I followed Doc's lead and hand stitched a cheap steering wheel cover over the damaged one. Fits like a glove.
Think I made a mistake by using doubled thread(like in normal sewing) when I did mine as I didn't have enough thread and the stuff I finished with wasn't as strong or neat. If I do it again I would just use a single thread. Here's what I bought:
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@Doc59 I doubled up the thread and it was the perfect length. I have a standard wheel so I guess the difference is where the MOMO wheel has the thickenings. It turned out a treat and looks the goods - will get me through until I save the beer shekels to get the original retrimmed. It took me aroound three hours to do - I can see why it costs so much to have it redone professionally. I wont be shirking at the price after I have had a little first hand experience.
The two needles that came with the product were useless - raided the wife's sewing box and found some curved needles - they worked great. One broke on the last stitch - so just perfect I would say.
Here is the finished result:
If you look hard you can just make out the damage hidden under the new cover (centre top).
When I get to painting the interior I will respray the spoke covers.