DIY Restore Nardi Classics Steering wheel
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In this video, I’m going to refurbish an old Nardi Classics that I found online. I bought this steering wheel with the vision to install it into my BMW E30 which is still in the works.
This steering was on a bargain and I’ve wanted one for the longest time. The wood trim on the wheel is just so beautiful. I have to remove the old lacquer on the steering wheel. But before that, I masked the spokes on the wheel so I don’t leave any scratches. I used a penknife to scrape off the existing lacquer. This is the best method I found and it doesn’t take too long to get rid of all the lacquer. I then sand it with 600, 1500 and 2000 grit sandpaper.
I gave it a good wipe and to check how smooth is the surface. I’m happy that the wheel is slowly taking shape. You can see how much the wheel has changed just by scraping and sanding the wood surface.
Next, I’m sanding the metal spokes on the wheel. It has some light scuffs and signs of ageing, so I used 1500 grit sandpaper with metal polish.
I also sand the centre ring and the horn button piece that came with the steering wheel. I took this chance to clean and also polish some of the stained metal that has aged for quite some time. Gave it a good wipe again and make sure I don’t miss any spot. I used Minwax Natural Wood stain to finish the wooden wheel.
This was one of the most satisfying step and I really enjoy applying the wood stain. Notice how much the color has changed. This is the result that I’m looking for. Well, here is it, the final result. What started from an old aged looking wheel, turned out great after some work was put to it.
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This was such a helpful, calming, and satisfying vid. Thank you!
a heat gun and a scraper is the best way to remove laquer and varnish.
Excellent job, congratulations! How would you recommend me to restore the black line? I just got one old Nardi but it has one piece of that line missing.
@EweJinTee
Жыл бұрын
Hi! Thanks! What I've seen people do was before you apply any wood finish, be sure to use paint marker or oil paint to sort of 'touch-up' the lines. Then once it's dried, go over it with a wood finish and seal it off. That should work great in my opinion. Good luck!
how does it hold up after a year?
Why didn't you polish the aluminum after sanding it. It would have looked even better 👍
@EweJinTee
25 күн бұрын
Tried rubbing it with Autosol. Doesn't change the look drastically. So I just leave it haha
What type of "varnish" did you use over the stain. The wheel looks to have a high gloss which is more than you usually get from stain alone. Thanks.
@EweJinTee
Жыл бұрын
Hey. I used Minwax Wood finish natural and then polyurethane to seal it off. You can get it here: Minwax polyurethane: amzn.to/3RQYM8p Minwax Wood finish: amzn.to/3M4FH13
@scuderiazane4723
Жыл бұрын
@@EweJinTee So you applied by hand with a cloth? Also did you use high gloss or satin finish? Thanks.
@EweJinTee
Жыл бұрын
@@scuderiazane4723 Yes I did. Just wipe it and let it dry over time. The polyurethane finish is the glossy and dries completely.
Great job, do you use minwax clear coat after applying the wood stain?
@EweJinTee
9 ай бұрын
Thanks! Yes I did. A few coats, I think 3 or so.
@k24fd2r
9 ай бұрын
@@EweJinTee thanks for the response. Do you sand after the first coat? If yes, how many grits sand paper do u use? I just done applying the oil stain. Need to buy the clear coat tomorrow. Haha
@EweJinTee
9 ай бұрын
@@k24fd2r Yes sand from rough grit to smooth. Completely up to you but I think i sand until 800 or 1000 grit. tthen apply few layers of clear coat
@k24fd2r
9 ай бұрын
Thanks brother! I just done mine. Keep it up!
I have I think the same wheel how do I get rid of just small scratches?
@deantaylor3397
26 күн бұрын
Sanding them with 1500 grit sand paper. He showed that
It didn't lose its shape
@EweJinTee
6 ай бұрын
Nope shape still maintained