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jakeru · 08-24-2016, 09:35 PM

I recently refinished my 2001 Boxster's black gearshift knob, and learned a bunch about leather refinishing in the process. I'm nearly positive that the black leather that Porsche used in their black leather steering wheel is identical to the material they used in their gearshift knob - both being black "through-dyed", top clearcoated leather. After a thorough cleaning, the surface finish will look a bit "off" if the clearcoat is worn off in the some places, but not others.

Probably my steering wheel (2001 style, 3-spoke) will be coming up as a refinishing project at some point, as I have a bit of similar wear pattern as you've described.

Your 2000 steering wheel would be the earlier, 4-spoke style, correct?

08-24-2016, 09:35 PM	#6
jakeru Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Greater Seattle, WA Posts: 534	I recently refinished my 2001 Boxster's black gearshift knob, and learned a bunch about leather refinishing in the process. I'm nearly positive that the black leather that Porsche used in their black leather steering wheel is identical to the material they used in their gearshift knob - both being black "through-dyed", top clearcoated leather. After a thorough cleaning, the surface finish will look a bit "off" if the clearcoat is worn off in the some places, but not others. Probably my steering wheel (2001 style, 3-spoke) will be coming up as a refinishing project at some point, as I have a bit of similar wear pattern as you've described. Your 2000 steering wheel would be the earlier, 4-spoke style, correct? __________________ 2001 Boxster Last edited by jakeru; 08-24-2016 at 09:49 PM.