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dubai Seriously Crusin Dubber

161 posts · joined Oct 2009 ·

#841878
Hello, I wish to retore this any tips?

Thanks

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Menangler Custom Title Time!

1,991 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#841891
Yep,
Thats not a batwing, its from a 8/55 and later car, batwings were fitted to earlier Ovals, pre 8/55.

You can buy repro steering wheels the same as that one, probably worth checking prices before deciding to restore that one.
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psimitar Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,506 posts · joined Jan 2009 ·

#841908
That looks like it has few cracks so makes it easy to restore.

For crack buy a tube of Knead it 2 part epoxy putty and enlarge the crack for good adhesion. push the putty in and once all are filled sand the repairs down. Once cracks are repaired then rub entire wheel down with 400 wet n dry. once rinsed off and dry wipe down with a non residue cleaner or tack cloth and then spray with plastic primer. then with high build/spray putty primer, at least 2 coats, and once fully hardened make the surface smoother with a light rub with the 400 wet n dry. Once all rinsed off and dry then spray with and enamel paint of your choosing.

Did mine and cost me no more than $40 for paint and supplies 😀

New one will cost you 5 times this amount or more.
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vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#841911
yes thats a later Oval and up 62 wheel

Save your self some effort and purchase a repro one they very good quality
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66brm Seriously Crusin Dubber

140 posts · joined Nov 2009 ·

#841931
Where are the repops available from? Never seen them anywhere

psimitar Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,506 posts · joined Jan 2009 ·

#842023
vw54 wrote:yes thats a later Oval and up 62 wheel

Save your self some effort and purchase a repro one they very good quality
Jeez, lazy 😵‍💫 it's not in that bad condition.

If you gonna buy also try Mick motors, Volks, Machine 7, VW Heritage, CIP1, Just Beetles, heck check out the advert banners on Volkszone.com for loads of comapnies with websites and pricing you can see right away. Will give you an idea of how much it'll cost ya 🙂
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