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[Jetpilot]

I did it myself, its a self adhesive faux suede/alcantara style wrap I got from China.

[D-DAWG83]

Does it stay stuck in the groove and around the vents? Did you peel off the original coating, or stick over the top?

[Jetpilot]

Stuck it over the top, its not bad in the groove, it does lift a little, in hindsight if I was to do it again I would spray a little vinyl glue in the groove.

[pete-r]

Awesome work Gaffer! My wheel was a bit tatty but I chickened out and went full idiot!

 
How much was that?

Well I got it at a great price but it was more than your retrim that's for sure. It is awesome though lol all about the bling!

[gaffer1986]

Second steering wheel in process, I got the leather off with about 1/20 of the damage this time, so less for me to repair. I find 70 degrees celsius in the oven to peel up the skived tabs on the perforated leather, then let it go cold and prise the thick leather off carefully with pliers. It's the heat that causes the foam to break.

 

2016-10-14_08-00-43 by Richard Fanders, on Flickr

Edited by gaffer1986, 14 October 2016 - 07:11 PM.

[smiley]

You're starting to get the hang of it.

Just a few more, and you will be the wheelmaster over here  

[gaffer1986]

I wouldn't go that far as I may screw it up as of yet. 

[Stevie Dubyah]

 

I filled in their quote request form.

 

Will see what comes back.

 

Cheers

 

 

Did you get a quote back?

 

 

Yes. Sub £160 inc p&p as indicated earlier here.

 

Will post up the results, if I ever get round to posting the damned thing.

[gaffer1986]

Damage repaired, smoothed and cleaned. Far less yellow this time as far less damage:

 

2016-10-19_07-44-07 by Richard Fanders, on Flickr

 

 

 

Finest Italian nappa... as soft as my man bar:

 

20161019_201349 by Richard Fanders, on Flickr

 

 

Easier to work with and no creases:

 

20161019_211819 by Richard Fanders, on Flickr

 

20161019_211508 by Richard Fanders, on Flickr

 

20161019_211758 by Richard Fanders, on Flickr

 

 

[Andy_VX]

Really impressive work Gaffer, that takes a lot of patience!  ​ 

[gaffer1986]

Wow, I completely forgot about this, can't believe it was October. Well I'll get it done by the end of the month.. I hope.

 

Did another bit before bedtime tonight:

 

20170119_220751 by Richard Fanders, on Flickr

 

20170119_220810 by Richard Fanders, on Flickr

 

20170119_220742 by Richard Fanders, on Flickr

 

Best bit yet, this is getting easier now.

[gaffer1986]

Another section done:

 

20170120_095808 by Richard Fanders, on Flickr

 

20170120_095823 by Richard Fanders, on Flickr

[gaffer1986]

A little wonky, should have spent more time lining it up. But nappa feels so good!

 

20170127_225032 by Richard Fanders, on Flickr

 

20170127_225501 by Richard Fanders, on Flickr

 

20170127_225021 by Richard Fanders, on Flickr

[jules_s]

I you don't start selling these I'm going to track you down and kidnap your pets

[JG]

Really superb.

[gaffer1986]

Haha, I may start selling them soon. Trouble is, it's many hours work for the money I could sell them for so currently doing it for myself as a bit of fun/rewarding work.

[jonn75]

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      

very nice , leather and suede ? Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk

[gaffer1986]

Italian fine Nappa leather.

Edited by gaffer1986, 28 January 2017 - 05:05 PM.

[gaffer1986]

2017-02-02_09-32-51 by Richard Fanders, on Flickr

 

20170202_223309 by Richard Fanders, on Flickr

 

20170202_223319 by Richard Fanders, on Flickr

[Foxy]

Hurry up!