Hi Guys
Has any one here had their 'sports' steering wheel re-trimmed?
Its a non standard Luisi brand.
I very much like the feel of this wheel in preference to the new one I bought about 7 months ago, the trouble is someone has used it who wore a ring and the handgrip leather is worn and looks almost like a rat has chewed on it (which it hasn't).
My trimmer said he can send it away and have a new hand stitched leather grip for - wait for it $380.00 and I am not sure how much of that is his for virtually doing nothing. Can anyone give me the contact details for someone who is cost effective and does a good job?
Cheers
Herne
Trimming a sports steering wheel (non standard)
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, Apr 22 2009 10:22 PM
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Posted 23 April 2009 - 07:01 AM
your trimmer is cheap.i charge more than that,they are so labour intensive its not funny.
if you dont like the price you can either do it yourself (theres a reason your trimmer is sending it away
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or buy a new one....
if you dont like the price you can either do it yourself (theres a reason your trimmer is sending it away
)or buy a new one....
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Posted 23 April 2009 - 07:12 AM
I tried to buy a kit from the US once, looked the goods and basically came pre-made to standard sizes ready to stitch up over the wheel. Was going to cost around NZ$120 for that alone which I thought was a good price but they refused to ship it in the end 
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Posted 23 April 2009 - 07:30 AM
Herne, as you say there are some things you just need to pay for if you want it bad enough...
I dont think you understand the work involved, take a careful look at all those stitches, they are done by hand, not machine,
If i had nothing to do i would probably knock the price down a bit but i am booked for a long while at this stage
after re reading it..is that price for the whole wheel or just 1 section
I dont think you understand the work involved, take a careful look at all those stitches, they are done by hand, not machine,
If i had nothing to do i would probably knock the price down a bit but i am booked for a long while at this stage
after re reading it..is that price for the whole wheel or just 1 section
Edited by boomfunk, 23 April 2009 - 07:32 AM.
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Posted 23 April 2009 - 09:40 AM
Ok Guys I get the point. Hand stitched etc.
I really thought my trimmer might have been adding a whack on for handling the job and thought I might get it done without the handling fee perhaps he wasnt????
Boomfunk I dont mind paying for what a job is worth but as above I figured there was added charges. I agree though some things are not as cheap as we would like but thats life Pity you are booked out, thanks for the thought.
Moot.. In my case its easier to look for a new wheel with a similar grip to what I want. The new wheel I have just doesn't do it for me grip wise although it looks the goods.
Cheers
Herne
I really thought my trimmer might have been adding a whack on for handling the job and thought I might get it done without the handling fee
perhaps he wasnt????Boomfunk I dont mind paying for what a job is worth but as above I figured there was added charges. I agree though some things are not as cheap as we would like but thats life
Pity you are booked out, thanks for the thought.Moot.. In my case its easier to look for a new wheel with a similar grip to what I want. The new wheel I have just doesn't do it for me grip wise although it looks the goods.
Cheers
Herne
Edited by Herne, 23 April 2009 - 09:43 AM.
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Posted 23 April 2009 - 04:49 PM
I had my SAAS wheel covered in leather (over the original plasticy crappy stuff SAAS used) and I love the feel of it.
However, the quality of the work left a little bit to be desired. My upholsterer did a fantastic job on the rest of the car and his casual demeanour with which he told me he could do the wheel aswell within the original cost quoted lead me to believe it would be easy for him. When he'd finished the car I has left wondering what went wrong with the tiller. I hit him up about it and he had another crack at it which turned out a lot better, but still not what I would call a factory quality finish.
Long story short, this guy is a high quality tradesman and I wasn't completely satisfied with the best he could do. It's obviously an incredibly difficult thing to do, so if I were you, I'd just pay the money or buy a new one.
On this topic, if anyone knows someone in Brisbane who can do a "factory quality" cover job on a steering wheel, please let me know as I wouldn't mind getting mine redone. No hurry either (in case they're booked out for the next few months... hint hint).
However, the quality of the work left a little bit to be desired. My upholsterer did a fantastic job on the rest of the car and his casual demeanour with which he told me he could do the wheel aswell within the original cost quoted lead me to believe it would be easy for him. When he'd finished the car I has left wondering what went wrong with the tiller. I hit him up about it and he had another crack at it which turned out a lot better, but still not what I would call a factory quality finish.
Long story short, this guy is a high quality tradesman and I wasn't completely satisfied with the best he could do. It's obviously an incredibly difficult thing to do, so if I were you, I'd just pay the money or buy a new one.
On this topic, if anyone knows someone in Brisbane who can do a "factory quality" cover job on a steering wheel, please let me know as I wouldn't mind getting mine redone. No hurry either (in case they're booked out for the next few months... hint hint).
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Posted 23 April 2009 - 04:52 PM
I had my SAAS wheel covered in leather (over the original plasticy crappy stuff SAAS used) and I love the feel of it.
