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Wood Steering wheel rehab
So I decided that my steering wheel had just a little too much patina on it
http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...h_patina_2.jpg http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...h_patina_1.jpg So I sanded down with 320 grit to remove the old "patina", and put 3 coats of spar varnish on the whole wheel.. Came out nice, but not too nice as to look new, I think it still has the "used" look to it. http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/data/500/rehab_1.jpg http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/data/500/rehab_2.jpg No comments about the cleanliness of the vice please...:LOL: |
Looks good:D! How does it feel as compared to new?
Man that's a lot of holes:confused:! |
You need about 7 more coats.;) Actually, that's totally up to you & your desired result. I put about 10 - 12 coats on my guitars with some sanding in between coats. you can get a real nice deep look once you sand & polish at this point. Blue Belly Guitars - Custom Hand Built Archtop Guitars
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I will add coats, with a light sanding between. I was hoping someone would step up that has refinished wood. I am good with teak on a boat, but I digress. Thanks!
It feels much smoother than the old, BTW. |
Oh, and 13, SWEET Guitars... If only I was musically inclined. My music career stopped when my music teacher refused to put the trumpet fingers needed for each note on the music..:LOL:
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The sanding smoothes out the grain lines, eventually. They make clear filler that you can use but i've never had any luck with it. I usually just sand the rough off with a 600 grit between every few coats. After the last coat i'll go 600-1000-1500-2000, then a good automotive polish to bring it to gloss. With the laquer I use i'll put about 6 coats on & let it sit for a couple weeks. Then another 5-6 & sit for a couple weeks before finish sanding. At this point the laquer has hardened up enough to where it will polish out really nice. With a steering wheel, depending on paint, you may only need a couple days, then polish it out. It will get hand polished with use :)
Thanks for the compliment, it's something I enjoy. |
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