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Triumph TR3 - Steering wheel refurbishment

Hello yet again,
What product have you used to recoat the steering wheel rim and aluminum center hub? Is there a business that offers this service?
After recoating I have a very nice black leather cover from http://www.wheelskins.com/ to stitch on.
Thanks,
Steve
Steve Crosby

I used black floor enamel, it's a bit shiny. But will age. I have a new control head, so it's too shiny too.
Tom

I used JB Weld to fill the cracks, splits and and gaps in the part you want to cover. I let it cure, then I sanded it with finer and finer wet sandpaper, then sprayed it black. JB Weld costs about $8.00 at Cdn. Tire. It can be used in other places to put threads into holes. Mix it up, squeese it into the hole, let it cure and then drill & tap it like it was metal.

http://jbweld.net/index.php
Don Elliott

Thanks Tom and Don,
The wheel is actually in great shape, just drying out from time and exposure to UV. There is a manufacturer that has a spray that they claim will work on outdoor plastic furnature. I may give that a try.
Cheers,
Steve
Stephen Crosby

Maybe you can polish the oxidised layer off the top of your paint. Starting with fine steel wool, you get the lighter colored/dried out layer. Then use a rubbing compound to get a shine back. I think that would look better than a shiny, plasticky look. If you go through the finish you have, you can then repaint if needed.

Kinda related, I see plastic parts for control heads offered on ebay. I believe these are being sold off of the new ones, and the old bakelite (?) ones are being reused on restorations desiring the more original appearance.
Tom

This thread was discussed between 06/11/2006 and 12/11/2006

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