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How-To: Refurbish an MSport Steering Wheel
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How-To: Refurbish an MSport Steering Wheel
Cheers Tom
Yes, its easy once you disconnect the battery. There’s a knack to removing, but its easy enough.
Yes, its easy once you disconnect the battery. There’s a knack to removing, but its easy enough.
Current: Project Audi A2 1.4SE
Previously: Z3R 2.8 • E46 330i • Z4R 3.0 • Z4///MC • E90 335i • Z4///MR • Z3///MC 'Breadvan' • Z3R 2.8 • E30 325i R • Z4C • Z4R 3.0
Previously: Z3R 2.8 • E46 330i • Z4R 3.0 • Z4///MC • E90 335i • Z4///MR • Z3///MC 'Breadvan' • Z3R 2.8 • E30 325i R • Z4C • Z4R 3.0
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Thought I'd end this thread with some photos of the wheel on the car. Before - and after.
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Current: Project Audi A2 1.4SE
Previously: Z3R 2.8 • E46 330i • Z4R 3.0 • Z4///MC • E90 335i • Z4///MR • Z3///MC 'Breadvan' • Z3R 2.8 • E30 325i R • Z4C • Z4R 3.0
Previously: Z3R 2.8 • E46 330i • Z4R 3.0 • Z4///MC • E90 335i • Z4///MR • Z3///MC 'Breadvan' • Z3R 2.8 • E30 325i R • Z4C • Z4R 3.0
- jock156
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Looks great!
Can you still drive/ steer with the button surrounds removed? ie. remove the buttons to recoat but still use the car?
Apologies for the stupid question
Can you still drive/ steer with the button surrounds removed? ie. remove the buttons to recoat but still use the car?
Apologies for the stupid question
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Brian, I have a spare standard wheel we could swap over while you get yours sorted if that's easier for you?
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pride and place, your hard graft has certainly paid dividends
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I was driving mine without buttons or airbag for a couple of days!!
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Scott
Where are we going and why am I in this handbasket?
2006 Z4 2.5si Silbergrau und rot
Scott
Where are we going and why am I in this handbasket?
2006 Z4 2.5si Silbergrau und rot
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Cheers EZ!
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I started doing mine today, after reading everything I could find on this forum!
..and promptly managed to break both of the stubs that accept the 2 screws on the bottom piece. The BMW dealership I bought it from offered to tidy up the the steering wheel when I bought it in 2011 and it looks like they already broke quite a few of the clips as well. Also painting over the original covering caused a poor surface to develop, admittedly after 7 years or so.
Everything else came apart quite well. I used plastic scrapers and my nails to remove the soft covering then used 800 grit to try and get a smooth surface - we shall see. Took most of the afternoon being slow and careful.
Currently everything has 3 coats of plastic primer which has acted as filler as I've gently sanded back after each coat . The backside of the bottom cover had the stubs superglued back in earlier and now I've used epoxy resin to try to strengthen them. I only have a few of the (very) stiff clips left so I'm in emergency mode!
I'm thinking as the stubs were very tight in the wheel after I had to pull them out of their slots, it might be worth a little lubrication, not just to get them back in without troubling the epoxy (as they were quite stiff coming out), but also when putting the torx back in- any thoughts?
I quite like the finish of the leather, it's always been treated and cleaned so I think I'm going to leave it as is.
Tomorrow will be more gentle sanding back to get the right texture and start applying the matt black paint. I wasn't going to apply a clear coat but after seeing the results on this thread I'm going to buy some tomorrow. Very Nice work!
..and promptly managed to break both of the stubs that accept the 2 screws on the bottom piece. The BMW dealership I bought it from offered to tidy up the the steering wheel when I bought it in 2011 and it looks like they already broke quite a few of the clips as well. Also painting over the original covering caused a poor surface to develop, admittedly after 7 years or so.
Everything else came apart quite well. I used plastic scrapers and my nails to remove the soft covering then used 800 grit to try and get a smooth surface - we shall see. Took most of the afternoon being slow and careful.
Currently everything has 3 coats of plastic primer which has acted as filler as I've gently sanded back after each coat . The backside of the bottom cover had the stubs superglued back in earlier and now I've used epoxy resin to try to strengthen them. I only have a few of the (very) stiff clips left so I'm in emergency mode!
I'm thinking as the stubs were very tight in the wheel after I had to pull them out of their slots, it might be worth a little lubrication, not just to get them back in without troubling the epoxy (as they were quite stiff coming out), but also when putting the torx back in- any thoughts?
I quite like the finish of the leather, it's always been treated and cleaned so I think I'm going to leave it as is.
Tomorrow will be more gentle sanding back to get the right texture and start applying the matt black paint. I wasn't going to apply a clear coat but after seeing the results on this thread I'm going to buy some tomorrow. Very Nice work!
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I didn't break mine but I do fill the holes with hot glue just for that extra support.
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Good work, a340driver.
Take it slowly and it will all turn out lovely.
Take it slowly and it will all turn out lovely.
Current: Project Audi A2 1.4SE
Previously: Z3R 2.8 • E46 330i • Z4R 3.0 • Z4///MC • E90 335i • Z4///MR • Z3///MC 'Breadvan' • Z3R 2.8 • E30 325i R • Z4C • Z4R 3.0
Previously: Z3R 2.8 • E46 330i • Z4R 3.0 • Z4///MC • E90 335i • Z4///MR • Z3///MC 'Breadvan' • Z3R 2.8 • E30 325i R • Z4C • Z4R 3.0
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Thanks inkey$! All back on today in between showers. I can't believe how much better it looks. Thanks for putting up a great guide
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Forgot to thank you for the write up as this is what I used to do mine
Montego Blue E86 . MILV`s . Simpson Custom Manifold Race Exhaust . xHP transmission stage 3 . VT engine mounts . BC RA coilovers . H&R arbs . Adjustable rear camber arms . Ultra Racing front strut brace . Drexler LSD .
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You're both very welcome and glad it came in handy as a guide. Look forward to seeing some pictures of your hard work
Current: Project Audi A2 1.4SE
Previously: Z3R 2.8 • E46 330i • Z4R 3.0 • Z4///MC • E90 335i • Z4///MR • Z3///MC 'Breadvan' • Z3R 2.8 • E30 325i R • Z4C • Z4R 3.0
Previously: Z3R 2.8 • E46 330i • Z4R 3.0 • Z4///MC • E90 335i • Z4///MR • Z3///MC 'Breadvan' • Z3R 2.8 • E30 325i R • Z4C • Z4R 3.0
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Final result
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Thanks for posting that, I now know exactly what I want for mine will look like as I want to match my black and white interior
Gone - Ford Ka MK2 Petrol - Black
Will hang around to carry materials/people and in emergency - Ford Fiesta MK7 1.0 Ecoboost - Black, white rally rims, white decals, remapped
Now - Z4 Coupe - Montego Blue: Here
Will hang around to carry materials/people and in emergency - Ford Fiesta MK7 1.0 Ecoboost - Black, white rally rims, white decals, remapped
Now - Z4 Coupe - Montego Blue: Here