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Engine bay refurbishment done. VID_20260813_151055.mp4

I cleaned up the interior using matte finish cleaner and then the conditioner from Stipt Polish Point ( Dutch company ). Steering wheel also back.

Keep going alternator back

I think it turned out great. It reddish in the ☀️

Steering wheel done. Letting it cure for 3 days. 5 layers maghony red+ 3 layers 2k clear . Finishing the engine bay slowly.. VID-20260808-WA0029.mp4

Now with AI, I asked how it was made it came up with this 😁😂 Real wood fiber, fine wood dust, and organic filler were blended into a two-part thermosetting resin binder. This yielded a moldable slurry that retained the warmth and visual density of natural wood while offering superior dimensional stability and impact resistance. High-Pressure Compression Molding The steel rim skeleton was placed into a two-part precision steel cavity mold. The wood-fiber and resin matrix was forced into the mold under high pressure and heat. During the thermosetting reaction, the mixture hardened around the steel core, forming a seamless, solid rim with molded finger divots along the backside. Trimming and Fine Machining After curing and demolding, automated and hand operations removed parting lines (flash) along the perimeter. The rim section was precision-sanded to achieve smooth contours. Staining and Protective Coating The composite material was stained to achieve its rich reddish-brown teak/mahogany appearance. A clear, durable lacquer/polyurethane topcoat was applied to seal the wood fibers from moisture, palm oils, and UV breakdown. Spoke & Hub Assembly The central aluminum/steel spokes were brushed or painted in a satin black/dark graphite finish.

I think the " plastic" added to the high pressure wood chips forming was prob a kind of glue

Clean it and painted the center bichrometage spray

The 2k clear in the engine bay needs 72h to fully harden out so I cleaned the garage up today 😉. I did start on the steering wheel refurbishment though. One pic is how it took it off, you can still see the original mahony red color on the back of the spokes where the fingers never touched, the lighter brown is worn. I blasted the center, 2k clear laying around so I used it.. I know it's shiny black but I like it 😉. Steering wheel wood used stripper then sanded it wet in a bucket full of water. Mahony red stain will be next then clear.. will be nice 😁

Sure. Come around if you have some time. Mart has my adress. Sent me a message beforehand im not always around.

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More refurbishing on going VID_20260804_205619.mp4

More pics. Cleaned the wheels and tyres Also

Not sitting still here .. doing large maintenance. Underside + wheel wels new tectyl, hollow areas wax, paint things left and right. New aluminium original brake drums back ( i had cast iron replica on it ) i found good ones. Engine new Paint 2 coats por15 + engine parts+ air filter new paint engine bay new paint + 2k clear etc. I want to be done for the coming years.

I get the new better vintage mag wheels to. But they need to be stripped of poedercoating first, then checked and polished or maybe ill Chrome them