Dale
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| posted on 13/5/10 at 04:10 AM |
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Casting a steering wheel rim
I have a cut down mgb steering wheel that I need to put a new rim on. It has a steel ring around it but I need something to finish it . I was going
to make one out of maple but have now been considiering doing one out of plastic or resin.
I would not mind going for an ivory look or mother of pear. Going vintage looking.
Any hints on easy to use materials-( also inexpensive methoods.)
Thanks
Dale
Thanks
Dale
my 14 and11 year old boys 22
and 19 now want to drive but have to be 25 before insurance will allow. Finally on the road
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Humbug
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| posted on 13/5/10 at 06:37 AM |
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I just googled "how to make a steering wheel rim" and found several sites, including
http://www.secondchancegarage.com/public/93.cfm
http://www.ehow.com/how_5525143_build-wood-steering-wheel.html
...though they are about wood rims.
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Confused but excited.
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| posted on 13/5/10 at 08:01 AM |
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I once saw a guy on the idiot lamp make a 'wood look' steering wheel from a standard plastic one.
He rubbed the rim down and sprayed it an ivory colour.
Then smoked it over a candle.
Using a feather he gently brushed the smoked rim to create a grain effect.
Then he sprayed over the 'grain' with a coloured transparent laquer, appling enough coats to give the desired depth of
colour he wanted for the rim.
More coats = darker rim.
Tell them about the bent treacle edges!
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carpmart
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| posted on 13/5/10 at 09:24 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Confused but excited.
I once saw a guy on the idiot lamp make a 'wood look' steering wheel from a standard plastic one.
He rubbed the rim down and sprayed it an ivory colour.
Then smoked it over a candle.
Using a feather he gently brushed the smoked rim to create a grain effect.
Then he sprayed over the 'grain' with a coloured transparent laquer, appling enough coats to give the desired depth of
colour he wanted for the rim.
More coats = darker rim.
That was Chip Foose on an episode of Overhaulin!
You only live once - make the most of it!
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55ant
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| posted on 13/5/10 at 11:03 AM |
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was it the 'poison' car? im not sure, but it was foose!
away from cars, now cycling and building TT bikes
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