- The Mercedes emblem is in very good condition, it has no scratches, no cracks and no errors in the star itself. There is a small irregularity in the background color.
- The horn ring has been perfectly rechromed, without any defects. The cap nuts are new.
- The horn hub was repainted in the matching ivory tone.
The quality levels:Restored steering wheel: Old plastic, mostly cracked, was refurbished. A nice steering wheel after good work.
Advantage: cheapest price.
Disadvantage: The plastic shrinks further when exposed to sunlight, and thus cracks
go up again.
Reproduction: Reproductions mostly produced in the Far East.
Advantage: low price, new plastic that won't crack.
Disadvantage: Deviations in shape and color, sometimes no operating license.
NOS steering wheels: old stock items from Mercedes Benz.
Advantage: Old new goods, therefore no deviations from the original steering wheel.
An investment with increasing value.
Disadvantage: High purchase price because very rare.
Used polished
Steering wheels: Well-preserved old goods, mostly through long-term storage and selection
Advantage: Original old goods in very good condition, no tearing, cheaper than NOS
Disadvantage: Possibly slight signs of wear
Plastic re-cast: The old plastic was completely removed and replaced with new one. This means that the original old steering wheel is retained and has a long service life.