Thanks to those who recommended Lexol leather reconditioner for my junk-yard
steering wheel. It worked great---brought the leather back to almost
like-new. And the "leather" rim of the TR6 wheel is, in fact,
leather---whether it feels like rubber or not (the springy foam interior
causes this "feel"). I've sanded and primed the spokes and am ready to
spray the final flat-black finish. This will result in a 14.5" wheel with
the correct black spokes for a '72 TR6 (the goal being an ounce more of
legroom). The only difference between the original 15" wheel and the new
one will be a barely noticeable smaller diameter. This is, I'd say, an
acceptible detour from originality. <g>
The cost of this "new" steering wheel, including the Lexol (small bottle not
sold by Moss!), sandpaper, filler/primer, and paint, will come in under $30.
The yard sold the wheel to me for $15 because of some very minor
rust-pitting on the silver spokes. Not bad!
--Phil Haldeman
haldeman@accessone.com
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