LCR Steering Wheel: Refurb or Replace

[AntneeUK]

My LCR210's steering wheel is looking tatty and faded after 96,000 miles. Is it worth having it refurbed or should I just replace it? Was thinking of getting the 225 wheel instead. Simple things like the red at the top of the wheel do it for me

 

[vwbassett]

Id go with a new 225 one as refurbs tend to be rather expensive

 

[D.K]

The mk4 Golf R42 wheel is quite nice

 

[cap r 225]

What ever you do mate keep the original, as in my opinion when buying cars if the wear on the steering wheel doesn't match the wear on the car it usually starts alarm bells ringing.

just worth mentioning in my opinion!

 

[turbin]

agreed, keep it stock.

 

[AntneeUK]

Clearly whoever owned the car before me drove like me, ie right hand on the wheel, left hand on leg or gear stick, as the right hand side of the wheel has no black left on it

 

[AntneeUK]

Here are a couple of pics of the condition of the thing (+ the gear knob)

 

[D.K]

Try some black boot polish on it.

 

[AntneeUK]

You think that's all it needs? If so then I'd be REALLY happy! Oddly it never occurred to me to even consider it. This is why I ask Thanks

 

[D.K]

It's worth a try, Do it on a small it first and rub it to make sure it dont come off on your hands

 

[AntneeUK]

Sounds like top advice. If I have time tomorrow when I get back from Hemel I'll give it a go. No harm I guess!

 

[D.K]

let us know if it works.

 

[AntneeUK]

Will do. Pioneering research!

 

[rallycupra]

BAd wear that like what mileage you got on your R?

 

[james walker]

96k as in the first post????????

 

[dg-1984]

Saw another post where someone used a black perminant black marker and looked really good in the pics, would only do on a small section first though to test.

 

[Mashburn]

When i bought my LCR 210 the steering wheel was in a bad state so i went for a brand new 225 wheel. Really smartend the inside up!

 

[gazR]

When i bought my LCR 210 the steering wheel was in a bad state so i went for a brand new 225 wheel. Really smartend the inside up!

how much if you dont mind me asking?

 

[jonjay]

I would recommend getting them refurbed by a leather specialist. Should cost you much maybe 60-70 in total but they will look as good as new.

 

[AntneeUK]

I'm nervous about the shoe-polish Daz, I think I'm going to have to consider the refurb now Maz has suggested it or a new 225 wheel. Gah, decisions! If only either were available on eBay!