182 cup steering wheel... what's it made of

[ashtons99]

I'm just thinking about trying the bring my wheel back to life a bit with some treatment but can't figure out what it's made of. Are these wheels actually leather covered. On the face of it there is a stitched seam but is that artificial. There are areas where the "grain" has gone smooth. Is it just a case of these wheels melting like the rest of the models.
Any ideas on cost of recovering if that's the case

 

[Darren61]

I've been wondering this on my cup. Previous owner had the stitching changed to match the colour of the car (Inferno) and it looks ok for what it is. But I can't help thinking it's like a pleather (polyester leather) as opposed to the FF ones that melt?

 

[Clio_fool]

It will melt eventually. Search for snappy on here if you want it re trimmed. His work is amazing.

 

[ashtons99]

Yes, I've messaged him to ask the question

 

[oVerboost.]

From experience the standard ones are made from cheese... Bin it or get it retrimmed/ replace it with a nice aftermarket one that isn't the size of a bus wheel.