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Old 11th April 2009, 06:25   #21
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Just thought I'd put up some pictures of the finished product




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Old 11th April 2009, 07:38   #22
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considering what you started with that looks superb and a job well done, how is the feel of it now ?
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Old 11th April 2009, 07:46   #23
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considering what you started with that looks superb and a job well done, how is the feel of it now ?
Apart from one part it's perfect. The bit where I had to fill the leather is not perfect and never will be but it's not where I place my hands so I don't notice it.

I wouldn't hesitate to do it again.
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and you have also helped other members who cannot get hold of wheels due to the price but could pick one up that needs repair for a reasonable amount, i was going down the reconditioning route at one point but then dropped on a new sandstone & walnut for £100 so couldnt refuse !
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Old 11th April 2009, 08:38   #25
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It's a long job isn't it Stephen, but well done?
I've got some before & after pics of a couple of Steering wheels I've done in the past and noticed there are 2 types.

The early wheels have a much finer "gap" between the wood & leather (on vehicles approx before 2002) than on later versions.
Also the wood looks more "real" on the earlier types too!
I'll try & dig out a comparison pic between the 2
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Old 11th April 2009, 08:48   #26
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It's a long job isn't it Stephen, but well done?
I've got some before & after pics of a couple of Steering wheels I've done in the past and noticed there are 2 types.

The early wheels have a much finer "gap" between the wood & leather (on vehicles approx before 2002) than on later versions.
Also the wood looks more "real" on the earlier types too!
I'll try & dig out a comparison pic between the 2
I've noticed this.

I think I was lucky with mine as there is no real gap and the wood is very good looking.

For the people with the gap. I'd be tempted to fill it with a resin of some sort and colour the filler using the leather dye.
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Old 11th April 2009, 08:50   #27
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One thing I would say is that after a proper treatment and if a good deal of time and care is taken you really wouldn't know that they have been refurbished.

Mine is an slight exception as the leather itself was gone in paces but even so it's a very good recon even if I do say so myself.


I'm keeping an eye on eBay and mu local scrappy. If I can get some more wheels I'll be refurbing them and offering them to members.
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