winecountry400E

I searched a lot of threads about steering wheel issues and found a fantastic primer on Ricks site(2Phast) about how to change out a steering wheel.

But I am just looking to 'minting out' anything showing any wear on my 400E. My question is how do I re-finish/re-dye the OEM wheel? I thought I would swap it out for a black/burl wood upgrade but have decided against it.

Should I find an interior repair/restoration specialist or can I tackle this.

Thoughts?!

Cheers

Saijin_Naib

I'd say if you can find a leather repairsman they'd be able to do it.

2PHAST

http://www.leatherique.com/do_it_you...e_leather.html

This should help you if you decide to do it yourself.

lsboogy

The leatherique stuff is quite good. I tried it first on my E320 several years ago, and it works well. I am going to do the seats in my CLK this weekend (it works best if you have a day where it gets warm (last weekend was in the 50's here) and you can let the car sit for a day. I might re-do the E too, but I think that's a few weeks out.

winecountry400E

I'll check it out this afternoon; thanks for the heads-up.

ksing44

Heel restorer from a local pharmacy can make it look like new for $3.00! You can apply and reapply and even sand it smoother then reapply. Not shoe polish, liquid heel restorer. Don't bother with the leatherique. If your wheel is like mine was, then I'm sure your wheel is way too far gone for a simple (but way over priced) leather treatment.

Link to thread about heel restorer

After a couple of years, mine did start to crack, but it was still fine. You can also refinish it over and over again if you want.

winecountry400E

Well I've got to say after owning four dynamite MB's (two S's and two E's) I've never gone 'half-assed' on any repair, part or servicing. BUT I have found the heel repair/blackening process on the steering wheel to be more than serviceable. I have applied twice and will sand with a 2000-3000 grit paper to reduce application lines and then finish with a leather protectant. Helps round out an interior that was already in fantastic shape. Thanks for the tip!

ksing44

Glad to hear you are happy with the repair. Like you I never went half-assed on parts or service for my E320 and I am very particular about things, but I was quite happy with the heel restorer fix for the steering wheel. It even still felt leathery in my hands!