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11-12-2020, 01:57 PM | #1 |
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Steering wheel paint
What kind of primer and paint should I use on a repaired steering wheel?
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11-12-2020, 03:59 PM | #2 |
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Re: Steering wheel paint
Primer may not be necessary unless there is bare metal involved or you need to fill minor imperfections but any good epoxy primer would hold up. I use single stage polyurethane paint. If it looks too shiny then use it a while. The shine will decrease with use.
I'd avoid putting on too many coats. It adds up pretty quick and makes the wheel grow. |
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11-12-2020, 04:22 PM | #3 |
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Re: Steering wheel paint
Hi Herb,
I used a two component primer. Then came the 2-component epoxy paint that is also used in this country for trucks. The result is still good after 1 year.
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11-12-2020, 04:22 PM | #4 |
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Re: Steering wheel paint
Thin coats of primer and paint. I usually use epoxy primer an Enamel with a hardener.
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11-12-2020, 08:06 PM | #5 |
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Re: Steering wheel paint
I had pretty good luck with Krylon rattle can "Fusion" It's designed for plastics.
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11-13-2020, 09:37 AM | #6 |
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11-13-2020, 11:41 AM | #7 |
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Re: Steering wheel paint
I've had decent luck with acrylic lacquer . The cracks eventually come back , no matter what I use for a filler . For a good job , I've found it best to go ahead and replace the steering wheel with a new repro steering wheel .
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11-13-2020, 12:08 PM | #8 |
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Re: Steering wheel paint
I repaired the broken, missing and cracked parts w/bondo, sanded, wiped it down w/alcohol and sprayed it with rattle can enamel. Looks good to my old eyes.
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11-14-2020, 08:54 AM | #9 |
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Re: Steering wheel paint
I used bondo and it filled the cracks and gaps nicely .. After a fairly short time it became obvious that cracks had been repaired .
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11-14-2020, 09:26 AM | #10 |
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Re: Steering wheel paint
I had the same problem. Either the bondo shrunk or separated from the wheel. It went from very nice to very amateurish looking!
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11-14-2020, 10:19 AM | #11 |
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Re: Steering wheel paint
I’ve used devcon epoxy for cracks and minor voids
Then used a two part paint Actually DP 90 will work some like a glossy finish...I don’t Clean it well whatever u use |
11-14-2020, 10:52 AM | #12 |
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Re: Steering wheel paint
For the Early steering wheel I used Rustoleum red primer. I tested it against the original color wheel and it seemed to match perfectly.
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11-14-2020, 10:58 AM | #13 |
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Re: Steering wheel paint
I use S.E.M.S rubber bumper paint, it looks good and holds up good.
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11-14-2020, 06:23 PM | #14 |
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Re: Steering wheel paint
Anyone use JB Weld as a crack and chip filler?
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11-14-2020, 06:37 PM | #15 |
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Re: Steering wheel paint
I’ve used JB
But like devcon better; either/or |
11-15-2020, 12:01 PM | #16 |
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Re: Steering wheel paint
PB.7 A/B a good crack filler
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11-15-2020, 06:37 PM | #17 |
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Re: Steering wheel paint
It would help if you mentioned which steering wheel you have. I have repaired red '28 wheels by filling cracks with Super Glue and fine dust from another red wheel. After that, I simply sanded the wheel and polished it with brown shoe polish.
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