68 steering wheel resto
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From: smithfield nc usa 27577
68 steering wheel resto
We just got a 68 convertible 
and we are trying to figure out how to restore the steering wheel. It appears to be wood, but could be resin. Does anyone know a good and safe way to restore this in either case?
and we are trying to figure out how to restore the steering wheel. It appears to be wood, but could be resin. Does anyone know a good and safe way to restore this in either case?
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Originally Posted by PRNDL
If it is original, then it is genuine virgin plastic! (Simulated wood)...
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Thanks Guys
That thing looks alot like wood.I was thinking just a lite sanding, then shoot on some clear....but was worried that the fake wood grain would sand off.....or clear might react with the plastic.
Only one way to find out...I will post results.
That thing looks alot like wood.I was thinking just a lite sanding, then shoot on some clear....but was worried that the fake wood grain would sand off.....or clear might react with the plastic.
Only one way to find out...I will post results.
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I remember seeing an article in CorvetteFever showing how to restore the 67-68 steeringwheel.
I don't have that copy anymore but I do know that they can be restored. I'd suggest finding out the correct way before you try anything.
I don't have that copy anymore but I do know that they can be restored. I'd suggest finding out the correct way before you try anything.
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Several months ago the NCRS monthly magazine had an article about how to restore 68 plastic steering wheels. You should try to read this article. Also, if you search around, there are people who advertise retoration of your steering wheel.
NCRS = National Corvette Restoration Society. Try NCRS.org
NCRS = National Corvette Restoration Society. Try NCRS.org
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The wheel is not bad.
I pulled it to take to my brothers, thinking it might be wooden.
He is a master woodworker....and the wheel has two small cracks where the spokes meet the rim.
And the finish looks worn and dirty.
I like fixing everything myself....
I would rather have the wheel that came with the car with a few problems than a perfect new one...
If anyone has a copy of any of the repair how to,s
I would love to read them....
I looked on NCRS and didnt find the info...but dont know my way around their site.
One way or the other I will fix it.
I pulled it to take to my brothers, thinking it might be wooden.
He is a master woodworker....and the wheel has two small cracks where the spokes meet the rim.
And the finish looks worn and dirty.
I like fixing everything myself....
I would rather have the wheel that came with the car with a few problems than a perfect new one...
If anyone has a copy of any of the repair how to,s
I would love to read them....
I looked on NCRS and didnt find the info...but dont know my way around their site.
One way or the other I will fix it.
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