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Steering Wheel Resto
BrisDubba - January 1st, 2006 at 09:03 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 - January 1st, 2006 at 09:06 PM

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

hth

modulus - January 1st, 2006 at 09:27 PM

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

hth

BrisDubba - January 1st, 2006 at 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 - January 2nd, 2006 at 06:37 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 - January 2nd, 2006 at 07:37 AM

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

vw54 - January 2nd, 2006 at 09:06 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