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Refinishing Steering Wheels with Rau Corp

February 5, 2013 By Naseem

If you’ve ever wondered how old, beat-up steering wheels are refinished in wood and leather, check out this episode of Discovery Channel’s popular television show “How it’s Made”.

The first segment highlights the process through which Rau Corp customizes antique steering wheels. Based in Los Angeles, CA, Rau Corp is the US’ premier shop for OEM-quality veneer restoration, as well as bespoke accessories for modern luxury vehicles.

The segment is only about five minutes long and definitely worth watching.

http://youtu.be/mxO-STrOW6o

Filed Under: Archive, Interesting Read Tagged With: Auto Trim, Auto Upholstery, Car Interior, Custom Steering Wheel, Discovery Channel, Rau Corp, Steering Wheel Cover

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  1. tinabanana says

    February 6, 2013 at 7:02 pm

    that was neat, thx for posting it.

    • Naseem Muaddi says

      February 7, 2013 at 3:41 am

      You’re welcome!

  2. Gjudd says

    February 7, 2013 at 6:11 am

    Always amazes me when you give the veneers an old rotten bit of wood with bits missing and it comes back looking absolutely stunning, the price of it is also quite amazing lol

    well worth having a wood veneer company in the contact book as they can also laminate carbon fibre to oem parts.

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