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  1. 02-27-2016, 03:05 PM #1
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    Looking for Wisdom -- Should I Replace the Leather in My Horn Button?

    I have a nice wooden steering wheel with a batwing horn. The leather horn button is no longer 'puffy' but considering its age, it is perfectly presentable. I have had the batwing re-finished and the chrome surround re-chromed, but part of me wants to put the old leather button back on, just ... because....

    So, I seek the wisdom of the community ... I have new leather. What say ye?
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  2. 02-27-2016, 05:37 PM #2
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    If the leather is in good condition, why not just replace the foam and restore it's puffiness?
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    Quote Originally Posted by 911+1 View Post
    If the leather is in good condition, why not just replace the foam and restore it's puffiness?
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    My thoughts as well. If the leather is bit too "worn" for your taste, why not a little dye job on it? I'm also against a new piece of leather as I think you might find it will be too thick to fit where the original was (based on the repro leather pieces I've seen and the original leather pieces I have).

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  4. 02-29-2016, 06:43 AM #4
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    I have not separated the horn leather from the steel to see what foam should be used, but these are good suggestions. I don't recall the leather being in bad shape, and the dye suggestion might be very productive.

    thank you.
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  5. 02-29-2016, 09:39 AM #5
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    Have a few more: https://www.flickr.com/photos/635758.../in/datetaken/
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  6. 03-01-2016, 05:10 AM #6
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    Geez, that is a sweet job you are doing. my compliments.
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