Steering wheel re-trimmed & painted - results

[GregorFuk]

Just had my steering wheel re-trimmed and the plastics painted and figured I'd share the results.

Re-trim was done by Transcal and seems top notch to me. The stitching is fantastic.

I had my local painter do the trims in Sebring Grey. He did a 60/40 matt/clear mix on the top coat and it seems to match up well with the original trim in the car. All in all I'm well happy.

[jupe777]

Looks great, did Transcal supply the alcantara? Looking to get mine done.

[GregorFuk]

Yes Transcal provided the material though it's not Alcantara, Alcantara is a brand name, they use Technosuede. It looks and feels the same though so don't be put off.

[jupe777]

Judging by your pics I wouldn't be up off. Sorry but more questions, how long did they take, how much (if you don't mind?) and did you get a spare wheel or just do without the car for a while. I've had a look on eBay to get a spare while I sent mine away but could face driving around with an old scabby e46 wheel.

Ps I like the work you've done to your Cecil :-)

[GregorFuk]

You have to book in advance but they will turn around the wheel in a week. No spare is provided. I just sucked it up and left the car sitting, it kept the miles down I suppose.

Cost was £250 inc VAT and return shipping. More expensive than others I've seen, but the quality of the work is faultless and I've seen a few people grumbling about "issues" when they've gone elsewhere.

Thanks for your comments on the car. I think I like working on cars more than I do driving them and the CSL has been a great project so far.

[glendog74]

Looks good

[Roland]

Originally Posted by glendog74

Looks good

+1

[Bounce]

Looking good mate

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Nice job