<VV> Need steering wheel re-paint advice

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The steering wheel on my '63 convertible needs a re-paint.  The paint, 
obviously from a previous owner's efforts, is rubbing off or chipping off.  The 
steering wheel itself is in great shape with no cracks.  I've decided that I want 
to take care of this before Spring.  Is this something the average schmuck can 
attempt or should I send it to a pro?  If the latter, just any old local body 
shop or maybe someone specializing in the antique car hobby (e.g. a Hemmings 
advertiser)?  Does it need to be stripped?  What kind of paint?  And what of 
the little chrome rings on the steering wheel?  Can they be saved or should I 
buy replacements (assuming repros are out there)?  Anything else I haven't 
thought of?
 
Thanks!
 
~Bill Stanley



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