Damaged wood effect trim - quick fix!

[M-R-P]

Ok,
Got some wood trim with a chip or scratch?

http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/g413/martinrpeachey/DSCF9237.jpg

http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/g413/martinrpeachey/DSCF9238.jpg

Annoying aint it?

http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/g413/martinrpeachey/DSCF9240.jpg

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...

http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/g413/martinrpeachey/DSCF9242.jpg

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!

http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/g413/martinrpeachey/DSCF9243.jpg

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)

http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/g413/martinrpeachey/DSCF9245.jpg

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...

http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/g413/martinrpeachey/DSCF9246.jpg

Now with a tooth pick, dab some of your epoxy colour into the chip, using a clean pick to clear up any excess...

http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/g413/martinrpeachey/DSCF9248.jpg

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...

http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/g413/martinrpeachey/DSCF9249.jpg

Allow it to dry and admire your handywork :)

http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/g413/martinrpeachey/DSCF9250.jpg

It really is that easy peeps - give it a go ;)

[oblark]

Would that be a P1 steering wheel ?

[M-R-P]

Would that be a P1 steering wheel ?

Maaaaayyyybe ;)

[oblark]

Graham finally got his steering wheel then :smile:

The repair looks good and that`s why you are doing my wheels :smile:

[M-R-P]

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.

[V70 Graham]

Graham finally got his steering wheel then :smile:



He did, and he's like a dog with a load of d1ck's ! :B_thumb:

[vaderboyo]

do you do antique cabinets MRP :wave23d:

[M-R-P]

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

[vaderboyo]

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

[M-R-P]

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

Thanks ;)

I still say it's a really easy fix, I'll be happy to show anybody how :D

[M-R-P]

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...

http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/g413/martinrpeachey/Snapbucket/5816980E-orig.jpg

£4.50 from aldi. Comes with a sponge wedge, cloths, 2000gr sandpaper and 2 polishing pastes...

http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/g413/martinrpeachey/Snapbucket/04E7CDBF-orig.jpg

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. :)

http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/g413/martinrpeachey/Snapbucket/6F98E760-orig.jpg

Happy days.

This repair kit, if used properly, is brilliant - you just need to be brave with the sandpaper.

[charlesboya]

Nice work and very educational, thanks very much.

[M-R-P]

Nice work and very educational, thanks very much.

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.