Pat_McCrotch 0 Posted June 6, 2009 The Steering wheel on my 158k VR is looking a little worse for wear on the leather and I don't fancy paying £440 for a new one :pale: I've seen more and more people on here rave about the new leather spray repair kits on there seat bolsters. But has anyone tried these kits on there steering wheels yet? I don't want to try it and find I have black hands every time I drive it :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
colinstubbs 0 Posted June 6, 2009 Seemed to work on this Cerbera steering wheel alright, though if it didn't you'd not be getting black hands!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mystic Rado 0 Posted June 6, 2009 I've bought one of the leather repair kits specifically to repair the steering wheel, but not got round to doing it yet - don't hold your breath, but I'll report back once I've done it. Can't see any reason why it shouldn't work though and a load cheaper than a new steering wheel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveo29 0 Posted June 8, 2009 where are you on the suffolk/essex border...might be local to me ive got some black dye..i could give the wheel a blast over it doesnt rub off and leave your hands black...although im not sure that it would be mega durable Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pat_McCrotch 0 Posted June 8, 2009 I'm in Long Melford, so not a million miles away :) Maybe I could bring the wheel to you one day and give you some beer money for doing it? :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveo29 0 Posted June 8, 2009 yeah the mrs family lives out that way....can you be without the wheel for a while? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pat_McCrotch 0 Posted June 8, 2009 I can be without it for 3 days or so :) I can always drop it off and collect it as I have a second car :salute: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveo29 0 Posted June 8, 2009 are you going to the bury meet? can talk about it then Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pat_McCrotch 0 Posted June 8, 2009 Unfortunately not, I'll be in France heading to Le Mans. But I'll drop you a PM when I get back :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveo29 0 Posted June 8, 2009 okay thats fine :dorky: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simes 0 Posted June 29, 2009 Must admit I have splashed on the new steering wheel, gear knob and handbrake handle. The car is having work done to it (paint, wheels, windscreen) and I recognised the tactile experience was left wanting. There is really nothing like new stuff to touch. Changes your whole outlook. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vwdeviant 0 Posted June 29, 2009 Have this with my BBS but I think It's got to the stage where it's going to need recovering... :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PROVR6 0 Posted June 29, 2009 £440 for a new one, ouch! Aren't the Golf VR6 ones the same? Might be worth checking the price. You can also get non leather ones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted June 29, 2009 Yep, it's annoying as they were half that only 2-3 years ago - wish I'd bought one now! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kwala 0 Posted July 8, 2009 Not sure about the golf VR6 ones, but the Vento VR6 ones are identical. I managed to get a mint one on ebay for £30 about 3 years ago!!!!! It seems if a Part is described as a "Corrado" part then its value at least doubles!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
