Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items => Topic started by: Michaelg on January 01, 2016, 22:56:27

Title: wood steering wheel restoration
Post by: Michaelg on January 01, 2016, 22:56:27

I have a wood steering wheel in my 1970 280 sl that needs work. need a little guidance . can handle anything if well coached!!
Needs to be stripped, voids need to be filled and refinished with the right products.

Anybody out there had a good result doing this project?

happy new year.

Cheers.

Michaelg

Title: Re: wood steering wheel restoration
Post by: Shvegel on January 02, 2016, 01:17:59

Strip, sand, fill with epoxy and refinish with automotive clear.  If it is a Nardi Classic it may be easier to just buy a new one.

http://www.evasivemotorsports.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=Nardi-SW

Title: Re: wood steering wheel restoration
Post by: Michaelg on January 03, 2016, 01:50:00

was that an option on that car??

Title: Re: wood steering wheel restoration
Post by: Garry on January 03, 2016, 05:36:29

It would have been dealer supplied if not fitted later and not from MB.. Restore the old one as the newer Nardi’s are no where near as good as the 60’s ones.

Title: Re: wood steering wheel restoration
Post by: Michaelg on January 03, 2016, 12:15:45

what products would you use to restore/refinish?