triumphs
[Top] [All Lists]

Re: refinishing steering wheels...

To: Cliff Pike <cpike@cpass.net>
Subject: Re: refinishing steering wheels...
From: George Richardson <gprtech@frontiernet.net>
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 1999 21:02:19 -0500
Cc: Triumphs List <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Organization: Merlin Group Inc.
References: <36C38826.4D64C1C@cpass.net>
Check out Eastwoods steering wheel repair kit. It comes with epoxy
perfect for the job, along with a nice handbook on rebuilding all sorts
of steering wheels.

Cliff Pike wrote:

> Listers,
> I have two TR3A steering wheels that I would like to
> refinish, as they have lost their original finish and have
> some cracking. I have looked at a few websites that offer
> this service but would like to tackle the job myself.
>   The replacement wheels I have seen have had a very shiny
> finish. Did the original wheels look like this? Does anyone
> know what kind of preparation prior to painting might be
> required, and what paint would be best to use. I was
> thinking some kind of epoxy paint would be suitable, and a
> sandable epoxy filler to repair the cracks.
> Thanks again to all on the list who have answered my
> questions in the past. I'm in a major learning curve here,
> and at some point in the future I hope to reciprocate...
> TIA
> Cliff Pike
> 58 TR3A TS30767LO  project
> 59 TR3A TS47064L  future project / donor
> 60 TR3A TS64232L  donor
> 66 Spitfire4 MKII FC85163  driver
> 64 Spitfire4 donor (for now)
>
> --
> Business website: http://www.cpass.net
> Pike Family Home Page: http://www.cpass.net/~cpike/home2.htm

George Richardson
The Wyven - '57 TR3, TS15559L
htto://www.merlingroupinc.com/tr3.htm


<Prev in Thread] Current Thread [Next in Thread>