So, I just picked up a used Lexus LS 430. I already love it to
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So, I just picked up a used Lexus LS 430. I already love it to death, but it does have some character. Little paint scuffs, but no dents or loose parts. All of that I can live with, but this steering wheel bugs me. While the dash has been cared for, the wheel is cracked all over from sun damage. I can live with the look, but I can feel the ridges when I drive.
If it's actually wood, I could do something about it. The problem is that I have no clue. Anyone ever try to restore these before?
>>944555
>I can live with the look, but I can feel the ridges when I drive
Just close your eyes and imagine you are holding onto a hard thick veiny one.
Otherwise, follow the age-old wisdom: don't be a fool, wrap your tool. Pic related.
>>944558
That is how people die.
Who the fuck thought that shit is a good idea
Just buy a new one
http://m.ebay.com/itm/LEXUS-LS430-LS-430-02-03-04-STEERING-WHEEL-BLACK-LEATHER-AND-WOOD-GRAIN-/111824804365?nav=SEARCH
>>944596
Usually they are tight enough that there was no slippage.
Here it gets hot enough for the oils in some steering wheel plastics to be drawn out. So the wheel gets slick and stays so even after cooling down. I had to get some boyracer blue leather wheel cover so I could actually hold the boiling steering wheel in the first place and then have a firm grip secondly.
>>944599
It appears that the coating is cracked. Not the wood. He can re-coat it.