Re: [DML] Reupholster Steering wheel and Binnacle

[Jonas Pitchford <Delorean3543@xxxx>]

I have talked to several people who have recovered there binnacle with much success. as for the steering wheel, any good custom upholstery shop should be able to do it. The shop I deal with here in Baton Rouge said they could recover both of these items for me
Jonas 3543


> The steering wheel for the Delorean is a pricy item. I had a closer 
> look at the wheel and noticed that the cover is stitched on. I can 
> only think of how this was done. Is there anybody out there, 
> especially somebody in the upholstery business that can give me an 
> answer how the steering wheel cover can be removed and be replaced 
> with new leather. I am not about to experiment with the steering 
> wheel and start cutting the stitches to find out what lies beneath 
> the surface. The other matter is the binnacle itself. I realize that 
> the binnacle is not made out of the same fabric as the dash. This 
> made me wonder if the binacle can be reupholstered. Lets hear from 
> those that have tried one or the other or both. Any suggestions 
> would be really appreciated to quite a few of us. New grey binnacles 
> are scarce, and for that matter, very expensive. Is there an 
> alternative??
> JohnE
> 10250