Who restores old Nardi wood Steering wheel?

[cjtbt]

I have an old Nardi wood/aluminium steering wheel that could use a restoration.
Anyone here do that type of work or know of someone who does?

Thanks,
Bud

[mpotvin]

Bruce is the man... he's done several 356 wheels for me to perfection

http://www.hardwoodclassicsltd.com/

[mcampuzano]

Also Jack Arct, I've sent wheels to both, they restore very well

Jack1600s@msn.com

[cjtbt]

Thank you guys, I'll check em out.

Bud

[peekaboo]

If it is a small center hole nardi , it will probably be cheaper to find another.

[cjtbt]

Heres a picture peekaboo.
It measures 360mm, has the #3600 on the back of the hub.
"Nardi Torino, Made in Italy engraved on the back.
Is it worth restoring?

Thanks for the advice

[peekaboo]

small center hole wood rim Nardi's like that and similar (larger grip diameter like 380mm - 400m) can be bought used for $350 and lower.

I don't think those people restore wood grips alone for that amount.


Plus I don't see anything wrong with your wood , just seems to need the protective coating ? If you look around , i'm sure you can find a tutorial on how to do it yourself. The restoration wheel guys are usually are rebuilding / replacing the wood completely.

[RSTarga]

They're not hard to refinish, I did one years ago. Depending on how bad it is you can either sand it down slightly and revarnish or strip and refinish

[cjtbt]

I appreciate all the advice and suggestions.
I was thinking about refinishing myself as the wood is good, just the varnish is popping of and aluminium is in need of some cleaning/polishing.
Did find some threads to DIY, so I think I'll see if I can rub on it and bring it back to life a bit, as I don't think its that valuable of a wheel.
It may also end up on the wall as is, we'll see how boring the winter is!

Thanks,
Bud