Who has re-done the leather on their steering wheel?

[LIRS6]

The leather on my '79's steering wheel is looking a bit tired, so I bought a kit to re-do it, now I'm having second thoughts. I don't want to take the leather off only to be disappointed after attempting to replace it.

Has anyone done it? - Any regrets?

Jason

[69porsche]

Originally Posted by LIRS6

The leather on my '79's steering wheel is looking a bit tired, so I bought a kit to re-do it, now I'm having second thoughts. I don't want to take the leather off only to be disappointed after attempting to replace it.

Has anyone done it? - Any regrets?

Jason

Instead of doing it yourself, you might consider paying someone who has done it before and you have seen photos of their work and not do it put yourself only to be disappointed ...just an option

[69porsche]

AGLA Steering Wheel Recover

[rwest]

I did it once myself 20 some years ago and said never again- very time consuming, not necessarily difficult.

Couple years ago I sent it to Dallas Sterring Wheel and they did a flawless job for around $400 including shipping both ways.

[LIRS6]

Originally Posted by 69porsche

AGLA Steering Wheel Recover

Thanks for the link, Gordon

Jason

[JHanson]

I did my own. It's not difficult, just time-consuming.

[RDM]

Originally Posted by 69porsche

AGLA Steering Wheel Recover

I would do serious research before sending your wheel here.

[69porsche]

Originally Posted by rwest

I did it once myself 20 some years ago and said never again- very time consuming, not necessarily difficult.

Couple years ago I sent it to Dallas Sterring Wheel and they did a flawless job for around $400 including shipping both ways.

I have seen good comments left by those that had their steering wheels recovered by them in the search menu on this forum

[Bill Douglas]

I did mine about 20 years ago. It still looks great and I get pleasure from knowing I did it. How long did it take? Umm, a comfortable seat and three coffees. I'd rather spend the $400 on entertainment.

[LIRS6]

Thanks to all, took the plunge. Will report back in due time. Meantime need to buy some contact cement...

Out with the old;


In with the new;



Jason

[adias]

Easier to get a Momo Prototipo from the forum sponsor.

[jimtweet]

[BuddaLun]

Originally Posted by JHanson

I did my own. It's not difficult, just time-consuming.

This looks really nice. Great work!

[nvr2mny]

Originally Posted by rwest

I did it once myself 20 some years ago and said never again- very time consuming, not necessarily difficult.

Couple years ago I sent it to Dallas Sterring Wheel and they did a flawless job for around $400 including shipping both ways.

I JUST sent my SC wheel to Don at Dallas last week. He did a wheel for me a number of years ago and it came out amazing. He's doing the SC wheel with a "thick" grip.

Good luck on doing yours! I don't have the patience, nor desire, to do this sort of thing myself.

Post pics of the results!!

[LIRS6]

Originally Posted by jimtweet

Gee - slight difference

Nicely done

Jason

[bonehead]

CarBone Livery in Poland (yes Poland) does good work. I had them reupholster a 964 wheel with a top center stripe. Only 'issue' is the leather doesn't match the airbag. Obviously not an issue with a non-airbag 911. I looked into Dallas Steering Wheel as well. Good work but very expensive.

[mepstein]

Dallas has done 5 or 6 for me. They will continue to receive my business. Well worth the money.

[911elektrisch]

Originally Posted by bonehead

CarBone Livery in Poland (yes Poland) does good work. I had them reupholster a 964 wheel with a top center stripe. Only 'issue' is the leather doesn't match the airbag. Obviously not an issue with a non-airbag 911. I looked into Dallas Steering Wheel as well. Good work but very expensive.

I can second this. The guys at CarBone do great work. I met the guys that own the shop i believe at the Lit Meet in SoCal a couple years ago.

[Indescikov]

Yes, Dallas Steering Wheel first rate.
Did my leather wheel, perfect color match. Excellent quality

[GH85Carrera]

Originally Posted by Indescikov

Yes, Dallas Steering Wheel first rate.
Did my leather wheel, perfect color match. Excellent quality

One more vote for Dallas Steering Wheel. Perfect job on my steering wheel.