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Steering wheel red stripe damage

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  1. klointheridge

    klointheridge Karting

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    OK folks...I have the OEM carbon steering wheel with the very cool red stripe at 12 o’clock. Only issue is that it’s damaged! It has part of it (facing the driver, of course) nicked and missing. I thought I could deal w it but it’s bothering the heck out of me. Anyone have a viable (inexpensive) solution on how to fix it or replace it?

    Thanks!
     
  2. cpep

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    could use a pic to see the extent of the nick.
     
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  3. klointheridge

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  4. flash32

    flash32 F1 Veteran

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    Just a thought ...tape very well ..sand a little , paint and clear , buff and done



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  5. Alcav5

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    nail polish , i bet a matching color can be found
     
  6. whatheheck

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    Can you put a band aid on top of it?

    Seriously though I agree you can use blue tape and touch up paint.

    Dan

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  7. cpep

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    I agree. I would at least take a shot with the tape and paint. If it doesn't turn out to your satisfaction you could wait until winter and send it out to have the stripe redone. I did a stripe on a leather wheel but I did take it off to do it.
     
  8. Nine9Three

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    The repair could look worse than the damage. Leave it as a memento to a well driven Modena.
     
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  9. Nuvolari

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    It is very difficult to tell from the photos but the first thing to determine is whether the stripe is above or below the clear. If you run your nail across the edge you will be able to tell if it is above or below. Depending on that here are your options:

    Stripe above the clear:
    - Re-paint the stripe using fine line tape, and an airbrush (removing the steering wheel first of course)
    - Wet sand the stripe away and re-polish the underlying clear to remove it totally
    - Get a strip of vinyl from a sign shop and re-apply the stripe with the seam somewhere you can't see it easily

    Stripe below the clear (if this is the case it was like that from factory):
    - Accept it as part of the 'hand made' charm of the car
    - Wet sand the clear down to the stripe, re-paint the stripe, and re-clear that section of the wheel. This is a pretty specialized job and not for a first timer.
    - Again you have the option of vinyl

    If it were my car I'd do the vinyl and forget about it. If well applied it will be perfect when viewed from most angles and any sign shop would give you a scrap of material for free so trying it won't cost anything but a little time.
     
  10. 02360spider

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    Just sell it to me for a discount lol.

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  11. klointheridge

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    Thank you for the detailed response!

    I’m a first timer and would have to look up wet sanding. Haha. Vinyl it is
     
  12. klointheridge

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    There’s an option. Lol
     
  13. Flea7

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    You must have chipped the clear on top as well. On mine the red tape is cleared over.
     
  14. autowerks9

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    Should be under the clear. We can repair and refinish, give it the Italian stripes if you like.

    David
     
  15. cpep

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  16. Flea7

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    Thumbs up for Exotic Car Gear! David offers great products and services! Italian stripes would be cool !
     
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  17. f355spider

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    Sounds like refinishing it in order...then don't wear rings when driving....
     
  18. I'm 360 Canuck

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    id leave it as is rather than put a strip of tape on it.
     
  19. klointheridge

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    Car came like that when I bought her. I would never!
     
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  20. Shinigami

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    The Italian stripes do look nice btw :)
     
  21. autowerks9

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    Thanks guys,

    We thrive on offering these personal details to the Fchat crew.

    David
     
  22. Fort Worth 360

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    Sell that one to the wife. “Honey can you safeguard my wedding ring while I take the incredibly sexy Ferrari out trolling. No baby I love you I just don’t want mess up the steering wheel that’s all”.




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  23. klointheridge

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    You are correct, sir. It’s a chip right through the clear past the stripe.
     
  24. klointheridge

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    I’d be happy w just the stripe repaired.
     
  25. klointheridge

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