wheel melt, did anyone ever find a cheap fix?

[benhiggs]

Steering wheel melt is of course a big problem with the poor choice of wheel materials

did anyone ever find a cheap fix? i saw some people scraped it all off, but it left the wheel all discoloured and nasty

ive got a load on my wheel, getting a replacement sport wheel with slight melt for cheap (grips in tact luckily)

if anyone knows of a fix id love to know it! (other than a retrim)

 

[Daniel]

A car trader who I clean for recently sanded his steering wheel down!! I have to say, it didn't look too bad tbh.

I should imagine it won't last very long once it's been sanded down though.

 

[benhiggs]

hmm, i had thought about that, would clog the paper like hell, but would give a smooth finish, then possibly be retreated/dyed back to a dark grey :S im not really sure

 

[benhiggs]

not really sure what crap renault steering wheels are made of, but something like this
http://www.ehow.co.uk/how_7443238_restore-leather-steering-wheel.html

 

[guysy]

Search: snappy wheel refurb, or similar.

Only just seen the (other than a wheeltrim)

 

[benhiggs]

Search: snappy wheel refurb, or similar.

I would sent it off, but I don't really fancy spending loads, may just have to put up with it haha

 

[guysy]

Im considering a re trim at some point, Im yet to hear back from the bloke on here, but I think you pay, get what you want colour wise then send your old one to him.

Yep, Its re trim or put up with it I think.

 

[benhiggs]

Im considering a re trim at some point, Im yet to hear back from the bloke on here, but I think you pay, get what you want colour wise then send your old one to him.

Yep, Its re trim or put up with it I think.

His work looks truly amazing, only bit I'm not a fan of is having the airbag in a different finish to the wheel but it's not really a big deal haha

 

[DazBav]

I think a retrim is your only option as your replacement will go the same. How much for that? as it's money towards a retrim. As you have a orange car,here is mine done by Snappy.

 

[llgsimpson]

I am the only person who uses a steering wheel cover?

 

[Fletcher]

I never had any melting problems with mine, It was still in great condition when I sold it on 130k. I just keep it covered up on hot days.

 

[CrippsCorner]

Retrim was one of the first and best mods I've ever done... get it done man! You won't regret it.

 

[dablk]

+1 for for retrim being best mod you can do.

Totaly agree on the snappy retrim, just picked up a s/h snappy, still in excellent condition. Keep your lowering springs, uprated stereo and ect all on hold till you have done this.. You hold onto your wheel every single time you drive the car. Its an utter joy holding a lovely leather wheel compared to cleaning "melt" from your hands.

The hardest part is getting away with not having a wheel on your car for a few weeks...or you can by a s/h spare and sell it when done for the same cash to the next person wanting to do the same.

 

[benhiggs]

I think a retrim is your only option as your replacement will go the same. How much for that? as it's money towards a retrim. As you have a orange car,here is mine done by Snappy.

Yum!

 

[Mikeyjp]

I am the only person who uses a steering wheel cover?

i hate them, look tacky and dont trust them not to fall apart just at the wrong moment

 

[Gally]

Tom

 

[Tom]

Lol! Use tennis racquet grip tape.

White is best

 

[Munson]

Buy a Ford.

 

[Gaz_]

And watch the arches get eaten away

 

[Munson]

Yeah because Renaults are immune to rust. Lol.

 

[Gaz_]

More so than any ford from that era for sure.

 

[Munson]

True. So all you need to worry about is disintegrating interiors. Back on topic...