I just finished restoring mine and I'm very happy with the results. I just couldn't see spending $250 to have someone else do it.
I do have a number for someone in California. Found this guy at the Pomona show:
Koch's
Steering Wheel Restoration
26911 N. Furnivall Ave.
Canyon Country, CA. 91351
phone: 661-252-9264
I saw his work and it looked good.
4 what it's worth...