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How can a rubber steering wheel be DIY restored?

Model: (Various brands) Various
Part: Steering wheel

Several kits are available on the market for the do-it-yourself restoration of the rubber steering wheel of a car. They all work more or less the same way and are good for any type of rubber steering wheel. Let's see how they are used. First of all we have to pass the sandpaper on the affected part and, after having cleaned it thoroughly, we can proceed to the second step which consists in distributing the grout with the appropriate palette. Once it is dry, level it using sandpaper and only then go to pass the paint that must be applied to the sponge and distributed with circular movements. The last step is to apply the protective layer.

Posted on 20 October 2022 by ScegliAuto

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