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Polish Luhrs Aluminum Steering Wheel or Replace It

Discussion in 'Luhrs Yacht' started by Robert Page, May 22, 2021.

  1. Robert Page, May 22, 2021
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    Robert Page

    Robert Page New Member

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    Both wheels on my 29 are corroded. I was debating removing and polishing them or replacing them with a stainless wheel. Has anyone tried to polish them?



    Rob

    2002 Luhrs 290 Open "Tres Leos" 6LPA-STP Yanmars
    1986 Tiara 3600 Continental "Southern Exposure" 7.4L Crusaders
  2. Joe McKairnes, May 24, 2021
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    you can try - I would think they are chrome - use chrome polish. If too badly pitted, replace...
  3. NYCAP123, May 24, 2021
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    I agree with Joe. You can try to polish them, but they're such a prominent piece you're probably better off replacing them.
  4. Fishtigua, May 24, 2021
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    Get some aluminum foil, scrunch it up and dunk it in water. Best cleaning product ever.
  5. Capt J, May 25, 2021
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    If they're aluminum, you could have someone bead blast them possibly.
  6. Robert Page, Jun 23, 2021
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    Thanks everyone. I will post when I do something with them.