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2003 Leather GTI 3-spoke Steering Wheel & Airbag for sale

p377y7h33f

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I had the wheel professionally refurbished and it really looks better than new.
do you know what product was used to restore the color? i have a couple of wheels with some fading i need to sell. yours looks great, GLWS.
 

OmahaTDI

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do you know what product was used to restore the color? i have a couple of wheels with some fading i need to sell. yours looks great, GLWS.
I don't know what they used, but I was blown away on how nice it looked when I picked it up.
 

Area351

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do you know what product was used to restore the color? i have a couple of wheels with some fading i need to sell. yours looks great, GLWS.
Scuff the wheel lightly with a Scotch Brite pad and then apply a couple coats of leather dye (the stuff available for shoes).

I've done this to several wheels and they come out like new.

:D
 

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Scuff the wheel lightly with a Scotch Brite pad and then apply a couple coats of leather dye (the stuff available for shoes).

I've done this to several wheels and they come out like new.

:D
I've read about that method too. I don't doubt your skills, area351, but I doubt it was that simple on my refurb. The upper wheel was worn fairly badly and was actually rough, like the leather on a suede jacket.
When this wheel came back, it was perfect. All surface were smooth and the color was uniform throughout. You could absolutely not tell there were any issues with it at all
 

Area351

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I've read about that method too. I don't doubt your skills, area351, but I doubt it was that simple on my refurb. The upper wheel was worn fairly badly and was actually rough, like the leather on a suede jacket.
When this wheel came back, it was perfect. All surface were smooth and the color was uniform throughout. You could absolutely not tell there were any issues with it at all
I'm not saying yours was that easy, but if it's just faded it can be brought back to like new with the method I described.

Sometimes when it's really ruff, you have to use some 220 grit sand paper on it first to get it smooth again. I've done some that were pretty bad with amazing results!
 

Rechtsverdreher

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I'm not going to argue with someone's good results that they've experienced. I can say that I've restored any number of wheels with Leatherique products and they have a specific steering wheel refurbish kit on their website. The specific dye won't come off unlike some shoepolish I've come across.

I suggest you don't go down to 220 grit, but stay at 320 or 400. You don't want the leather to turn to suede. Use the Leatherique or like product dye protector once the dye has dried. That will protect the leather and dye form wear.

I've restored several VW 3 spoke and Audi S wheels that are actually on this site somewhere for sale. They come out looking nice.
 

OmahaTDI

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I've read about Leatherique. It seems like that is the only product that works and lasts.
 

Area351

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I've read about Leatherique. It seems like that is the only product that works and lasts.
Ok, disregard my posts.

I've only done about 4-5 of them with shoe dye (not polish) and they have lasted for years and it doesn't wear off, or come off on your hands.

But what do I know?

Spend your hard earned money on over priced products, I don't care.......
 

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Take it easy... I was only agreeing with your last post about using Leatherique. I've also read that shoe dye works as well. Don't read into things that aren't there, buddy.

For me - I think for the $56 I paid to have it done was well worth it. It sold in less than 8 hrs.
 

Rechtsverdreher

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Yes, don't take it so personally. Leatherique is an alternative. Yes, they are more expensive but you actually coat the dye they use with a clear protective coating. That shoe polish, if it doesn't come off immediately will scuff...just like on shoes. You have to recoat shoes. My take is that you wouldn't want to put it on a steering wheel but plenty of people do.

Is there no room for an alternative discussion?

Omaha, glad you sold the wheel. I've never had a reply on mine, though the Audi wheel is admittedly a bit extreme.
 

Area351

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You guys keep saying shoe polish. I'm talking about shoe (aka : leather) dye.

Btw: I love the Audi wheel too. Have one in my wagon and I could care less what people think about the logo.

 

Rechtsverdreher

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You're right, a matter of not reading carefully. Dye is different than polish. It would also not cost as much as the Leatherique products. You made that point earlier. I would put the clear over the top of it for an armored finish. But not required as you've mentioned.

On the wheel, yes, it looks great! I find these to be thicker and much more comfortable, even more than the VW three spoke. My only conclusion is that people don't like it due to the logo! Otherwise, can't figure out why they would not want to upgrade over some nasty vinyl piece.
 

xbiker423

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Does the vw three spoke airbag not fit the s4 three spoke? I've been looking at pictures and it looks like it would be close. The bottom spoke looks wider on the Audi. These wheels are all over the junkyards here, so I'd be tempted to put one on, but am not sure if I can handle the mismatch...
 

Area351

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Does the vw three spoke airbag not fit the s4 three spoke? I've been looking at pictures and it looks like it would be close. The bottom spoke looks wider on the Audi. These wheels are all over the junkyards here, so I'd be tempted to put one on, but am not sure if I can handle the mismatch...
It does not fit. The Audi air bag bolts on from the back, the VW uses spring loaded studs.

I originally thought about doing the same thing, but it's a no go.
 

xbiker423

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It does not fit. The Audi air bag bolts on from the back, the VW uses spring loaded studs.
I originally thought about doing the same thing, but it's a no go.
Aw. Bummer. I figured there was a reason people didn't just do that. Maybe I'll have to find a vw sticker to put over it.
 
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