Steering Wheel recovering - best options?

[opethmike]

My steering wheel was rather knackered, so I just threw it out, and use a couple of vice grips on the steering shaft instead.

[DMCMW Dave]

My steering wheel was rather knackered, so I just threw it out, and use a couple of vice grips on the steering shaft instead.

I thought you might have just welded up a chain and made your own.

[MikeWard]

A good trimmer should be able to recover it for you no problem.

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[nirvanaman]

I got mine done from a local small restoration shop for around $250. Black leather was not quite the right color match though. Still a lot cheaper than going through DMC and a lot better than the original condition. They were able to match the stitching perfectly. I think I am going to get the horn cover and center console armrest recovered to match.

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[David T]

I got mine done from a local small restoration shop for around $250. Black leather was not quite the right color match though. Still a lot cheaper than going through DMC and a lot better than the original condition. They were able to match the stitching perfectly. I think I am going to get the horn cover and center console armrest recovered to match.

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if the color is off you can always try redyiing it. Leatherique (.com) has the colors on file.

[nirvanaman]

if the color is off you can always try redyiing it. Leatherique (.com) has the colors on file.

Thanks, I'll check it out.

[klaus5980]

You can leave the old leather in place and cover the steering wheel with new leather.
It will look more modern and gets 'more grip' ...

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