Restoring '64 GTO/FS Wood Steering Wheel
 

I just purchased the '64 GTO and full-size car wood-look steering wheel. It's in pretty good shape but has some of the typical cracks in the fake wood rim. I'd like to restore the wheel myself if I can. Has anyone tried restoring one of these wheels (or another Pontiac steering wheel of the era), and how did it turn out? Is it something you would do again?

I think I can repair the cracks with one of those steering wheel repair kits, but is there a product or technique to replicate the wood-look finish of the steering once the repairs are done? Or I am better off just sending the wheel to someone who will repair it and have it refinished?

Thanks in advance for your help!

http://www.steeringwheelsbymike.com/ Mike did mine back in 2018 -2019 for $300. Looks new. I don't know what he charges today, but he'll be getting my next one too.

X2 with Mike. Very happy with his work.

Given the value to those wheels right now - I think I would send it to an expert. A risk vs. reward thing for me.

Thank you everyone for your replies and info. For the money, it's a good idea to have someone repair the wheel for me. I will be contacting Mike and thank you for the referral.