Can my steering wheel be re leathered ???

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Post Sun Nov 01, 2009 1:37 pm

Can my steering wheel be re leathered ???

I won't stop using it, But it is out of an old e12 m racer, So I can't get another. It has started to leave my hands a little black after use....

Help.
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Post Sun Nov 01, 2009 1:53 pm

Have you tried companys like the Furniture Clinic to see if they have a product(s) to renovate it?
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Post Sun Nov 01, 2009 1:55 pm

Yes it can.
But try a saddlmakers first as they are cheaper on price.
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Post Sun Nov 01, 2009 3:18 pm

Expect to pay at least £100
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Post Sun Nov 01, 2009 3:59 pm

DanThe wrote:Expect to pay at least £100
and the rest if you dont want any joins in the material on the spokes
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Post Mon Nov 02, 2009 5:06 pm

Thank's for the info, Will try the saddel maker's first, I don't think Furniture Clinic have anything to do it with as it's to far gone.
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Post Mon Nov 02, 2009 5:15 pm

you'll be looking at paying at least 150 to re trim and stitch a steering wheel properly.

Just had the top section of a momo re done in alcantara, and that was 50. Quid, but the trimmer who did it is one of the best in the business.
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Post Thu Nov 05, 2009 4:24 am

I had my tech 1 wheel re covered in black leather for AUS$100 (about 50 quid) and it looks pretty good IMO.
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