Rolls Royce

Rolls-Royce 1991 Corniche wood evaluation (A New Discovery)

by Rau May 7, 2012 Videos
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While working on this 1991 Rolls-Royce Corniche door cap a discovery was made. Watch this video for an explanation…

Rolls-Royce Phantom Steering Wheel

by Rau May 2, 2012 Custom Projects
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The Rolls-Royce Phantom was missing a hand crafted wooden steering wheel! That was until a Service Director from our local Rolls-Royce dealer came to us with the wheel off the first 2003 Phantom in America. This steering wheel would be the first wood Phantom wheel in the world…

Rolls-Royce Steering Wheel Before and After

by Rau April 25, 2012 Videos
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It’s hard to believe that you would find a plastic steering wheel inside of an otherwise beautiful Rolls-Royce automobile, but that’s what you would find in a Silver Shadow from the mid 1960s…

1991 Rolls-Royce Corniche wood evaluation videos

by Rau April 23, 2012 Repairs
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The first step in wood restoration is a proper evaluation by a qualified wood restorer. The preliminary examination takes place when the wood arrives and prior to the removal of the old finish…

Wood Repairs for Luxury Automobiles

by Rau April 17, 2012 Repairs
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For nearly 15 years Rau Restoration has offered Bentley and Rolls-Royce Dealers the finest wood service in North America, featuring seamless repair, and expedited turnaround for parts under warranty…

Veneers used by Bentley and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

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Some people would like to see what the wood veneers look like before they’re turned into beautiful steering wheels and accessories…

Modern Lady Article: Picnic Table Repair Overview

by Rau April 17, 2012 Repairs
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When we say Picnic Tables, we’re not talking about tables down at the park, we’re talking about the folding tables in the back of Rolls-Royce automobiles. We are proud to have an article in the current issue of “Modern Lady” covering the topic of picnic table repair…

Bookmatching Veneer for Rolls-Royce and Bentley Wood Trim

by Rau April 16, 2012 Videos
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You shouldn’t judge a book by the cover, but what about a bookmatch? We often mention bookmatching and bookmatches, but some people may not be sure what we’re talking about…

Have you ever wondered how things are made?

by Rau May 3, 2011 Custom Projects
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Many people have been openly wondering why, “How It’s Made”, the uniquely entertaining cable program, has never featured the process of making a Bespoke pre-airbag, 2-spoke, full walnut burl Rolls-Royce steering wheel with custom leather, on their show…

New Rolls-Royce Ghost Wood Repair

by Rau November 22, 2010 Repairs
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Rolls Royce (RR) is famous the world over for its superior level of customer service. The following real-life example illustrates this point, and how Rau was approached and able to facilitate a win-win solution. The RR Ghost was first offered to the public in 2009.  The “Ghost” nameplate is named in honor of the Silver [...]

Full Custom Rolls Royce Phantom Wood Steering Wheel

by Rau March 12, 2009 Graphics
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