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banjo sterring wheel, how do i clean it
Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2008 11:49 am
by stanley0070
I have just bought a banjo steering
wheel for my 71 traveler, can anyone tell me what it is made of and what's the best way of cleaning the black part of it .
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Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2008 12:02 pm
by bmcecosse
Kind of bakelite material I think. Go carefully - it has a shiny 'skin' and if you break through that then it's not at all shiny!! I would suggest just wax polish and elbow grease.
Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2008 12:30 pm
by stanley0070
Thanks,
I have tried elbow grease,
I think the shiny " skin " has long gone, it's very dull no cracks just dull & gone light grey,
Thanks again
Brian
Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2008 12:55 pm
by mickessex
I use t-cut on mine, I would stay away from wax on the steering wheel, you wouldn't want to loose your grip would you.
Mick
Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2008 1:20 pm
by ASL642
I have a collection of Bakerlite and Brasso was recommended to clean it.
Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2008 5:11 pm
by Kevin
Hi Brian I hope you got the centre with it as its different to the later ones.
Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2008 7:01 pm
by bmcecosse
No problem holding the wheel whether waxy or not - with my string-back / leather palm driving gloves of course!
Edit - When you say 'centre' Kevin - I'm guessing the Horn Push ??
Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2008 8:32 pm
by wibble_puppy
regaliaqueen wrote:I have a collection of Bakerlite and Brasso was recommended to clean it.
good tip - cheers
