Trim Damaged leather steering wheel

Odiebla · 21st July 2007, 12:51

I'm not a happy chappy, besides all the rattles that turn up now after only two monts (rightside of the booth, sounds like the dampers but these are already checked by Honda, leftside of the dash, left above the seatbelt) I've managed to damage my steering wheel

Due to a metal piece on one of my jeans that turned out to be a bit sharp on the edge I managed to get two serious scratches/scrapes at the bottom of my steering wheel, each about 5 centimeters long. The metal has damaged the upper layer only but enough to peel some of the leather surface off

There are no loose parts any more, but the damaged area is very visible due to the fact the leather beneath the surface (is the wheel actually covered with REAL leather? it feels like fake) is a bit lighter...

Is it possible to repair this somehow? Or does it require a total new steeringwheel, inclusing all the controls, airbag, etc. In the latter I think it's going to be VERY expensive...

czechplastik · 23rd July 2007, 01:42

Not sure how you would get it fixed, may be a case of a new wheel.

Foggy69 · 23rd July 2007, 10:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Odiebla

Is it possible to repair this somehow? Or does it require a total new steeringwheel, inclusing all the controls, airbag, etc. In the latter I think it's going to be VERY expensive...

I think the airbag is a separate assembly to the steering wheel so it wouldn't need to be replaced.
As for repairing the damage, is there any horse saddler's or any businesses like that in your area. They might be able to help you, or at least point you in the right direction.

Or another idea

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/THINK-PINK-FUR...QQcmdZViewItem

allan40alt · 23rd July 2007, 13:21

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Originally Posted by Foggy69

I think the airbag is a separate assembly to the steering wheel so it wouldn't need to be replaced.
As for repairing the damage, is there any horse saddler's or any businesses like that in your area. They might be able to help you, or at least point you in the right direction.

Or another idea

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/THINK-PINK-FUR...QQcmdZViewItem

I think Foggy was having a bit of a leg pull there; but you can get leather lace-up steering wheel covers.

http://www.wheelskins.com/index.php

http://www.speeding.co.uk/acatalog/R...over_Sets.html

Foggy69 · 24th July 2007, 01:42

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Originally Posted by allan40alt

I think Foggy was having a bit of a leg pull there; but you can get leather lace-up steering wheel covers.

What, me

I thought the steering wheel cover I found on eBay was one of the most tasteful car accessories I have ever seen.

allan40alt · 24th July 2007, 09:22

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Originally Posted by Foggy69

What, me

I thought the steering wheel cover I found on eBay was one of the most tasteful car accessories I have ever seen.

...will you be getting pink furry dice to go with it?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BRIGHT-PINK-FL...QQcmdZViewItem

Chubbles · 24th July 2007, 12:55

it would be cheaper just to get it retrimmed, a good company to use would be someone like gibson and boyne, charge around the 150 quid mark, but would still be cheaper than a new wheel

robbo51 · 24th July 2007, 14:29

If its just a slight tear (Pic would help) Why not try superglue?

Conrad'67 · 26th July 2007, 13:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Odiebla

Due to a metal piece on one of my jeans that turned out to be a bit sharp on the edge I managed to get two serious scratches/scrapes at the bottom of my steering wheel, each about 5 centimeters long. The metal has damaged the upper layer only but enough to peel some of the leather surface off

There are no loose parts any more, but the damaged area is very visible due to the fact the leather beneath the surface (is the wheel actually covered with REAL leather? it feels like fake) is a bit lighter...

Is it possible to repair this somehow? Or does it require a total new steeringwheel, inclusing all the controls, airbag, etc. In the latter I think it's going to be VERY expensive...

Exactly what happened to me after a day. Now its all rough underneath.

pjr · 27th July 2007, 12:51

I had a similar problem with my last car, where I scuffed the leather (luckily at the bottom of the steering wheel, where it was less noticeable.)

You could try covering up the lighter bits with black shoe polish - not too much though, you don't want to make the wheel too shiny and/or slippery.

Obviously this technique won't work if the scratches are too deep, although it might disguise it a bit.

Odiebla · 27th July 2007, 14:30

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Originally Posted by Conrad'67

Exactly what happened to me after a day. Now its all rough underneath.

It's not really a tear, it's the toplayer being damaged. I wonder if the wheel is actually real leather of fake, like the back of my seats. It damaged SO easy (like a lot of parts of this Honda), my previous cars that had leather steering wheels never EVER damaged over all those years (besides the normal wear & tear).

It's not that noticable, you must know it's there. But still, it's a brandnew car and it annoys me like hell!

Odiebla · 27th July 2007, 14:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by pjr

I had a similar problem with my last car, where I scuffed the leather (luckily at the bottom of the steering wheel, where it was less noticeable.)

You could try covering up the lighter bits with black shoe polish - not too much though, you don't want to make the wheel too shiny and/or slippery.

Obviously this technique won't work if the scratches are too deep, although it might disguise it a bit.

Good suggesation. I've taken off the loose parts and it doesn't feel damaged any more and it's now just the lighter color of the underneath that shows. Maybe if I can darken this area a bit it's not visible at all anymore.

