Location: Leeds Registered: 20 Aug 2005 Posts: 8,878 Status: Offline |
Post #10
manthos wrote: I'd love one they look nice. I also want some carbon mirror caps and fuel cap inserts Again their a pain even the petrol covers in the mold end up with bubbles in the corners I have a lot of failed attempts at those And mirror covers I made one perfect one with the lip to took in at the top but will still need bonding the other side lifted at the corner I'm going to see if I can save it  I want to get a proper setup going with vacuum bagging and infusion so I can guarantee a good outcome! It gets expensive after a while! ________________________________________ Proud Member of the ASTOR Owners Club |
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Posted 7th Jun 2016 at 20:37
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mechanical_repairs
Seasoned Pro  Location: leicester Registered: 10 Jan 2005 Posts: 12,122 Status: Offline |
Post #11
Have three brand new silver top knobs in stock. Great effort though.  Carl ________________________________________ C.G.Cars of Leicester, Peugeot/Citroen/Renault specialist Tel: 01162 624498/07799 405184 WWW.CGCARSLEICESTER.CO.UK36 narborough road south, Leicester LE3 2fn MOT station now open, tests £35 with a free retest. Recovery available with a recovery unit, for those not so local jobs Also offer the loan of a free courtesy car 306 dturbo |
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Posted 7th Jun 2016 at 21:56
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manthos
Seasoned Pro Location: Norwich Registered: 29 Apr 2009 Posts: 1,966 Status: Offline |
Post #12
mechanical_repairs wrote: Have three brand new silver top knobs in stock. Great effort though. Carl cool I would recommend it to anyone well worth it to freshen up. mine is new to be honest just saw the carbon one and thought hmmm I'd like that. Maybe gnrlee will send me one off his non perfect ones because he loves me________________________________________ Team SUPERCHARGED I LIVE FOR THE 306 Old Project thread Clicky: [url =http://www.306gti6.com]click here[/url] remove the space between [url = |
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Posted 7th Jun 2016 at 22:01
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gnrlee
Forum Admin Location: Leeds Registered: 20 Aug 2005 Posts: 8,878 Status: Offline |
Post #13
buy me a set of brackets and I'll do you a gearknob mirror covers and petrol trims!________________________________________ Proud Member of the ASTOR Owners Club |
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Posted 7th Jun 2016 at 23:25
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