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I have the original bakalite steering wheels from both my '62 Mini-Minor and '64 Traveller, but both are showing their age with wear and a few marks. The shine has also gone many moons ago.

Question is - what is the best way to renovate these. I have tried to respray them but the paint insists on peeling off. I'm assuming it is the primer I'm using, as I have the wheel well cleaned and free from any dirt, oil etc. The primer I've been using is plastic primer. Is there a more suitable primer that would be needed for bakalite??

Thanks folks.

go to halfords and get a new one?

Thanks - I'll give that a try.

basil webb wrote:go to halfords and get a new one?

I've already replaced them for much nicer items but still very period. Just want to have the originals looking nice in the cabinets!