Cupra R steering wheel dye

[psycho6285]

Hi

Im new to the writting of posts, but have been looking into DIY dyeing the steering wheel of my LCR (worn due to my extremely bad habbit of turning with the palm of my hand!), and not really looking to spend the £300+ on a new one. Just wondering if others have tried this and what their expirences are.

 

[chris@lworth]

Hello,

I must admit I've come across loadsa different things, but never dyeing of the steering wheel. You want me to see if I can get my parts manager to do one cheap(er)?!? I'd need you reg is so.

 

[psycho6285]

Iv seen it done on other cars, mainly Jap but seemed to work, also looks like the 3 and 9 o clock sections are red leather dyed black.

Plus looking for cheap fix as skint as hell at the moment, even worse with Christmas round the corner!! ha

 

[chris@lworth]

I know that feeling.! Wrong time of year for anything like that. I checked the price anyway and you were right. Oh well.! Best of luck all the same mate.!

 

[psycho6285]

cheers fella!

 

[Mashburn]

I paid around £280 for a brand new one from TPS but there was a member on here who used a black marker on his badley worn steering wheel and gearknob. The results looked good in pics but don't know how long it would last. Try searching for it, it wasn't too long ago.

 

[psycho6285]

Yeah iv seen that one, mines worn at the top as well tho, think its past the shiny stage. ha

 

[Mashburn]

A brand new one is amazing, really sharpens up the interior.

I am trying to change from steering with my right palm tho, don't fancy having to shell out for another one anytime soon!!

 

[psycho6285]

yes a very expensive habit, trying to stop it myself!!!

Think just gonna have to stick in the overtime!!!

 

[J0N]

Ha Ha, try it CLICKY, you know you want to. Still going strong!
The other option is getting it proffesionally dyed. Someone mentioned that this is in the region of about £40.

 

[GlanzaV]

Lol! Maybe there's an advantage to have the 210 steering wheel after all?!

Although I have had my eye out for a 225 one!

 

[psycho6285]

That seems like a better option, was never to big on the old arts and crafts when younger either. Does any one know of any in the Yorkshire/Lancashire area?

Cheers

 

[Ant FR]

Hi

Im new to the writting of posts, but have been looking into DIY dyeing the steering wheel of my LCR (worn due to my extremely bad habbit of turning with the palm of my hand!), and not really looking to spend the £300+ on a new one. Just wondering if others have tried this and what their expirences are.

mate you may want to look here then, spotted these this morning, brand new LCR steering wheels £140 they look good

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Steering-whee...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item439b902f4e

 

[J0N]

Now, they do look good. Proffesionally refurbished, 4 available. Roll up, Roll up.........

 

[psycho6285]

Was gonna get new Reg from the old fat man in red, but think this might have to be got, nice one mate good spot!!

 

[AntneeUK]

I keep meaning to take the shoe polish to mine to see how well it takes and whether it comes off in my hands:

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=242500