However, the quality of the work left a little bit to be desired. My upholsterer did a fantastic job on the rest of the car and his casual demeanour with which he told me he could do the wheel aswell within the original cost quoted lead me to believe it would be easy for him. When he'd finished the car I has left wondering what went wrong with the tiller. I hit him up about it and he had another crack at it which turned out a lot better, but still not what I would call a factory quality finish.
Long story short, this guy is a high quality tradesman and I wasn't completely satisfied with the best he could do. It's obviously an incredibly difficult thing to do, so if I were you, I'd just pay the money or buy a new one.
On this topic, if anyone knows someone in Brisbane who can do a "factory quality" cover job on a steering wheel, please let me know as I wouldn't mind getting mine redone. No hurry either (in case they're booked out for the next few months... hint hint).
Yeah thanks Squarepants obviously a large and awkward task to undertake so I am on the lookout for a new wheel that suits my grip. No rush so I will take my time to find something
Cheers
Herne
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Posted 23 April 2009 - 06:02 PM
Boomfunk, are you getting my hint???On this topic, if anyone knows someone in Brisbane who can do a "factory quality" cover job on a steering wheel, please let me know as I wouldn't mind getting mine redone. No hurry either (in case they're booked out for the next few months... hint hint).
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Posted 23 April 2009 - 07:36 PM
So Im guessin I should just shot those old 1980s SAAS and MOMO steering wheels I've been hanging onto in the bin ?
I thought I might be able to reuse them someday....
Oh, the dramas of being a chronic hoarder....
I thought I might be able to reuse them someday....
Oh, the dramas of being a chronic hoarder....
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Posted 23 April 2009 - 07:42 PM
Yeah the cost seems prohibitive so not much point in throwing top money at something generic when you can buy new for a lot less.... Of course if I were wanting an original wheel restored then money would not be an object.
Thats my take on it.
Cheers
Herne
Thats my take on it.
Cheers
Herne
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Posted 23 April 2009 - 07:49 PM
Gary Blackman Motor Trimming in Stephenson Street Richmond Vic has a trimmer who does nothing but steering wheels.
Other Melbourne trimmers send steering wheels to Blackmans to get done. Maybe worth a try.
Other Melbourne trimmers send steering wheels to Blackmans to get done. Maybe worth a try.
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Posted 23 April 2009 - 09:08 PM
G.M. Millane & Co. Motor Trimmers advertised steering wheel recovering in a recent Perth Street Car magazine.
I have been out to their workshop in the city a couple of times looking at Recaro seats and their 3d plastic finishes. I have not had any work done so I can not comment on their quality.
I have been out to their workshop in the city a couple of times looking at Recaro seats and their 3d plastic finishes. I have not had any work done so I can not comment on their quality.
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Posted 24 April 2009 - 09:56 AM
Can you really, in that sort of quality? (serious question)... when you can buy new for a lot less...
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Posted 24 April 2009 - 10:29 AM
Can you really, in that sort of quality? (serious question)
I thought I could, I have seen some good looking ones for just under $200.00 but need to check them out as a buyer.
Are there many over the $380.00 mark?
Herne
Edited by Herne, 24 April 2009 - 10:30 AM.
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Posted 24 April 2009 - 10:53 AM
Interesting, even the cheap crap is usually well over NZ$200 here (some minor exceptions), but I wouldn't be using any of that junk in the Torana. Post up some pics if you find something
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Posted 24 April 2009 - 11:00 AM
Interesting, even the cheap crap is usually well over NZ$200 here (some minor exceptions), but I wouldn't be using any of that junk in the Torana. Post up some pics if you find something
Will do mate but as stated I am not in any rush, might wait a good few months yet as I am no desperate. keep an eye out for sales etc from the better parts shops.
Cheers
Herne
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Posted 24 April 2009 - 04:28 PM
they are so labour intensive its not funny.
The trimmer that use to work for us spent quite a many lunch brakes hand sowing the trim onto the steering wheel and of corse he had to make the trim first.
I believe he only charged $50 for it... BUT it was for a friend and after finishing it, he vowed to never do it again.
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Posted 24 April 2009 - 04:32 PM
i dont muck around and it takes me 6 hours to do them properly. 6 hours @ $66 an hour......
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Posted 24 April 2009 - 05:26 PM
i dont muck around and it takes me 6 hours to do them properly. 6 hours @ $66 an hour......
I can certainly see where the cost comes in
6 hrs is a lot of patient work. It would be well worth it if I was having something classical restored I dont think my old Luisi steering wheel is anything special other than damn comfortable on the grip The new one i have is ok and looks good but the feel just isnt the same.I had no idea how long they took. It wont happen but I would love to see one being recovered.
Cheers
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Posted 24 April 2009 - 05:38 PM
Seems like sports steering wheels are like workboots and jeans.
Just when they feel right,they fall to bits and you have to replace them.
Just when they feel right,they fall to bits and you have to replace them.
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Posted 25 April 2009 - 04:50 AM
So Im guessin I should just shot those old 1980s SAAS and MOMO steering wheels I've been hanging onto in the bin ?
I thought I might be able to reuse them someday....
Oh, the dramas of being a chronic hoarder....
Send them to me
I'm a hoarder too and need another deep dish SAAS wheel for one of my cars
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