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Still looking for to trade my kat in for an FRP but most of them have really tatty steering wheels. How much is a n FRP steering wheel? and are they easy to fit or would I be better getting dealer to do it?
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FRP Steering Wheel
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Posted 16 June 2003 - 08:16 AM
Racing Puma steering wheels are circa £160, but are currently not in stock pending new production.
I have only ever seen one steering wheel that was beyond saving, all the rest will clean up like new, and you'll wonder why you considered buying a new one.
Basically, wet the alcantara, then use washing up liquid or liquid soap, and massage the material with your finger tips. Use a damp cloth to wipe the material as you go, then use a dry cloth to gently "pad" the wheel dry.
Its all about being gentle....you'll be amazed at the results.
I have only ever seen one steering wheel that was beyond saving, all the rest will clean up like new, and you'll wonder why you considered buying a new one.
Basically, wet the alcantara, then use washing up liquid or liquid soap, and massage the material with your finger tips. Use a damp cloth to wipe the material as you go, then use a dry cloth to gently "pad" the wheel dry.
Its all about being gentle....you'll be amazed at the results.
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Posted 16 June 2003 - 09:56 AM
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I have a nasty stain on my sofa Ed any ideas
Turn the cushions upside down or if on the arms add a couple of stylish large white doylies to hide the stain :wink:
Ideally you will also get (for 10p at Oxfam) some matching white doylie coasters to match and complete the 'olde worlde' look to your living space...8)
I should be on Changing Rooms
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Posted 16 June 2003 - 12:00 PM
Got my wheels balanced at the weekend at a Ford Dealer - grubby mechanic managed to get oily brake dust covered mits all over the steering wheel :evil:
used the fairy liquid and damp and wet cloth - steering wheel like new
used the fairy liquid and damp and wet cloth - steering wheel like new
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Posted 16 June 2003 - 12:31 PM
Do you use the same method for the seats?
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Posted 17 June 2003 - 08:48 PM
Further to the advice on cleaning muck of the wheel, what are people's feelings on what to do if the wheel starts to 'bobble'. :?
I've given my wheel a light going over with an electric shaver, which seems to have done the trick. :wink: Is there any other way to remove these bobbles?
I've given my wheel a light going over with an electric shaver, which seems to have done the trick. :wink: Is there any other way to remove these bobbles?
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Posted 17 June 2003 - 09:04 PM
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Still looking for to trade my kat in for an FRP but most of them have really tatty steering wheels. How much is a n FRP steering wheel? and are they easy to fit or would I be better getting dealer to do it?
I recently had luck with my local Ford dealer for a new s'wheel. If you buy from them, you'll get a 3 month warranty as standard (if you don't , then don't buy!!). Either;
[list]use naff s'wheel as leverage in getting price reduction
buy at whatever price you can get it at, and wait for 3 weeks then take it back for replacement under warranty - for free[list]
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