Steering Wheel Refinishing?

[Tinwoodsman]

Anyone point me to information on refinishing/painting the steering wheel?

 

[gimpyrobb]

Just like any other steering wheel, V out the cracks, add bondo, and paint.

 

[JDToumanian]

Really? Bondo? I've never heard of doing that... How well does it hold up? I've always thought nothing would work as a long lasting repair so I just buy new steering wheels. Now I'm glad I've kept the old ones.

Jon

 

[gimpyrobb]

Dunno. I have a buddy that owns a mechanic shop. The guys that share the building he is in restore old 50s chevys, fords, and dodges. I have seen them do the steering wheels like that. Thats all the info I have. I'm pretty sure this topic has come up before, might try searching, as much as I hate to say it.

 

[Heavysteven]

I did not even think there was a way to fix a cracked steering wheel. Good to know If some one does this repair please post a photo. My only concern would be the level of quality.

 

[Tinwoodsman]

Thanks for the input and yes I did a search but thanks for not mentioning it. I too, had not heard of Bondo so I will keep that in mind. I was wondering what the best type of paint would be?

 

[wikallen]

Use a hard epoxy putty. STEERING WHEEL REPAIR KIT-POR-15 Inc.

 

[dittle]

I used an epoxy like wikallen suggested (not the same stuff, some stuff from NAPA), let it dry, sanded it down smooth and then painted the steering wheel. I would use some of the 5 minute set up stuff if you're just using it to fill the cracks.

 

[clinto]

Quality Restoration - Steering Wheel Restoration

Gary's Steering Wheel Restoration - Plastic & Wood Wheel Restoration for Your Classic or Muscle Car

Process -- Steering Wheel Bob

 

[unclemikey]

Have had good luck using J B Weld !

 

[jamesfrom180]

ditto on the J B Weld...would use epoxy next time.