Retrim Steering Wheel
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, Jul 15 2016 09:05 PM
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Posted 06 August 2016 - 06:51 PM
Great thread, i definitely don't have the patience to do this, fairplay to you.
Only criticism would be the small bodge of leather where you cut it too short. That would nag on my ocd - I'd have to have taken it off and redone it
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Posted 06 August 2016 - 07:46 PM
To be honest before you mentioned it I had forgot about it. Your can't see or feel it unless you really scrutinise because aliphatic resin works very well on leather and can make almost seamless joins.Great thread, i definitely don't have the patience to do this, fairplay to you. Only criticism would be the small bodge of leather where you cut it too short. That would nag on my ocd - I'd have to have taken it off and redone it
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Posted 06 August 2016 - 08:02 PM
Looks bloody great. You should be very proud of that.
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Posted 06 August 2016 - 08:21 PM
Looks bloody great. You should be very proud of that.
He really should offer his services at £100/wheel! 
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Posted 06 August 2016 - 08:55 PM
Ahh, given the amount of time I put into it I would have to charge closer to £300 :/Thanks, I have finished it now, just need to get it fitted and I'll post photos. He really should offer his services at £100/wheel!Looks bloody great. You should be very proud of that.
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Posted 08 August 2016 - 05:52 PM
Had mine done by Jak, £125, took about a week. i had Black alcantara with a red centre marker added. It wasn't exchanged over for a different wheel, it was definitely my one sent back to me. Great service and holding up very well so far!
Admire the patience Gaffer, epic work!
Agree on both fronts, wish i could do what Gaffer has done, but if you cant another recommend for Jack Royal, had two wheels done by him now and very pleased both times on all fronts, quality, cost and time scale.
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Posted 08 August 2016 - 09:49 PM
All done, just need to fit it now.
20160808_222428 by Richard Fanders, on Flickr
20160808_222445 by Richard Fanders, on Flickr
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Posted 18 August 2016 - 08:50 PM
Fitted:
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20160816_164329 by Richard Fanders, on Flickr
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20160816_170514 by Richard Fanders, on Flickr
20160816_170418 by Richard Fanders, on Flickr
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Posted 19 August 2016 - 07:02 AM
Looks great in the photos, you must be very pleased.
Would you do another or do you never want to see a needle and thread again?
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Posted 19 August 2016 - 09:49 AM
Yes. Top work, sir! It really does look well! 
I have a spare wheel, if you want to quote me on doing another. 
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Posted 19 August 2016 - 10:33 AM
I am sure i am not treading on the op's toes but it doesnt seem like he wants to do another, but as earlier, if you want it done try:
http://royalsteeringwheels.com/
Just had mine done, circa £150
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Posted 19 August 2016 - 07:27 PM
I filled in their quote request form.
Will see what comes back.
Cheers
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Posted 19 August 2016 - 07:29 PM
PS - Gaffer has really muscle-y arms but really bad socks.
Exactly the opposite of the car's previous owner, oddly enough.
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Posted 19 August 2016 - 10:06 PM
Looks very good and a very good price.I am sure i am not treading on the op's toes but it doesnt seem like he wants to do another, but as earlier, if you want it done try: http://royalsteeringwheels.com/ Just had mine done, circa £150
Edited by gaffer1986, 19 August 2016 - 10:07 PM.
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Posted 19 August 2016 - 10:09 PM
I have a spare wheel now, I may give it a go but don't want to make any promises at this stage. But given how much time it took me to make it, £150 is very cheap. I should be much faster this time and better so I'll see how long it takes me.
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Posted 19 August 2016 - 10:15 PM
Haha, I only own colourful socks! Joey certainly spend £££'s on this car, I keep finding upgraded parts on it. It's just in knackered 15 year old condition now, . I want the interior to be like new. One thing at a time. Next up, fix the roof.PS - Gaffer has really muscle-y arms but really bad socks. Exactly the opposite of the car's previous owner, oddly enough.
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Posted 19 August 2016 - 10:22 PM
Awesome work Gaffer! My wheel was a bit tatty but I chickened out and went full idiot!
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Posted 23 August 2016 - 12:13 PM
Awesome work Gaffer! My wheel was a bit tatty but I chickened out and went full idiot!
How much was that?
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Posted 23 August 2016 - 12:14 PM
I filled in their quote request form.
Will see what comes back.
Cheers
Did you get a quote back?
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Posted 24 August 2016 - 05:37 AM
Who did your dash, looks ace! I used spray glue on mine, but it hasnt lasted, and is bubbling again nowI am sure i am not treading on the op's toes but it doesnt seem like he wants to do another, but as earlier, if you want it done try:
http://royalsteeringwheels.com/
Just had mine done, circa £150
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