Teak inlay (dark strip of wood) is peeling away from wheel.

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May 17, 2017 | 06:05 PM

pullin-gs

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Teak inlay (dark strip of wood) is peeling away from wheel.

I noticed today that my teak stearing wheel (repro) inlay is starting to pull away from the wood grip.
Has anyone had this happen before?

May 17, 2017 | 06:08 PM

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Maybe you have been pulling too many Gs

May 17, 2017 | 07:05 PM

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I noticed today that my teak stearing wheel (repro) inlay is starting to pull away from the wood grip.
Has anyone had this happen before?

There's a fellow in Canada who makes and repairs/restores teak wheels - I think his handle is "Teakmaster"; there's probably a member here that can post his contact info.

May 17, 2017 | 07:42 PM

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Doug Graves 519-752-0780 Teakmaster.

He just did the Rose Wood inlay repair on my original teak wheel. As well refinishing. It came out looking like a brand new steering wheel. I am very happy with the results. He is located west of Toronto.

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May 17, 2017 | 09:12 PM

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Doug Graves 519-752-0780 Teakmaster.

That wheel looks spectacular.

May 18, 2017 | 08:30 AM

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Thanks. He replaced the inlay around the outside of the wheel and the color matches excellent with the original inlay on the inside of the wheel.

May 18, 2017 | 02:07 PM

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Thanks for the pointers.
This wheel is only 3 years old. Maybe the vendor (Virginia Vettes) can put me in touch with the guy who built my wheel?

May 18, 2017 | 04:47 PM

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Thanks for the pointers.
This wheel is only 3 years old. Maybe the vendor (Virginia Vettes) can put me in touch with the guy who built my wheel?

I think Dick (Virginia Vettes) has always sold teak wheels made by Eric Freeman, but Eric retired a couple of years ago; give Dick a call and see if he has another supplier lined up.