Just got back from Hershey. One of the treasures I found was a pretty decent Stallion Sport Steering Wheel. What I want to know is the best way to recondition it. The outside grip material is pretty decent, so I'll only need to give it a good cleaning. But, what about... 1.) What materials are the best to use in polishing the gray metal center spokes? 2.) What is the best paint to use on the plastic silver trim next to the screws. 3.) There are some scratches in the round plastic hub just behind the metal steering wheel itself. If I lightly sand the plastic (which is textured) is there something I can use to kind of "fill in" some of those scratches? I'll use some plastic paint afterwards to give it a fresh appearance. 4.) There are some light scratches (not real deep) in the clear center horn area (where the Stallion logo is), what is the best material to buff that out, perhaps the same thing they sell to polish plastic headlight lenses? 5.) Even though the outside grip is decent, "someday" I'd like to have it wrapped in leather. Anybody know of a place that does that kind of work, and does NOT charge an arm and a leg to do it? Appreciate the input from anyone who's restored one of these steering wheels.... Thanks, Art
What's the difference between the scotch pads in red, green, or the gray ones I've seen in stores? Is the red one less coarse than the others?
Does anyone recommend putting something on the metal once it's cleaned up? Spraying it with clear, or some kind of wax/paste/cream to keep it from rusting again????
When I want to clean plastic on either head light covers or the rear window in a convertible, I use tooth paste. It is a mild abrasive.
If you have a top notch upholstery shop, they can do it for you. I've seen it done on some of the car builds on t.v.
I cleaned my wheel up with, POR 15 Marine Clean, took all the dirt out of the spokes, and the grips. Marine clean is awesome stuff!!
