Steering Wheel Resto · Aussieveedubbers

BrisDubba · 1 Jan 2006, 9:03 pm

Hi all,

Anyone here done a resto on a steering wheel, I have heard that people use araldyte (probably not how spelt) Does anyone know the process- any tips other than trial and error.

Any advice appreciated.

Cheers

Peter

modulus · 1 Jan 2006, 9:06 pm

I'm just finishing restoring mine. You can see some info. here:
http://www.aussiekombicampers.com/projects_csw.shtml

hth

modulus · 1 Jan 2006, 9:27 pm

For a really professional job, try this link:
http://www.thebugshop.org/bsfqstrg.htm

hth

BrisDubba · 1 Jan 2006, 11:46 pm

Thanks mate, will let you know how it goes, I have an FJ wheel that is in pretty bad shape.

Peter

Robo · 2 Jan 2006, 6:37 am

I just did mine. I too followed the bugshop advise. I got the POR15 epoxy putty from ~ SOUTHPORT HARTS AUTOMOTIVE PAINT
68 Johnstone Street.
Here some more tips
1. start by fixing all the cracks with an epoxy plastic and then hand sand the wheel to its original shape.
2. The wheel then receives three coats of a primer surface sealer. It is again checked for any nicks or scratches and is hand sanded.
3. The wheel then receives four coats of sealer for color holdout.
4. The wheel then receives four coats of acrylic urethane to the original color or color of your choice.
5. After eight hours the wheel is color sanded and then left to dry a minimum of five days.
6. The wheel is then hand buffed and polished
Rob...

65busser · 2 Jan 2006, 7:37 am

Well c'mon Rob, show us a pic.
Happy New Year mate. To Bob too.

vw54 · 2 Jan 2006, 9:06 am

Buy a restored one from Kochs in the US there great i have them on both of my cars. Bout $200 USD but worth it