Steering Wheel Retrim or Custom Re-covering
When the rim becomes smooth, shiny or marked, it is often possible to have it redone rather than replaced. In our workshop, we rebuild the original base with a custom re-covering service, using the materials and finishes selected in the online configurator.
materials warranty
partner garages
steering wheels made since 2014
on more than 1,300 reviews
Choose your brand
Each configurator is built for one precise steering-wheel base. Pick yours.
The essentials
Original base rebuilt with original airbag kept depending on configuration.
Choice of materials, feel and details through the online configurator.
Built to order in our workshop, with a pre-dispatch check, recorded and dated.
Fitting available through a professional, including more than 100 partner garages.
How it works
Rebuilt on your original steering wheel, in our workshop.
When a steering wheel needs re-covering
Leather that looks shiny, feels slippery or starts to break up is a common sign of wear. Steering wheel peeling usually means the surface has been worn down by hand contact, unsuitable products or simple age.
Alcantara can also become polished and lose its texture. The foam under the covering can compress, which changes the grip and creates an uneven feel around the rim.
Restoring a leather rim helps bring back a clean surface, neat stitching and a consistent feel. A steering wheel reupholstery process addresses visible wear, restores the shape of the rim and brings the finish back into line with the cabin.
How the retrimming process works
Everything starts with the online configurator. You choose the material, the sections, the stitching, the top centre marker, the flat-bottom shape or the paddles, depending on what is available for your original base.
Depending on the case, you can send us your original wheel, or we can work from a supplied base. This is the principle behind a service for drivers who want to rebuild my steering wheel without changing the original layout.
Each order is built to order in our workshop. Before return, a pre-dispatch check, recorded and dated, is carried out, then fitting can be handled by a professional, including through more than 100 partner garages.
What stays original
The work focuses on the rim structure and its covering, with original airbag kept depending on configuration. The steering wheel controls also stay within their intended environment, which helps preserve the original ergonomics.
The buttons, paddles and, where the equipment provides it, the steering wheel heating are retained on the compatible base. The aim is not to alter how the vehicle works, but to redo the part you hold with the finishes you have chosen.
If you are looking for a way to refresh the look and feel without starting from an unknown assembly, this approach keeps the essential original components and concentrates the work on the area that needs attention.
Which materials and finishes suit daily use
For everyday driving, the choice of material matters as much as the appearance. Nappa gives a softer feel, perforated leather adds a more technical texture, and Alcantara offers a distinct grip that needs suitable care.
Carbon can be integrated on certain sections depending on configuration. Forged carbon has a more mineral, irregular appearance, while woven carbon shows a more structured and linear pattern.
The finishing details help align the result with daily use and with the cabin. Tone-on-tone or contrasting stitching, a top centre marker, a flat-bottom shape, leather or Alcantara sections all depend on the style you want and the way the vehicle is used.
Retrimmed wheels
Frequently asked questions
How long does a steering wheel retrim take?
Each order is built to order in our workshop. Timing depends on the chosen configuration, the base involved and the current production flow.
Do I need to send my original steering wheel?
Depending on the configuration, you can send your original steering wheel or we can work from a supplied base. The right solution depends on the compatible model and the selected finish.
Is the airbag kept?
Yes, original airbag kept is part of the rebuild principle when the configuration allows it. If there is any doubt about compatibility, the intended base for your model needs to be checked.
How do I maintain a retrimmed steering wheel?
Care depends on the material selected. Leather needs gentle regular cleaning, Alcantara needs suitable handling, and aggressive or overly greasy products should be avoided because they change the feel.
Is there a warranty?
Yes, the work is covered by a 5-year warranty. It applies within the intended conditions, with proper fitting and care suited to the selected material.
Ready?
Build the steering wheel you have always wanted.
