05-06-2013, 06:55 AM | #1 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: SE Michigan
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Free Bling!!!!
So I was bored this weekend and decided to take the steering wheel of my cart to give it a fresh coat of paint since it was a bit faded from all it's years in the sun. After some cursing, hammering, rubber mallet work, more cursing, some angry hammering and a final blow from the rubber mallet the steering wheel launched off the steering shaft, over the seat back and onto the garage floor. Nothing to it!!
I was unsure what I wanted to do with the steering shaft cover while the wheel was off. Should I repaint it, leave it as is, buy a cover.... Well that was all answered when I slid the cover off. The bare steering shaft was in great shape and just begging for a little TLC. I started with a green scotch brite pad and started "sanding", running longways as opposed to around the steering shaft. After about 10-15 minutes it was looking pretty good and I probably could have left it as it was at that point but I can never leave well enough alone so out came the polish. After a few rounds of polishing an buffing the end result was an awesome looking polished steering shaft for a total investment of.......... nothing but a little elbow grease. Save the 30/40 bucks they charge for a polished cover and instead use that 30 bucks for something to put in your cupholders!! (ps -- do you know how hard it was to write all that out while avoiding the phrase "polishing the shaft"!!) |
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05-06-2013, 06:57 AM | #2 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Free Bling!!!!
Dang, I forgot the best part of the story!!
The next day while we were outside playing I found the perfect use for that old steering shaft cover...... My up an coming hall of famer is gonna need a real bat now!! |
05-06-2013, 12:15 PM | #3 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Jul 2012
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Re: Free Bling!!!!
Money saving mods are the best kind, especially a tow for one deal! I would like to do mine if I could get the steering wheel off
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05-06-2013, 12:18 PM | #4 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Jul 2012
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Re: Free Bling!!!!
Hold up....what year is that power wheels club car? Plan on lifting for the boy? Maybe just a battery drop for more speed....
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05-06-2013, 12:59 PM | #5 | |
Gone Wild
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Re: Free Bling!!!!
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As for the mini cart for the boy, that was a gem I found on the local Craigslist and snagged for 70 bucks. He loves it and busts it out whenever we're outside. I offered to paint it up to match daddy's but he said "I like white, leave it white" so that was that. For right now it's fast enough for him, he just turned 3 and hasn't yet mastered driving in reverse. Any faster and we'd probably be in the ER with some vehicle vs pedestrian impacts. |
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05-06-2013, 03:17 PM | #6 |
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Location: Panhandle Florida
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Re: Free Bling!!!!
Great post.
I was thinking about a new steering wheel and spent some time this week trying to get mine off. After much PB spray and busted knuckles I decided to wrap it!! I may try again Thanks (ps -- do you know how hard it was to write all that out while avoiding the phrase "polishing the shaft"!!) FUNNY |
05-08-2013, 05:37 AM | #7 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Free Bling!!!!
^^^^
Keep after the steering wheel, you'll get it. Be prepared to get angry though! |
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