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Old 06-01-2011, 02:22 PM
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Refurbishing steering wheel.

Hello,

My steering wheel is getting pretty beat up, but I don't want to replace with aftermarket. I know I can reupholster the leather wrap, but is there anything to do about the wear in the middle, and where the airbag is poking through the seams?

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Old 06-01-2011, 02:25 PM
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Re: Refurbishing steering wheel.

Pics would be helpful.......
Old 06-02-2011, 09:28 AM
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Good call; I'll get some up tonight after work.

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Re: Refurbishing steering wheel.

Ok, here are a couple pics. You can see how in the center of the steering wheel, there is a plastic piece with what looks like foam poking through. I've been looking a pictures of wheels for sale, and see that some come with the center, some don't. Is the center cover re-upholsterable also, or a separate part? Also a pic of my shift ****. I really want to retain the stock one, but they've stopped producing them. Is this something that can be re-covered?

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Old 06-06-2011, 12:33 PM
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Re: Refurbishing steering wheel.

I have the same problem with my steering wheel it really sucks and i went to a speed shop to see what they wanted to fix it and they never tolde me they said it happens in all of them and not to worry. But, it does look bad i hate it so i need some help too
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Re: Refurbishing steering wheel.

can get you the center airbag unit (it is all one piece, the leather typically curls around the edges) in very nice shape for $60 plus shipping...
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