Here is a prime example of the dos and don'ts of retrimming/repairing a steering wheel. Here at d:class we always advise our customers to steer away from connolising leather, pun intended. We only like to produce work that will last, so temporary solutions like these are no longer available at d:class. Now, this steering wheel was a first for us, a previous owner had their steering connolised on top of worn Alcantara. This is just not the way to do things correctly on so many levels.

Not only was the painted Alcantara a terrible decision, but the stitching was sub-par even for a manufacturer finish. So once the wheel was carefully removed, Laurence got to work dissecting the steering wheel, ready to make the new wheel cover from scratch.

Black nappa leather with black Alcantara side panels complete this wheel cover. We also re-made the racing band with white nappa leather. All of this was finished off with a silver thread to match the OEM stitching found elsewhere in the interior of the vehicle.

The difference a steering wheel retrim makes is huge, especially for vehicles with suede or Alcantara wheels. As the steering wheel is the most used part of an interior, they are faster wearing. Grease and dirt are the main culprits for the wear and unless you wear specific gloves, you can see wear in a matter of months if not well maintained correctly.

Perhaps the previous owner of this vehicle did not want to spend the money retrimming the wheel so opted for a cheaper option. Either way, connolising a steering wheel is never going to last nor look desirable.

If you would like your wheel retrimmed, please fill out one of our enquiry forms found below.

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