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kbald



Member Since: 17 Aug 2015
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United Kingdom 2007 Range Rover Vogue TDV8 Buckingham Blue
Steering Wheel Refurb

When I got my car the steering wheel was a bit worn on the top so was going to get a replacement but decided to try and refurnish it first and can say that I am very impressed with the results its 100 times better now and good enough that I don't need to replace it. Dropped some pictures below of what I did and some results.

Before





Bought a kit off the bay which came from Poland but seemed to have all the bits.

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Had to rub it down first with a green scouring pad and some 1200 wet and dry. At this point there was no turning back.







I then had to clean down the wheel with the provided cleaner to remove all of the existing finish and this is what came off.

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Then you simply had to dab the colour on with the sponge provided and let it dry after each coat.



Took about 3 coats and it was all black again, Then had to repeat the same process with the leather finisher and gave it 3 coats and then it was finished. Took no time at all and looks really good. Looks a lot less shinny in real life than it does in the picture.



Hope it can be of help to someone else and save you a few £'s rather than repairing the wheel. Mine is heated and it was still working after I did the refurb so there was no issues there.

Post #350588 4th Oct 2015 10:23am
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Mikeyjd



Member Since: 14 Jun 2011
Location: Wrexham
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Wales 2003 Range Rover SE Td6 Zambezi Silver

Looks pretty good, but I would be interested to see how it looks after several months. Please keep us informed.

Cheers No longer FF owner but still interested. Present car Jaguar XE
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Previous car Td6 SE
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Previous LR- Disco 300TDi Auto

Post #350601 4th Oct 2015 12:50pm
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kbald



Member Since: 17 Aug 2015
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United Kingdom 2007 Range Rover Vogue TDV8 Buckingham Blue

Its been about a month now only just got round to posting today and seems to be holding up fine so far. Seems to me like it will last and even if not there is enough in the kit to do it about 10 times atleast so can just touch it up!

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n1cktdv8



Member Since: 19 Aug 2013
Location: Cheshire
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2008 Range Rover Vogue TDV8 Stornoway Grey

Does it stay shiny. I have the opposite issue. I have tried the refurb too but the kit I used left a shiny finish which I really don't like. I am looking for something with a matt finish. Ultimately I think I'll send it to PowerfulUK for a swap out but the £120 or whatever it is puts me off if a kit can be had for a fraction....

Thumbs Up Is this where I put the car details and a bit about myself ?........

Post #350689 5th Oct 2015 8:29am
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proser



Member Since: 20 Jul 2015
Location: Stafford
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United Kingdom 2012 Range Rover Westminster TDV8 Orkney Grey

Liquid Leather's kit is generally matt and they include a gloss enhancer so you can have it as shiny as you want. Regards
Mark

2012 Westminster
GONE - 2007 Java Black FF Vogue, with Ivory interior

Post #350694 5th Oct 2015 9:03am
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kbald



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United Kingdom 2007 Range Rover Vogue TDV8 Buckingham Blue

It's not as shinny as it is in the picture and I don't think its too shinny for my liking! The leather finish in the kit I got dulls it down a bit so i suppose the more you use the less shinny it will be!! I used the gliptone kit on my seats and that was pretty good and not too shinny! I condidered the powerful UK replacement wheel before I boght the kit but for £14 was happy enough with the results so won't be replacing it!

Post #350709 5th Oct 2015 10:16am
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n1cktdv8



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2008 Range Rover Vogue TDV8 Stornoway Grey

£14 does sound good. Do you have a link to the place you bought it pal ? Is this where I put the car details and a bit about myself ?........

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kbald



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United Kingdom 2007 Range Rover Vogue TDV8 Buckingham Blue

I got it from ebay and it was a seller in Poland but advertising on the UK site. Have a search for steering wheel repair kit on there and it should come up. Don't want to put a link and break the forum rules. Gliptone do the liquid leather one which is supposed to be good as well and I used the parchment one on my seats which was a good colour match and they have come up nicely.

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Urotex



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United States 2007 Range Rover HSE 4.4 V8 Buckingham Blue

try a Mr Clean magic eraser.
Works wonders at removing dirt and oil!

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horse86



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United States 2014 Range Rover Autobiography 5.0 SC V8 Causeway Grey

^^ careful as it can also remove leather dye/paint 2014 FF Autobiography 5.0 SC
2008 FFRR (sold)
2008 BMW M5

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n1cktdv8



Member Since: 19 Aug 2013
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2008 Range Rover Vogue TDV8 Stornoway Grey

Did my £14 refurb over the weekend and have to say, it's done the trick. I am very happy with the job Thumbs Up Is this where I put the car details and a bit about myself ?........

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kbald



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United Kingdom 2007 Range Rover Vogue TDV8 Buckingham Blue

Glad it worked out for you! I think for £14 it's much better than replacing the full wheel! Very Happy

Post #354259 26th Oct 2015 6:53pm
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RRBlue



Member Since: 23 Feb 2012
Location: Cambs
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England 2005 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.2 SC V8 Buckingham Blue

A year or two on, has anyone whom has done the refurb found that it lasts? 2014 5.0 Supercharged Autobiography & 2015 3.0SDV6 HSE Lux Discovery 4
2005 4.2 Supercharged Vogue SE & 2011 3.0SDV6 HSE Discovery 4
2002 4.4 Vogue
2000 4.6 Vogue
2010 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE
2009 Freelander 2 TD4.e 2009
1992 Mercedes 300D
1986 Renault 2.1 Turbo D
1976 Morris Marina 1.8

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rar110



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Australia 2008 Range Rover Vogue TDV8 Atacama Sand

I did a similar refurb about a year ago. It was a nothing to lose situation as I was looking at having to buy a new steering wheel whether refurb failed or not.

I used mat black epoxy enamel paint and plastic clear coat, and metho as a cleaning product. I left the wheel in place and covered the inside with old sheets.

It’s still pretty good, and much better than before the refurb, although not quite as shinny as it was. I might need to do another clear coat in a year. ______________________________
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kbald



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United Kingdom 2007 Range Rover Vogue TDV8 Buckingham Blue

Its been a couple of years since i did it and it is stil fine. It could probably do with another coat about now, or a good clean, but its certsinly still much better than before i did it. Current 2007 TDV8 Vogue Buckingham Blue

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