r1_pete
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| posted on 29/1/09 at 09:22 AM |
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Steering wheel re-covering
Does anyone on here re-trim steering wheels? I cave a nice alloy wheel but the leather rim is poor, and I'd like it a bit thicker.
Google search brings a few trimmers up, but would like reccomendations.....
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 29/1/09 at 09:26 AM |
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simply fit one of these covers over it and you will have nice warm hands while driving.
Fame is when your old car is plastered all over the internet
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tegwin
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| posted on 29/1/09 at 09:53 AM |
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I wanted to do the same... but was quoted £180 for a basic job.... I just bought a different steering wheel for half the price.... It must be a
fidly job covering a steering wheel!
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nib1980
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| posted on 29/1/09 at 09:55 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by tegwin
I wanted to do the same... but was quoted £180 for a basic job.... I just bought a different steering wheel for half the price.... It must be a
fidly job covering a steering wheel!
to trim the average leather wheel takes a skilled worker approximately 45 minutes in mass production.
hence high costs.
I've sat in a room watching about 80 women making them for my OEM, and it's fantastic sight the speed they work at.
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 29/1/09 at 10:11 AM |
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Iv been wanting to get my tintop's wheel re-trimmed but looking at the prices you guys have been quoted, i think il stick with the one iv got
for now.
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r1_pete
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| posted on 29/1/09 at 10:59 AM |
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Thanks guys, I feared that might be the case.....
I'll go with Mr W's method providing I can get matching gearlever, handbrake, and pedal covers..
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 29/1/09 at 12:25 PM |
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My sister could do with that. She doesnt know her left and right 
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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mcerd1
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| posted on 29/1/09 at 03:50 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by speedyxjs
Iv been wanting to get my tintop's wheel re-trimmed but looking at the prices you guys have been quoted, i think il stick with the one iv got
for now.
I looked at getting on for my tin-top (mk1 focus), I couldn't find a decent one in a scraper and ford want £180 for a new one 
so I'm sticking with my old one too
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