Trimming a Repo Steering Wheel

[Ed Wendell]

Just purchased a repo steering wheel and all of the USA made ones require some trimming of the mold seam.
Anybody done this? Thoughts, suggestions on the best way.
Thanks,
Ed

[Mike V. Florida]

Sharp hobby knife and sand paper.

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

Originally Posted by Mike V. Florida

Sharp hobby knife and sand paper.

A potato peeler worked well for me, pretty good control, so it didn't "dig" in, & it did the tight curves well.
Bill W.

[JOHN CT]

I received my in shock I had to remove extra mold and sand . I followed the instructions removing extra with razor and using 1200 grit paper it turn out great

[Tom Wesenberg]

Originally Posted by JOHN CT

I received my in shock I had to remove extra mold and sand . I followed the instructions removing extra with razor and using 1200 grit paper it turn out great

I've done it the same way. It's an easy job and goes quickly.

[Mitch//pa]

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Originally Posted by BILL WILLIAMSON

A potato peeler worked well for me, pretty good control, so it didn't "dig" in, & it did the tight curves well.
Bill W.

Now that's thinking outside the box... Dad hand whittled me this monkey out of a peach pit

[mlp623]

In addition to the trimming with a sharp razor - wet sanding was key for me. 600 and 1200. The outer part is easy - but use caution when cutting in where the "spokes" meet the wheel - they were a little tricky.

[Pat Martone]

I also finished with the wet sanding with 1200 grit, but with the steering wheel "mounted" on the column and placing towels around the column and car floor. It came out great and there is no remaining evidence of any seams. It took a few hours to completely "finish" the wheel.

[Tom Wesenberg]

Originally Posted by mlp623

In addition to the trimming with a sharp razor - wet sanding was key for me. 600 and 1200. The outer part is easy - but use caution when cutting in where the "spokes" meet the wheel - they were a little tricky.

Good point about the inside curves.
A razor blade doesn't work well there, and I think I used a rat tail file to do the sharp inside curves, then sandpaper.

[C26Pinelake]

We should expect to trim an offshore repro part but not American made! I would expect a higher standard of workmanship! Wayne

[mlp623]

Originally Posted by Tom Wesenberg

Good point about the inside curves.
A razor blade doesn't work well there, and I think I used a rat tail file to do the sharp inside curves, then sandpaper.

Ah, right. I did use a file in a few places, including the inside curves, and it worked well.

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

Originally Posted by Mitch//pa

Now that's thinking outside the box... Dad hand whittled me this monkey out of a peach pit

BUT, I "lied"--Ted really carved it, he took a class & also carved a HILLBILLY & a '32 ROADSTER, his teacher didn't know HOW to do a MODEL A!
BUT, I REALLY do know how to do stained glass!
Dad

[Ed Wendell]

Thanks to all for your great information. I am trying Bill W's potato peeler idea and it seems to be working great.
Thanks again.
Ed