Re-trimming Steering Wheel

[StuBeeDoo]

OK, so I'm thinking about getting my steering wheel re-covered.
The car is a daily driver, so it's got to be hard-wearing - that means that Alcantara is a non-starter, which is a shame as it would have been my preference.
Anyone suggest something that is a little bit different, or should I just stick with black leather?
TIA
Stuart.

[gooner1]

Stick to leather mate, why stick to black though ?. Does Toby do wheels as well as gaitors and stuff now ?

[d6dph]

I'd be interested to hear the quotes you get Stu, I may get my RD wheel retrimmed if the cost isn't silly.

[hennared323i]

There is a place near Maidenhead that quoted me around £110 to have a knackered tech 1 wheel recovered in suede. I can't remember their name though.

Suede would be nice but I don't know how well it wears.

[cliffybabe]

Have a chat with dips aswell he's had a few done

[StuBeeDoo]

OK - so in the short-term (while I'm trying to decide what to do) is there anything I can use to restore the leather to black where it's worn off and going brown?

[toby]

I'm not into recovering steering wheels.

Stu, try just black shoe polish first (buff it off well) as a temporary measure - it worked well on my Tech 1 wheel or 'Hide Food'.

A replacement or recovering is the way forward. Black leather looks best with a black dash IMHO.

[essexboy]

i'll keep my eye on this thread i get black bits of leather over me hands when its damp

[poolnoodle]

I had mine done on a previous car by a saddler!!
Only charged me about AUS$65 (30 quid) and it looked awesome (no photo sorry).
He told me as long as the padding is in good knick it is a simple hours work.

[toby]

i'll keep my eye on this thread i get black bits of leather over me hands when its damp

You mean the dye is coming off your steering wheel or your black leather interior?

O/T how's the M50 going - still good?