Damaged wood effect trim - quick fix!

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Post 542545 by M-R-P on 2012-10-17 21:41:00

Ok, Got some wood trim with a chip or scratch? Image Image Annoying aint it? Image Sitting there, mocking you... And if, like the pics here, it's on a steering wheel, you can feel it too! :( Here's what you do... first give it a good clean with some lighter fluid or the like. Then grab yourself some cheap acrylic paints... Image On a white plate, mix a good colour match... (I used burnt umber and black) Don't use your mum's best china y'all! Image Now mix up some Araldyte, or any cheaper brand of epoxy resin... (don't get that near a plate if you wanna use it again) Image And mix it with the acrylic... For the finish you'll get, it doesn't matter if you waste a load so mix up as much as you like to get it right... Image Now with a tooth pick, dab some of your epoxy colour into the chip, using a clean pick to clear up any excess... Image Leave it to settle for a bit and use another pick to level it off - if it domes - out from the surface, use the pick to remove a small amount or use the pick to add a small aount if needed... Image Allow it to dry and admire your handywork :) Image It really is that easy peeps - give it a go ;)

Post 542547 by oblark on 2012-10-17 21:45:43

Would that be a P1 steering wheel ?

Post 542550 by M-R-P on 2012-10-17 21:48:31

[QUOTE=oblark;542547]Would that be a P1 steering wheel ?[/QUOTE] Maaaaayyyybe ;)

Post 542556 by oblark on 2012-10-17 21:52:51

Graham finally got his steering wheel then :smile: The repair looks good and that`s why you are doing my wheels :smile:

Post 542561 by M-R-P on 2012-10-17 21:59:25

Yes and thank you Rob ;) I honestly couldn't believe how easy it was, I defy anybody to have a go anf f**k it up.

Post 542583 by V70 Graham on 2012-10-17 22:54:52

[QUOTE=oblark;542556]Graham finally got his steering wheel then :smile: [/QUOTE] He did, and he's like a dog with a load of d1ck's ! :B_thumb:

Post 542586 by vaderboyo on 2012-10-17 23:10:25

do you do antique cabinets MRP :wave23d:

Post 542589 by M-R-P on 2012-10-17 23:15:24

Errrr.... what's it worth? I'm sure I can do summat lol

Post 542593 by vaderboyo on 2012-10-17 23:31:16

with that standard of workmanship you should be offering a service mate.

Post 542597 by M-R-P on 2012-10-17 23:43:06

[QUOTE=vaderboyo;542593]with that standard of workmanship you should be offering a service mate.[/QUOTE] Thanks ;) I still say it's a really easy fix, I'll be happy to show anybody how :D

Post 544654 by M-R-P on 2012-11-01 10:31:02

Quick update, I wasn't 100% happy with the finish of the repair (could feel it when I ran my hand round it) so I bought one of these... Image £4.50 from aldi. Comes with a sponge wedge, cloths, 2000gr sandpaper and 2 polishing pastes... Image I followed the instructions as if I were repairing a deep scratch or chip and within 15 minutes or so, the repair is almost undetectable. :) Image Happy days. This repair kit, if used properly, is brilliant - you just need to be brave with the sandpaper.

Post 545856 by charlesboya on 2012-11-07 19:24:04

Nice work and very educational, thanks very much.

Post 545863 by M-R-P on 2012-11-07 20:07:21

[QUOTE=charlesboya;545856]Nice work and very educational, thanks very much.[/QUOTE] I know I keep saying it but It's so easy and makes such a difference that I had to share it. I can't see it not working on things like a damaged gear knobs or door handles.