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Old 7th February 2021, 16:17   #1
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hi all, hope you are keeping warm!! I have a lovely looking walnut wood dash in my tourer after replacing the good but plastic version. However, my steering wheel is light oak and just doesnt look right with a that lovely walnut. Given the rarity (and price) of walnut steering wheels, has anyone tried sanding down and staining one with walnut wood stain?? i am very tempted but love the feel of the present oak wheel and dont know if refurbing it would result in a similar finish or end with something that feels sticky and just not the same. Any thoughts?
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Old 7th February 2021, 17:39   #2
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It would be a disaster.
The way to go is, buy an original one or leave well alone.
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Old 7th February 2021, 19:50   #3
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hi all, hope you are keeping warm!! I have a lovely looking walnut wood dash in my tourer after replacing the good but plastic version. However, my steering wheel is light oak and just doesnt look right with a that lovely walnut. Given the rarity (and price) of walnut steering wheels, has anyone tried sanding down and staining one with walnut wood stain?? i am very tempted but love the feel of the present oak wheel and dont know if refurbing it would result in a similar finish or end with something that feels sticky and just not the same. Any thoughts?
Have a look at these two images of the same wheel and if of interest PM me.

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Old 7th February 2021, 22:07   #4
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sorry to butt into your post stubie i would be really interested in dying a oak wheel walnut if possible your pictures look fantastic George
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Old 7th February 2021, 22:18   #5
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sorry to butt into your post stubie i would be really interested in dying a oak wheel walnut if possible your pictures look fantastic George
Its not my post George but I just wanted to make people aware that it is possible.

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Old 7th February 2021, 22:23   #6
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Its not my post George but I just wanted to make people aware that it is possible.

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did you do it yourself or did you have to get it done professionally it is an excellent finish
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Yes I have done a few myself. This was one of my first.
Please PM me and I can give you more info.

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Yes I have done a few myself. This was one of my first.
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excellent stubie will do thanks George
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This is one I did a while ago,

I sanded all of the varnish off, what a job!

Well worth it.


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I sanded all of the varnish off, what a job!

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