Steering wheel retrim

[magnust]

Bought a protective cover to spare the new alcantara when the car is left to the garage for service or when I shift wheels or something and need to move the car:

[Chris-CSL]

Ok Chaps need a hand I need the steering wheel redone (its shocking at the moment) However I really do need a company that does advanced replacements and it seems transcal do not offer this service. I do not want to have to go throught the hassle of purchasing a new wheel just for 1-2 weeks of use. So advice is needed if possible or if there is noone out there do any of you chaps have a spare wheel I can borrow/pay for while I get mine done?

[chrisburns]

Have you shaved and cleaned it first? I done this on mine a while ago and was amazed how well it came up.

[Chris-CSL]

I have not to be honest however the 1/4 to 3 grip area is so worn I think its getting to the point of wearing though I also wanted to bring the car upto a standard as it looks a little tired on the cloth side. However on the cleaning element what did you use or recommend?

[chrisburns]

I have not to be honest however the 1/4 to 3 grip area is so worn I think its getting to the point of wearing though I also wanted to bring the car upto a standard as it looks a little tired on the cloth side. However on the cleaning element what did you use or recommend?

You need,



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& one of these....



Honestly makes a huge difference.

[Chris-CSL]

How can I not take this seriously Ask a stupid question and get a sarcastic reply :hahaha:. I will now ventrue out this evening and attempt to find such stuff, I will give it a try.


Many thanks though, I still need though for you other lot a advanced replacement sterring wheel company or a loaner.

[chrisburns]

:-D Honestly that raceglaze alcantara cleaner is great stuff. I was amazed how much dirt it removed that i didn't realise was there to begin with.

[Chris-CSL]

Many thanks Chris, Just ordered some of that stuff plus the cloth now just got to wait for it If its as good as you say then i might delay the purchase of a new wheel :/

[chrisburns]

A shave is required as well, I must do mine again soon too.

[0-60motorsports]

I have a spare wheel lying around and will send it to them to have it done in Alcantara. What I want to know is if they can make the steering a bit thicker like the E9X M3's in the same cost

[phoenixcsl]

I have a spare wheel lying around and will send it to them to have it done in Alcantara. What I want to know is if they can make the steering a bit thicker like the E9X M3's in the same cost

Jack at Royal Steering Wheels can do that, he can re-trim it and put padding into the wheel to make it thicker.

I've heard good things about him and his prices are reasonable.

Need to get mine done too at some point

[0-60motorsports]

Jack at Royal Steering Wheels can do that, he can re-trim it and put padding into the wheel to make it thicker.

I've heard good things about him and his prices are reasonable.

Need to get mine done too at some point

Cool, I've sent both of them emails. Basically I want to recover the wheel in OEM alcantara with a light blue stripe at 12 and thickness increased to E9X m3 oem steering wheel.

[phoenixcsl]

Cool, I've sent both of them emails. Basically I want to recover the wheel in OEM alcantara with a light blue stripe at 12 and thickness increased to E9X m3 oem steering wheel.

Very nice, though I don't think the Alcantara on their wheels is as durable as OEM, slightly different colour too if mem serves me right.

Though having said that he doesn't charge the earth to get a wheel recovered and from what I have seen it's a decent job.

[0-60motorsports]

Very nice, though I don't think the Alcantara on their wheels is as durable as OEM, slightly different colour too if mem serves me right.

Though having said that he doesn't charge the earth to get a wheel recovered and from what I have seen it's a decent job.

I have my own wheel maker and designer. BUT i wana give this guy a shot as I am one to support our motoring community. He should use OEM color Alcantara, if he deosnt then thats an immeidate no for me.

[phoenixcsl]

I have my own wheel maker and designer. BUT i wana give this guy a shot as I am one to support our motoring community. He should use OEM color Alcantara, if he deosnt then thats an immeidate no for me.

I think he will send you a Alcantara Colour PDF so you can choose whichever colour is closest to OEM...