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Steerind wheel wood inlays cracking. S90-V90 1998

Lovely cherry wood inlaid steering wheel is developing cracks and a small piece of wood has fallen out and disappeared.

Perhaps the hot summer sun has weakened the cement holding the wood to the wheel, allowing the wood to become a bit loose so that a whack with a wide finger ring (wife's) will crack the wood.

Anyone here experienced anything similar? Any ideas on repairs?

All answers welcome.

Thanks,

Bob

:>)








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    Steerind wheel wood inlays cracking. S90-V90 1998

    I did a repair on a wood steering wheel a while back and got all supplies from a hardware store with a good furniture refinishing section, or a cabinet making shop.

    First I would first clean the surfaces with rubbing alcohol

    Second, use a good quality filling epoxy to reaffix the wood where separating. Be sure to smooth the epoxy and remove excess with a finger

    Third use specialty plastic wood to fill the areas that have come off. These usually come in many different colours and tones.

    Fourth, when the plastic wood filler has dried, sand it to the shape of the surrounding wood. If the colour is off, consider a wood colour marker, which gently stains the wood to a chosen colour.

    Fifth, apply a coat of Duarthane or epoxy based clear coat. Use a very small brush from a model store or hobby shop to avoid too much coating at once. Several coats may be useful and include the entire wood area to provide consistent gloss and finish.

    All said and done it will likely cost less than $20 for everything. Good luck with it all and post your results.








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    Steerind wheel wood inlays cracking. S90-V90 1998

    Sorry, I can't offer much help.
    I just wanted to say it's great to see you back, Bob.

    All the best,
    Erling.
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