[Tigers] STEERING WHEEL

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Mine was almost black when I started. I began in the dishpan using a  
kitchen scrub brush that had normal bristles around the edges and a center  
section with brass bristles.  Cleaned it up to like new and just a  touch rough.  
Let it dry completely for a few days (not in the sun)  and then began 
sanding using finer grits each time. 
For a finish coat I visited a marine supply store and asked what they  used 
on boat decks. I figured if it held up there it would hold up on the  
steering wheel. I used a clear poly that they recommended. I think about 4  coats 
with very fine steel wool and tack cloth between coats. After about  15 
years, holding up great.
 
Mark L  

 
In a message dated 4/12/2017 5:13:52 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
tigers at autox.team.net writes:

YES, it is plastic.
Do not use any kind of stripper to get  to the wood.  I sanded mine.
Gary


On 4/11/2017 7:24  PM, Allan Ballard via Tigers wrote:
> The dark " line" sandwiched  into the center of the wheel's wood ... is 
> it  plastic?
>
> Regards,
>
> Allan Ballard
>  Mk1a Tiger
> Series I Alpine (v6)
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> Sent from my  iPhone
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> On Apr 11, 2017, at 3:12 AM, Tony Lang via Tigers  
> <tigers at autox.team.net  <mailto:tigers at autox.team.net>>  wrote:
>
>>  I have seen Kens work at SUNI 5 and it  is excellent. That said, 
>> earlier on Monday, Lynn posted two  numbers, one was Madera Concepts 
>> in Goleta, CA  805-692-0053. After seeing the post I thought to 
>> myself, I  think they are the business that re-veneered my dashes 
>>  which are absolutely beautiful. They redo Rolls Royce wood and  
>> veneering. So I called Tony, an easy name for me to recall.  I didn't 
>> get to talk to Tony as he had passed a few years  back but his 
>> business partner answered the phone and we had  an excellent 
>> converastion. They also do steering wheels and  if it ins't totaled, 
>> he quoted me beteen two and three  hundred $$. Now I would send him 
>> pics, his name is Steve, I  THINK, heavy on the think. IF they sent me 
>> back a steering  wheel that was as pristine as the dashes, it too 
>> would look  better than new. He did warn me that many steering wheels 
>>  are bent from big guys pushing themselves out of their car. being  
>> 6'2, I put both feet on the ground and stand up but others  may use 
>> the wheel getting in and out. Hope this helps  anyone redoing an 
>> original steering  wheel.
>>
>> Tony Lang  (TtT)
>>
>>
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>> *To:*  jefferyrandall at gmail.com  <mailto:jefferyrandall at gmail.com>
>> *Cc:*  "tigers at autox.team.net <mailto:tigers at autox.team.net>"  
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>> *Sent:* Tuesday,  April 11, 2017 12:49 AM
>> *Subject:* [Tigers] STEERING  WHEEL
>>
>> Jeff,
>>     Try  Ken Corbin at creedo at ix.netcom.com 
>>  <mailto:creedo at ix.netcom.com>/(303) 364-5787. He redid an old one  for 
>> me and seemed to be willing to do more. Not many Tiger  owners using 
>> the originals now. Good for  your!!
>>
>> Harry Elam
>>  B382000471
>> TAC inspector #37
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