bakelite steering wheel help
 

Hi,
I have a rather sad looking steering wheel rim, stripped of all traces of the original bakelite finish, which I would like to restore it to its former glory. Does anyone know who can recoat a wheel (prefer USA / Can.) or have any suggestions? I was thinking of powdercoat if bakelite and etc. is not possible.
Thanks,
Dave

Wheel Repair
 

I have repaired old steering wheels by filling with plasti bond and sanding to shape. I then use a good quality automative black enamel paint. Apply in a even but not too thick coat and bake with heat lamps until dry to a light touch. This usualy takes about two hours repeat this about ten times and you have a glossy black steering wheel again.

Dave,

Also have a look at the thread steering wheel for possible tips 'n tricks.

HTH,
H.

Thanks for the suggestions. Powdercoating is now off the list as the internal anchor points for the spokes are wooden! and the 400 degree F oven would distress the wood too much. Looks like the beadblast, epoxy filler and black paint (urathane) win this round.
Cheers,
Dave