Steering wheel repair

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Jul 23, 2022 | 03:14 PM

Threevetts

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Steering wheel repair

Have a 1980 with Oyster interior. As picture shows steering wheel cover is worn. I know I can buy a replacement for about $250. Looking for possible repair options. I have used the paint/dye to spruce up arm rests,etc. Little skeptical about trying it on the steering wheel cover. Any advice appreciated.

Jul 23, 2022 | 03:22 PM

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I don't know if Chuck Pelton still recovers them. If he does, that's an option. Here's a thread with some links:

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...l-leather.html

I put a Volante S6 wheel in my 80 (which was missing the original wheel anyway). It seems to work okay. It isn't as soft as the stock wheel, though.

I might try to recover my wife's oyster 79 myself, and make the padding a bit thicker. There are kits to do that as well.

Jul 23, 2022 | 04:28 PM

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I've restored worse.

Sand all the original finish off with 180 grit, filling any deep scratches or dings with flexible furniture / vinyl filler, then smooth the wheel with 320 - 400 grit.

Seal with a leather / vinyl sealer, then color to your taste - my preference is SEM Color Coat.

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