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Watch Vilner Wrap a Steering Wheel

November 16, 2012 By Tech Help

Need inspiration? Check out this video by Vilner, which shows their team custom wrapping a steering wheel cover for a Mercedes-Benz SL.

It’s got everything you need get your creative juices flowing – fast cars, fire flames, rock music and – of course – beautiful stitch work.

Filed Under: Archive, THR Favorites, Upholstery Showcase Tagged With: 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL, Auto Trim, Auto Upholstery, Car Interior, Steering Wheel Cover, Vilner

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  1. tinabanana says

    November 16, 2012 at 9:29 pm

    the fire part was cool!

  2. Custom Upholstery n Fabrication says

    November 17, 2012 at 2:54 am

    ya think that was just foolin around or was that for a purpose

    • Nadeem Muaddi says

      November 17, 2012 at 3:19 am

      I’m not sure what you mean…

  3. Custom Upholstery n Fabrication says

    November 17, 2012 at 3:27 am

    when he sprayed something on the wheel and lit it

    • Nadeem Muaddi says

      November 17, 2012 at 3:55 am

      I have no idea. It’s possible that he did it to remove glue residue from the previous cover, but I can’t be sure.

  4. Custom Upholstery n Fabrication says

    November 17, 2012 at 4:34 am

    that was my thought too, i didnt know if anyone else usde this technic

  5. Cesar says

    February 21, 2013 at 4:43 pm

    In fact the young master uses a very light flamable solvent to burn and remove glue residue from the plastic rim without causing damage…alcohol could be used instead.

  6. Belkacem mahfoudh says

    January 13, 2018 at 11:41 am

    good work

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