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BrisDubba Fahrvergnugen

877 posts · joined Oct 2005 ·

#442956
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
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BrisDubba Fahrvergnugen

877 posts · joined Oct 2005 ·

#443004
Thanks mate, will let you know how it goes, I have an FJ wheel that is in pretty bad shape.

Peter
VW Toys

64 Beetle - club car - Herbie
RSK 718 Porsche Spyder
76 Southern Cross Offroad racing buggy. "Manx Buggies"
77 Cobra Offroad racing buggy "RipOff"
68 Country Buggy KO200
64 Manx swb
70 Dual Cab kombi
74 Dual Cab kombi
74 Micro bus

Robo Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,491 posts · joined Feb 2003 ·

#443023
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...
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Member of DMLRK.....Die Mittler Lebuns Resto Komeradschaft

65busser Moderator Custom Title Time!

1,795 posts · joined Nov 2002 ·

#443029
Well c'mon Rob, show us a pic.
Happy New Year mate. To Bob too.

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vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#443049
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
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