RE: steering wheel

[Steven Charette <stevec@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I'd love a link to the procedure that Bill wrote if someone has it.  

I gleaned some tips from the internet, got a few pointers from Charlie
Quarters and am doing one for my '68 VIP.  Lots of cleaning and scrubbing
before starting to remove years of hand-goo and grease. I used epoxy putty
for the large gaps and some thinner epoxy glue for the spider-cracks.  Using
a variety of files and sandpapers to re-shape missing parts, starting with
220 for big blobs of epoxy and working down to finer grades as the finished
shape comes into focus.  Automotive grade sandable hi-build primer in rattle
cans seems to work well over sanding scratches.  I'm letting the primer dry
well between sessions (like to say it's on purpose but I don't have much
free time this time of year) to be sure all solvents have boiled off and to
minimize shrinkage down the road.

This particular wheel has a strip of simulated aluminum (clear plastic with
bright applique) pressed into a recess on the front - I plan to insert a
real aluminum strip brush-finished and clear coated.

My '64 Fury wheel is actually pretty good, with one large (1/4") gap right
next to one of the four metal trim rings, which is now loose on the wheel.
When I get some time I'm gonna try filling that gap with epoxy putty and see
how close I can touch the paint up... I'm hoping to get it close enough to
not be noticeable without close scrutiny.

This is one of those projects you can work on when you have a few minutes to
spare, then not see for a few days or even weeks.  Really satisfying to see
the transformation - highly recommended.  Kinda fun, actually.  Find an old
wheel and give it a shot -

SC

-----Original Message-----
From: Ollie [mailto:satellite1965@xxxxxxxxxxx] 
Sent: Friday, July 16, 2010 8:37 AM
To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: steering wheel


Derrick,
Seems as the route I would go..spray can products, adhesive promoter, color
and clear top coat..never done it, but that would be my mapped out
strategy..
Ollie
----- Original Message -----
From: "Derrick Brown" <63max426@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: "D Brown" <63max426@xxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, July 16, 2010 6:46 AM
Subject: Re: steering wheel


Hi,

has anybody attempted this using a dremel to route out the cracks and fill
them with JB Weld?  and cleaning first thoroughly with denatured alcohol and
compressed air?



On Jul 16, 2010, at 7:35 AM, William Cole wrote:

> It seems like I wrote a short right-up about restoring a steering 
> wheel and had Gary H. post it on here. I could be wrong though. Memory 
> isn't what it used to be.
> Can you help us out here Gary?

Derrick Brown
'63 Sport Fury, 4 speed
derrickb@xxxxxxx


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