feva Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Hi I've got a 320d m sport and my gear knob leather is peeling I've heard you can buy a made to measure leather cover to recover it yourself, anybody know where to get these from? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cos01 Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E30-E34-E36-E46-M3-BLACK-GENUINE-LEATHER-GEAR-KNOB-COVER-new-COVER-ONLY-/300625387843?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Car+Make%3ABMW|Plat_Gen%3AE46&hash=item45feab6143 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mit Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Worth a punt for £6 I suppose, compared to the £35 or so it'll cost you for a new gearknob. Post a DIY if you succeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cos01 Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 ive just ordered one, il give it a go also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannockwolf Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Hmmm.. Be interested to see the results lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feva Posted September 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Thanks for reply cos01 seen that one on eBay but says only for gear knob shown in picture which is the standard longer gear knob wasn't sure if it'll fit? thought forum might know of one for shorter M tec gear knob, but after taking mine off and looking against the one in the picture think it should work, possibly have to trim off some of the leather at the bottom as gear knob shorter but should work. I suppose for £6 i'll give it a go. whats the best way of getting silver trim at bottom of gear knob off (don't want to damage it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B0B Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 whats the best way of getting silver trim at bottom of gear knob off (don't want to damage it) I would use a shovel, but wrap the edge in cardboard so as not to damage your nob! ......or if a shovel is too big, how about a small butter knife/screwdriver or even see if it will pull off with your hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cos01 Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Thanks for reply cos01 seen that one on eBay but says only for gear knob shown in picture which is the standard longer gear knob wasn't sure if it'll fit? thought forum might know of one for shorter M tec gear knob, but after taking mine off and looking against the one in the picture think it should work, possibly have to trim off some of the leather at the bottom as gear knob shorter but should work. I suppose for £6 i'll give it a go. whats the best way of getting silver trim at bottom of gear knob off (don't want to damage it) yeah thats what il do aswell trim some off...order it and we can compare whos is the best hehehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feva Posted September 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 BOB brilliant laughing my head off . has a look at it inside and appears to be well glued on so think it'll have to stay put and when recovering tuck edge of leather into groove above silver trim with back of stanley knife blade. B0B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feva Posted September 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 cos01 let me get this right you want to compare knobs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cos01 Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 oooh mrs LOL, yeah i wana see how smooth yours ends up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feva Posted September 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Ordered mine cos01 the challenge is on now, who'll have the smoothest knob cos01 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mit Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 yeah thats what il do aswell trim some off...order it and we can compare whos is the best hehehe What, like a circumcision? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterH Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Mine wins, it lights up bright red feva 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feva Posted September 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 PeterH mine knobs sometimes red at the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cos01 Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 depends how hard you use it i guess, feva Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feva Posted September 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Well it's only short and stubby so you've got to get hold of it tight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chimp Choker Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 I've re trimmed a few now using the covers from Ebay. Might have a photo somewhere Here you go E46 Convertible Imola Red B0B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feva Posted September 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Looks nice, did you have to cut much off the bottom of the replacement cover? What did you use to tuck it in near the silver cover? Oh and what type of glue did you use? Few questions but I've got a competition going on with cos01 to see who can do the best job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimp Choker Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Looks nice, did you have to cut much off the bottom of the replacement cover? What did you use to tuck it in near the silver cover? Oh and what type of glue did you use? Few questions but I've got a competition going on with cos01 to see who can do the best job. Hard to believe but no glue needed. The bottom silver piece comes off but is a bugger. After I took all the old leather off I put in a pan of boiling water to soften the glue then it will come off. Once it's all disassembled and clean I coat in washing up liquid and slide the new skin on. Make sure you line the stitching with the 2 grooves in the body housing. Once you are happy leave for 30 mins the washing up liquid goes sticky and holds it in place. Trim and refit the bottom sleeve and yer done. The E46 Convertible Imola Red feva 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feva Posted September 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 that my friend sounds like a plan, will try once cover arrives Cheers i'll post picture once done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feva Posted September 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 Well covers turned up tried fitting got cover on ok, but distance between stitching is too far apart can't got both grooves to line up :-( keep trying but can't see anyway round it cover pulled right up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feva Posted September 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 well its done, as said above stitching too far apart to fit into both grooves so just balanced it between them both. this shows how far away it is when in one groove. and almost done just need to fix badge into place. B0B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feva Posted September 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 not bad for £6 did as siffion said only difference was soaked leather in warm water to try and get stitching into grooves but didn't help. hardly had to trim any off bottom as pulled right up, tucked the top in using blunt knife edge (bit hard tucking in stitching as not in grooves) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
