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Chris,

I have used 1200 grit sand paper when there are few and shallow scratches and then I polish it with fine paint polish and the finish looks great !!
Oscar

 
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Fecha :  Wed, 07 Mar 2007 08:31:21 -0800
Asunto :  Re: IML: steering wheel lustre
 
> Mine is a nice clear green. I thought there would be something to wipe on
> and not make it slippery. I might test some Future floor wax and see if it
> makes it too slippery. I don't want to go to any lengths right now as I
> already have plenty to do.
> Thx,
> Chris Strohmeyer
> 67 Imperial Convertible
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Greg and Russell" <65luxuryliner@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To:
> Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2007 5:38 AM
> Subject: Re: IML: steering wheel lustre
>
>
> > Chris,
> >
> > Have you considered wet sanding the wheel with 400 grit sandpaper to
> > smooth out any imperfections and possible surface crazing, then, coating
> > it with a catalyzed clearcoat? The latter would not only make it look
> > absolutely new, but the wheel would have UV protectants on/in it to keep
> > it from deteriorating in the future.
> >
> > I didn't have this option with my '65 steering wheel. It was too far gone
> > and after an almost 3 year search, I chose to have a new one recast. The
> > procedure outlined above was suggested to a friend who has a very nice
> > wheel on his '67 but it needed something to give it a little more pizzaz.
> >
> > Good luck!
> >
> > Greg McDonnell
> > '65 Crown convertible
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Chris Strohmeyer"
> > To:
> > Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2007 1:19 AM
> > Subject: IML: steering wheel lustre
> >
> >
> >> Is there something to restore the lustre on my 67 Imperial's steering
> >> wheel/? I cleaned it and now it looks dull.
> >> Thx,
> >> Chris Strohmeyer
> >> 67 Imperial Convertible
> >>
> >>
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