Ref:Re: IML: steering wheel lustre

["OSCAR ANTUNEZ" <densi@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Chris,

I have used 1200 grit sand paper when there are few and shallow scratches and then I polish it with fine paint polish and the finish looks great !!
Oscar

 

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	Fecha :	Wed, 07 Mar 2007 08:31:21 -0800
	Asunto :	Re: IML: steering wheel lustre

 

> Mine is a nice clear green. I thought there would be something to wipe on

> and not make it slippery. I might test some Future floor wax and see if it

> makes it too slippery. I don't want to go to any lengths right now as I

> already have plenty to do.

> Thx,

> Chris Strohmeyer

> 67 Imperial Convertible

> ----- Original Message -----

> From: "Greg and Russell" <65luxuryliner@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>

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> Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2007 5:38 AM

> Subject: Re: IML: steering wheel lustre

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>

> > Chris,

> >

> > Have you considered wet sanding the wheel with 400 grit sandpaper to

> > smooth out any imperfections and possible surface crazing, then, coating

> > it with a catalyzed clearcoat? The latter would not only make it look

> > absolutely new, but the wheel would have UV protectants on/in it to keep

> > it from deteriorating in the future.

> >

> > I didn't have this option with my '65 steering wheel. It was too far gone

> > and after an almost 3 year search, I chose to have a new one recast. The

> > procedure outlined above was suggested to a friend who has a very nice

> > wheel on his '67 but it needed something to give it a little more pizzaz.

> >

> > Good luck!

> >

> > Greg McDonnell

> > '65 Crown convertible

> >

> > ----- Original Message -----

> > From: "Chris Strohmeyer"

> > To:

> > Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2007 1:19 AM

> > Subject: IML: steering wheel lustre

> >

> >

> >> Is there something to restore the lustre on my 67 Imperial's steering

> >> wheel/? I cleaned it and now it looks dull.

> >> Thx,

> >> Chris Strohmeyer

> >> 67 Imperial Convertible

> >>

> >>

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