Revitalize your worn-out steering wheel for just 800,000 VND: Get a fresh, modern look that surpasses generic steering wheel covers.

For only 800,000 VND, drivers have the opportunity to upgrade their worn-out and unsightly steering wheels into stunning and customized masterpieces.

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Used cars or cars that are over 5 years old often have many details that deteriorate and wear over time, especially the steering wheel with the leather details on the mid-range cars as this is a part that the driver touches regularly during operation.

Honda CR-V steering wheel after 8 years of use with over 13,000 km.

Honda CR-V steering wheel after 8 years of use with over 13,000 km.

The silver color and scratched steering wheel are noticeable on the used cars.

The silver color and scratched steering wheel are noticeable on the used cars.

Through observation, it can be seen that the more frequently used models will have the steering wheel scratched, peeled or silver. This can reduce the aesthetics of the interior of the car. In addition, some drivers use a steering wheel cover to indicate that each time this detail is cleaned is quite tiring and difficult to be 100% clean.

Recovering the steering wheel with leather – a solution to restore beauty and enhance personalization

A solution for those who are using a car with an old, scratched, and silver steering wheel is to cover it with a new layer of leather on the old layer to enhance the aesthetics of the interior, provide a firmer grip, and the cost is not too high.

Recovering the steering wheel with leather is a cost-effective solution to enhance the aesthetics of the car.

Recovering the steering wheel with leather is a cost-effective solution to enhance the aesthetics of the car.

Another advantage of recovering the steering wheel with leather is that the car owner can request the technician to personalize the color of the leather, stitches, style, etc. according to their preferences. If the customer is willing to spend, they can choose to have a carbon steering wheel with a more sporty, personal and eye-catching design.

According to the sharing from Mr. Hung Vo Lang, a leather wrapping technician in My Dinh, replacing the old leather with a new one does not affect the driving feel, safety features, airbag systems, and functions on the steering wheel.

The steps of the steering wheel recovery process

The technician removes the steering wheel from the car. The airbag will be removed separately and will not be affected by anything.

The technician removes the steering wheel from the car. The airbag will be removed separately and will not be affected by anything.

The function buttons on the steering wheel will be removed.

The function buttons on the steering wheel will be removed.

Measure the size of the leather to prepare for covering the steering wheel.

Measure the size of the leather to prepare for covering the steering wheel.

Car owners can choose to personalize the new layer of leather on the steering wheel such as the color, stitches, leather style, seams, etc.

Car owners can choose to personalize the new layer of leather on the steering wheel such as the color, stitches, leather style, seams, etc.

With the personalized leather covering, car owners will have a steering wheel that suits their personal preferences.

With the personalized leather covering, car owners will have a steering wheel that suits their personal preferences.

The separate leather pieces will be sewn together to form the new covering for the steering wheel.

The separate leather pieces will be sewn together to form the new covering for the steering wheel.

Try the new leather cover on the steering wheel. At this stage, car owners can choose to cover it on top of the old layer to increase the thickness of the steering wheel.

Try the new leather cover on the steering wheel. At this stage, car owners can choose to cover it on top of the old layer to increase the thickness of the steering wheel.

Cut off the excess leather on the steering wheel

Cut off the excess leather on the steering wheel

The technician hand sews the new leather covering the steering wheel. Before sewing, a thin layer of glue will be applied to create adhesion with the old layer of leather on the steering wheel.

The technician hand sews the new leather covering the steering wheel. Before sewing, a thin layer of glue will be applied to create adhesion with the old layer of leather on the steering wheel.

The stitches are hand-sewn and there are various ways to create stitch patterns to meet the owner's preferences.

The stitches are hand-sewn and there are various ways to create stitch patterns to meet the owner’s preferences.

The old steering wheel after being covered with a new layer of leather will be reattached with functional buttons and airbags. In terms of appearance, the old steering wheel is more beautiful, newer, and highly personalized.

The old steering wheel after being covered with a new layer of leather will be reattached with functional buttons and airbags. In terms of appearance, the old steering wheel is more beautiful, newer, and highly personalized.

Install the steering wheel back into the car after completion, remember to tighten the steering wheel nut with the proper torque and reconnect the airbag jack. The total time for wrapping the steering wheel ranges from 60-90 minutes depending on the personalization of the owner with a cost of about 800,000 VND

Install the steering wheel back into the car after completion, remember to tighten the steering wheel nut with the proper torque and reconnect the airbag jack. The total time for wrapping the steering wheel ranges from 60-90 minutes depending on the personalization of the owner with a cost of about 800,000 VND

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Revamp your old steering wheel for just 800,000 VND: Look brand new, stylish, and way better than using pre-made steering wheel covers.

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