Gosh, it has been ages since I bought shoe-polish

czechplastik · 14th October 2007, 05:51

I've only gone and done the same thing

robbo51 · 14th October 2007, 14:55

How can you sit on your steering wheel??
How can you get your jeans near it??
Very strange and hilarious!!!

angie4m · 14th October 2007, 15:00

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Originally Posted by robbo51

How can you sit on your steering wheel??
How can you get your jeans near it??
Very strange and hilarious!!!

I was just wondering the same. Strange, very strange! It may be an idea for me not to wear my jeans that are covered in Diamontes as the claws catch everything else they may be attracted to the steering wheel.

Odiebla · 14th October 2007, 16:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by angie4m

I was just wondering the same. Strange, very strange! It may be an idea for me not to wear my jeans that are covered in Diamontes as the claws catch everything else they may be attracted to the steering wheel.

I'm a big guy and when I drop (literally) into my car, I stick in my right foot first, then move my ass a bit sideways directed towards the seat, thus moving my right hip a bit to the steering wheel, that was pulled all way out (as my chair is all to the back due to the length of my legs). On one of my jeans, there is a piece of metal that happened to scrape against the wheel. True, I moved a bit in an uncontrolled way into the seat and normally I take a little more care but the damage was quickly done

Topcat · 14th October 2007, 19:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by angie4m

I was just wondering the same. Strange, very strange! It may be an idea for me not to wear my jeans that are covered in Diamontes as the claws catch everything else they may be attracted to the steering wheel.

Wearing diamonte covered jeans on leather seats would definately be a no no and if your car will have the fabric seats it will still be a no no as the material marks very easily.

Jack The Lad. · 14th October 2007, 20:07

Living well out in the sticks, I know that some horse saddles can cost a fortune.
Don't mix with the horsy lot much, as I dont agree with hunting, but thats by the way.
However, what a decent saddle maker can do with scuffed or torn leather, is an art.
Reckon they could work out a lot cheaper than Honda.
Drive in just your M&S underpants in future.

angie4m · 14th October 2007, 20:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Topcat

Wearing diamonte covered jeans on leather seats would definately be a no no and if your car will have the fabric seats it will still be a no no as the material marks very easily.

Never had an issue with wearing them in the Mini and I had full leather, the jeans are must every Friday!

I'll just make sure I wear something long enough to cover them while driving.

Topcat · 14th October 2007, 22:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by angie4m

Never had an issue with wearing them in the Mini and I had full leather, the jeans are must every Friday!

Shouldn't that sentence be in the "Neds & Chavs" Thread ??

21st July 2007, 12:51	#1 (permalink)
Odiebla Valve Cap Join Date: 20th May 2007 Location: Almere, The Netherlands Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Damaged leather steering wheel I'm not a happy chappy, besides all the rattles that turn up now after only two monts (rightside of the booth, sounds like the dampers but these are already checked by Honda, leftside of the dash, left above the seatbelt) I've managed to damage my steering wheel Due to a metal piece on one of my jeans that turned out to be a bit sharp on the edge I managed to get two serious scratches/scrapes at the bottom of my steering wheel, each about 5 centimeters long. The metal has damaged the upper layer only but enough to peel some of the leather surface off There are no loose parts any more, but the damaged area is very visible due to the fact the leather beneath the surface (is the wheel actually covered with REAL leather? it feels like fake) is a bit lighter... Is it possible to repair this somehow? Or does it require a total new steeringwheel, inclusing all the controls, airbag, etc. In the latter I think it's going to be VERY expensive...

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23rd July 2007, 01:42	#2 (permalink)
czechplastik King of the rodeo Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th October 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 4,500 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Not sure how you would get it fixed, may be a case of a new wheel.

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Chubbles Valve Cap Join Date: 22nd July 2007 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	it would be cheaper just to get it retrimmed, a good company to use would be someone like gibson and boyne, charge around the 150 quid mark, but would still be cheaper than a new wheel

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robbo51 Diesel of course Civinfo guru Join Date: 1st July 2007 Location: Bingley, W.Yorks Posts: 3,130 Thanks: 49 Thanked 42 Times in 39 Posts iTrader: (0)	If its just a slight tear (Pic would help) Why not try superglue?

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pjr We call him... The Stig Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 24th March 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 459 Thanks: 8 Thanked 11 Times in 10 Posts iTrader: (0)	I had a similar problem with my last car, where I scuffed the leather (luckily at the bottom of the steering wheel, where it was less noticeable.) You could try covering up the lighter bits with black shoe polish - not too much though, you don't want to make the wheel too shiny and/or slippery. Obviously this technique won't work if the scratches are too deep, although it might disguise it a bit.

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Jack The Lad. Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 28th August 2007 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 1,610 Thanks: 1 Thanked 16 Times in 16 Posts iTrader: (0)	Living well out in the sticks, I know that some horse saddles can cost a fortune. Don't mix with the horsy lot much, as I dont agree with hunting, but thats by the way. However, what a decent saddle maker can do with scuffed or torn leather, is an art. Reckon they could work out a lot cheaper than Honda. Drive in just your M&S underpants in future.