Robert J. Donahue wrote:
>
> Well, I was going to buy a new steering wheel but, after an attack of
> sticker-shock, I decided to try to resurrect the old one. I filled the
> cracks in the rim with bondo, and I think it will look good after I paint it
> (whether it
> will hold up is another matter). The spokes seem to be in good shape, are they
> chrome or stainless steel? Anyway they are shiny. The chrome ring and
> medallion looked pretty bad, but a little polishing with the old dremel tool
> made them look like new. Now for the questions: The DPO had painted the hub
> of the steering wheel. And judging from the sloppy job, he used the same
> house brush
> he used to paint the rest of the car. Anyway, how was the hub originally
> finished? I can strip the paint from the metal part of the hub, but I'm afraid
> to try this on the plastic part. Can anybody advise me on how to proceed
> from here? It would be nice to make it look original, but as long as it
> looks good I will be satisfied.
>
> Bob Donahue, Still Stuck in the '50s
> rdonahue@holli.com
> 53 MG-TD under DIY restoration
> 71 MGB still in shop, 14 months and counting (the TD is winning)
>
Bob, the dremel toll works on plastic or use very fine sand paper. Some
paint shops simply use rubbing compound as you would on a fibreglass car
such as a Corvette.....did I say that?....Cor....
I bought a genuine period English leather steering wheel cover for my
TD. It looks great and was only $25 and comes in black or red.
Call Blair Engle's Classic MG shop at 904-385-2821 in Florida. He is a
contributor to this list but don't have his email.
Send a message to the list about his shop and he will respond. By the
way, the leather smell of that cover just adds to the pleasure.
Good luck,
Steve
52 TD
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