E Bay steering wheel
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Racer
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E Bay steering wheel
Hey everyone. I just bought a replacement steering wheel from E bay for 175.00. Now here is the issue. The wheel looks good, but the leather on the wheel is softer, has a different texture and is a flatter shade than the original. This makes the horn button look way out of place. I will post pics later, but I am wondering if anyone has used this wheel or used a dye / paint for the horn button.
Any steering wheel advice is good.
Thanks for time and input.
Any steering wheel advice is good.
Thanks for time and input.
Racer
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Laurel MS
198T7Vette....... easy fix.
Real leather lace on covers are available for around $40 @ Eckler's.
Would opt for a vinyl clnr (Meguire's) rather than paint or dye.
Cheers
Would opt for a vinyl clnr (Meguire's) rather than paint or dye.
Cheers
Last edited by jim_hewett; Jul 4, 2008 at 06:10 AM.
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Racer
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Its a driver and yes i agree. 300 + for a wheel is crazy. Thats why I got the e bay one. Have you dyed your cap or just left it be? I think if i use a flat or semi flat spray it might work.
It is amazing what you notice on your car that no one ever will!!!!
Heel & Toe
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: St. Albert Alberta
I got the same wheel and although the quality seems good it does not match the original horn button. Your horn button looks to be in the same condition as mine and I will be buying a new one right away.
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Get yourself some black paste shoe polish and put it on the center cap, then buff it off , you won't believe how much it will cover the bad spots and improve the looks . I bet you won't need to replace it...WW
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From: Wayne NJ
Racer
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From: Pace Florida
My button looked like yours. I pulled off the emblem and painted it with vinyl and fabric paint. Not sure it shows up well here but I bet its a lot closer match to your wheel than it used to be. You can still see the small holes and deep scratches but I like it a lot better. Just trying to keep busy while the car is at the paint shop!
Your wheel - my painted button -
Last edited by Eddywill; Jul 7, 2008 at 10:54 PM.