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Steering wheel re-covering
r1_pete - 29/1/09 at 09:22 AM

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.....

Mr Whippy - 29/1/09 at 09:26 AM

simply fit one of these covers over it and you will have nice warm hands while driving.

tegwin - 29/1/09 at 09:53 AM

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!

nib1980 - 29/1/09 at 09:55 AM

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.

speedyxjs - 29/1/09 at 10:11 AM

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.

r1_pete - 29/1/09 at 10:59 AM

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..

speedyxjs - 29/1/09 at 12:25 PM



My sister could do with that. She doesnt know her left and right

mcerd1 - 29/1/09 at 03:50 PM

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