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How OEMs Wrap Steering Wheels in Foam

November 28, 2012 By Naseem

Lately, there's been a lot of talk about wrapping steering wheels on The Hog Ring. In fact, community members JPM Coachworks and Gjudd published great tutorials in our Auto Upholstery Forum that demonstrate how to do it. However, not all steering wheels get covered in leather. Some are coated in high-density foam rubber. For an explanation on how these steering wheels are … [Read more...] about How OEMs Wrap Steering Wheels in Foam

Watch Vilner Wrap a Steering Wheel

November 16, 2012 By Nadeem

Need inspiration? Check out this video by Vilner, which shows their team custom wrapping a steering wheel cover for a Mercedes-Benz SL. … [Read more...] about Watch Vilner Wrap a Steering Wheel

How to Hand Stitch a Steering Wheel Cover

October 13, 2012 By Nadeem

Interested in learning how to hand stitch a steering-wheel cover? John Hunt Upholstery – a full-service interior repair shop in the U.K. – has published  three short videos to help you master the skill. … [Read more...] about How to Hand Stitch a Steering Wheel Cover

This Week Win a Coachtrim Flex’N Hold!

August 6, 2012 By Nadeem

How to wrap a steering wheel has become such a hot topic on The Hog Ring that we’ve decided to give away the best tool for the job. The reader who leaves the best comment on an article this week will win a Flex’N Hold steering wheel bracket system (value: $195) courtesy of Coachtrim. … [Read more...] about This Week Win a Coachtrim Flex’N Hold!

Use Flex’N Hold to Cover Steering Wheels

July 9, 2012 By Naseem

Hand stitching a steering-wheel cover can be a daunting task. No one likes wrapping a mounted wheel while inside of a car because of the tight quarters, but trying to steady a loose one on a workbench can be just as frustrating. Fortunately, the expert trimmers at Coachtrim in Danbury, Connecticut have developed a tool that can help. … [Read more...] about Use Flex’N Hold to Cover Steering Wheels

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