Steering wheel recovering?

[ChevronB19]

I'm suffering from the apparently common problem of 'wrinkly steering wheel' which appears to afflict Panda 100HP's.

Does anyone know of anywhere that can recover the wheel, preferably while you wait (and as such, preferably in the northwest?

It's a leather wheel in 4 sections - 2 smooth leather, 2 'pimply'. All I can find on google is companies that do classic wheels, I'd like an OEM recover.

Thanks for any info!

[NHK244V]

I doubt while you wait but try a saddle makers or simlar, they work in leather all the time ?

[flemke]

ChevronB19 said:

I'm suffering from the apparently common problem of 'wrinkly steering wheel' which appears to afflict Panda 100HP's.

Does anyone know of anywhere that can recover the wheel, preferably while you wait (and as such, preferably in the northwest?

It's a leather wheel in 4 sections - 2 smooth leather, 2 'pimply'. All I can find on google is companies that do classic wheels, I'd like an OEM recover.

Thanks for any info!

A proper job will cost you a few hundred pounds: it's roughly 10-12 hrs' work by a skilled craftsman.

[ChevronB19]

flemke said:

A proper job will cost you a few hundred pounds: it's roughly 10-12 hrs' work by a skilled craftsman.

Yup, thought that might be the case. A new wheel from Fiat is likely to be the same. It's not a big thing, but it spoils the otherwise good condition of the car.

(When I had my 205 GTi about 5 years ago out of interest I asked Peugeot how much for a new wheel - £385!)

[Mafioso]

Could I ask for a pic of the wheel? Just out of interest!

[Fox-]

I paid a Polish chap called RoyaleSteeringWheels from Ebay £100 to do my E39 M Sport steering wheel.

It looks, feels and smells like a brand new wheel. Best 100 quid ever!

[ChevronB19]

Mafioso said:

Could I ask for a pic of the wheel? Just out of interest!

Bit awkward at the moment (car is elsewhere) but on the assumption you have a panda as well and know exactly what the wheel looks like on them, there are very obvious 'wrinkles' on the smooth bit of leather between 10 and 2 o'clock, and tiny raised pimples on the bit which has (as intended) sunken pimples. Also on gearknob - I'm worried about having a pimply knob etc....

Apparently it is a common problem (not intended as an innuendo!)

[ChevronB19]

Fox- said:

I paid a Polish chap called RoyaleSteeringWheels from Ebay £100 to do my E39 M Sport steering wheel.

It looks, feels and smells like a brand new wheel. Best 100 quid ever!

Thanks for the tip Fox - how long did it take? This is my daily driver (no other road legal cars) although I could sort a temporary replacement...

[Mafioso]

Haha nope I don't sorry - was just curious and can't fully remember what they look like - I will google. I did test drive one of the 100HPs though!

[Fox-]

ChevronB19 said:

Thanks for the tip Fox - how long did it take? This is my daily driver (no other road legal cars) although I could sort a temporary replacement...

Ages actually, he promised a short turnaround and it ended up taking about 3 weeks which was irritating - but the work was excellent, so I put up with it. Plus I'd bought the wheel specifically for recovering so still had my old one.

[Edgemoor]

My steering wheel was looking battered on my car now looks great must say
I recommend these guys used them twice now and both times really good
http://steeringwheelrecoverandrepair.co.uk

[delmatt]

Steering wheel recovering from what?


(Sorry couldnt resist)

[Edgemoor]

Its ok delmatt.. The leather steering wheel was all worn and looking tatty but now looks like ne w thanks to
www.steeringwheelrecoverandrepair.co.uk

[David911RSR]

Fox- said:

ChevronB19 said:

Thanks for the tip Fox - how long did it take? This is my daily driver (no other road legal cars) although I could sort a temporary replacement...

Ages actually, he promised a short turnaround and it ended up taking about 3 weeks which was irritating - but the work was excellent, so I put up with it. Plus I'd bought the wheel specifically for recovering so still had my old one.

Royal Steering Wheels recently recovered my steering wheel in Alcantara to OEM spec. They did an excellent job - 130quid and turned it around in 1.5 weeks. I took my car off the road however, I believe the offer loan steering wheels.