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Old Mar 1, 2023 | 11:00 AM
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C43 Steering Wheel Restoration?

Anyone ever had their C43 steering wheel restored?

The perforated leather at the top of mine is peeling off and ruined. The rest of it could probably be saved, but either way the top part is ruined.

Has anyone ever had their steering wheel restored? Re-wrapped? If so, how did it turn out? Can I just call an upholstery shop and they can handle it?
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Old Mar 1, 2023 | 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Sulaco
Anyone ever had their C43 steering wheel restored?

The perforated leather at the top of mine is peeling off and ruined. The rest of it could probably be saved, but either way the top part is ruined.

Has anyone ever had their steering wheel restored? Re-wrapped? If so, how did it turn out? Can I just call an upholstery shop and they can handle it?
hit up Travis at shippedshaped on IG
let him know Maksim sent ya. He does great reupholstery
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Old Mar 2, 2023 | 04:49 PM
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I'm in the UK, but I had mine retrimmed no problem...


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Old Mar 3, 2023 | 05:59 PM
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Man nothing beats the oreo interior on a c43. Sport trim makes it pop more too
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Man nothing beats the oreo interior on a c43. Sport trim makes it pop more too
Definitely the #1 option!
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Originally Posted by RogerSausage
I'm in the UK, but I had mine retrimmed no problem...

That wheel came out beautifully!
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That wheel came out beautifully!
Thanks, I was really pleased with the result too!
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Is the sport trim you guys are talking about the carbon fiber looking plastic trim? If yes it’s nice but the plastic is so thin and flimsy. Once it’s on it’s ok but wish Mercedes would have made it much better quality.

I been thinking of turning the oem wood trim into a carbon fiber look a like. Will have way better quality and fit than the plastic trim. Ive use quality carbon fiber look a like vinyl but I wasn’t happy with it. There are another options but haven’t had the motivation to look into it.

I’m not knocking the plastic trim btw. I have that on my white car with the tuxedo interior. Looks nice like I said, it’s just cheap looking….
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Is the sport trim you guys are talking about the carbon fiber looking plastic trim? If yes it’s nice but the plastic is so thin and flimsy. Once it’s on it’s ok but wish Mercedes would have made it much better quality.

I been thinking of turning the oem wood trim into a carbon fiber look a like. Will have way better quality and fit than the plastic trim. Ive use quality carbon fiber look a like vinyl but I wasn’t happy with it. There are another options but haven’t had the motivation to look into it.

I’m not knocking the plastic trim btw. I have that on my white car with the tuxedo interior. Looks nice like I said, it’s just cheap looking….
Yeah, the Sport trim is the faux "carbon" that they used. It is quite flimsy, but we have to bear in mind that the C Class was the entry-level sedan, even in AMG guise. It looks very dated now, but it adds to the retro charm.
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