Steering wheel re-trimmed & painted - results

GregorFuk · 22-04-2015, 12:20 AM

Just had my steering wheel re-trimmed and the plastics painted and figured I'd share the results.

Re-trim was done by Transcal and seems top notch to me. The stitching is fantastic.

I had my local painter do the trims in Sebring Grey. He did a 60/40 matt/clear mix on the top coat and it seems to match up well with the original trim in the car. All in all I'm well happy.

**jupe777** · 22-04-2015, 12:52 AM

Looks great, did Transcal supply the alcantara? Looking to get mine done.

GregorFuk · 22-04-2015, 08:30 AM

Yes Transcal provided the material though it's not Alcantara, Alcantara is a brand name, they use Technosuede. It looks and feels the same though so don't be put off.

**jupe777** · 22-04-2015, 09:29 AM

Judging by your pics I wouldn't be up off. Sorry but more questions, how long did they take, how much (if you don't mind?) and did you get a spare wheel or just do without the car for a while. I've had a look on eBay to get a spare while I sent mine away but could face driving around with an old scabby e46 wheel.

Ps I like the work you've done to your Cecil :-)

GregorFuk · 22-04-2015, 11:34 AM

You have to book in advance but they will turn around the wheel in a week. No spare is provided. I just sucked it up and left the car sitting, it kept the miles down I suppose.

Cost was £250 inc VAT and return shipping. More expensive than others I've seen, but the quality of the work is faultless and I've seen a few people grumbling about "issues" when they've gone elsewhere.

Thanks for your comments on the car. I think I like working on cars more than I do driving them and the CSL has been a great project so far.

**glendog74** · 22-04-2015, 04:03 PM

Looks good

22-04-2015, 12:20 AM	#1
GregorFuk S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 318 Casino cash: $11097	Steering wheel re-trimmed & painted - results Just had my steering wheel re-trimmed and the plastics painted and figured I'd share the results. Re-trim was done by Transcal and seems top notch to me. The stitching is fantastic. I had my local painter do the trims in Sebring Grey. He did a 60/40 matt/clear mix on the top coat and it seems to match up well with the original trim in the car. All in all I'm well happy.

22-04-2015, 04:03 PM	#6
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22-04-2015, 12:52 AM	#2
jupe777 S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 150 Casino cash: $1993	Looks great, did Transcal supply the alcantara? Looking to get mine done.

22-04-2015, 08:30 AM	#3
GregorFuk S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 318 Casino cash: $11097	Yes Transcal provided the material though it's not Alcantara, Alcantara is a brand name, they use Technosuede. It looks and feels the same though so don't be put off.

22-04-2015, 09:29 AM	#4
jupe777 S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 150 Casino cash: $1993	Judging by your pics I wouldn't be up off. Sorry but more questions, how long did they take, how much (if you don't mind?) and did you get a spare wheel or just do without the car for a while. I've had a look on eBay to get a spare while I sent mine away but could face driving around with an old scabby e46 wheel. Ps I like the work you've done to your Cecil :-)

22-04-2015, 11:34 AM	#5
GregorFuk S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 318 Casino cash: $11097	You have to book in advance but they will turn around the wheel in a week. No spare is provided. I just sucked it up and left the car sitting, it kept the miles down I suppose. Cost was £250 inc VAT and return shipping. More expensive than others I've seen, but the quality of the work is faultless and I've seen a few people grumbling about "issues" when they've gone elsewhere. Thanks for your comments on the car. I think I like working on cars more than I do driving them and the CSL has been a great project so far.