Steering wheel re-trim

[Ceefeesh]

Hi everyone

I am sure there may be previous threads re this but I have looked and can’t find any. I plan to have my 7.5 GTI steering wheel professionally recovered in perforated leather and alcantara, but I am undecided about a 12 o clock marker. It has paddle shifters. I have a company in mind and I am ok with the cost and wheel removal for shipping.  Before I do this  can anyone recommend a company they have used and if so I would appreciate pictures. I know there will be a wealth of knowledge within the forum and stupid not to ask those who have it. I have looked at the covers available on Ali Express but have decided not to go this way. Thanks. 

[Watts]

The 12 o'clock marker is the one thing I dislike about my interior. It's pointless in normal driving and I find it distracting.

[Ceefeesh]

Thanks. I know it’s personal taste but I was unsure because I thought it might become irritating and might be better without it.

[RM]

It’s a style thing only for road use. You tend to know which way your wheel and car are pointed without one - if you don’t, the kerb or oncoming car will tell you.

Therefore if you like the look go for it. You could always go for something subtle if you’re not sure, grey (assuming the wheel will be black) for example.

[Ceefeesh]

I agree subtle is the way to go👍

[boardlord]

The steering wheel on my Ford Racing Puma was Alcantara, looked good for about 6 months/9000 miles then just became a pain, it was blue though so showed all the dirt.

I worked for Ford at the time and had it re-trimmed for free, thinking back it certainly wouldnt be my first chioce of material.....

Maybe the material is better made nowadays and it lasts longer?

[Rob_benton]

I’ve heard loads of good reviews on forums from Royal steering wheels.
If I was to get a steering wheel retrim I wouldn’t use anyone else.

http://royalsteeringwheels.com/

[Ceefeesh]

Thanks for the recommendation. Unsure whether alcantara for sides or top and bottom with perforated leather. I was wondering about durability but as I have low annual mileage it might not be too relevant.

[barrym381]

Optimus In Glasgow is really good at stuff like this and is a vw man so has probably done a few already

[Ceefeesh]

Thank you. I see they have the wheel from a Golf R on their Facebook. Looks good👍