Restored My Cracked Steering Wheel

[Brendan]

I just did my VW steering wheel was in very bad shape, used PC7 one reason is no sag or drip and can work with it up to an hour, and is workable also with denatured alcohol and icing knife to minimize sanding etc. They also make a product called Fix It Stick which as well is a 2 part epoxy, you simply cut the portion needed nead between your fingers or palms and press into joints etc. I will try my hand restoring my 47 Ford wheel next. Here are a few photo's

this one photo below had a section of 1/2" in height and 3" in length completely missing I used the spray can cap as a foundation along with a piece of was paper as a membrane between cap and PC7 as it does not stick to wax paper so I could remove cap after it dried.

photo below all sanded nicely and ready for primer coat

primer coat below:

base coat below:

Needs another base coat, then some clear and good to go. I had never done this before watched a youtube video and figured what do I have to lose, a repro cost $550.00 spent about $20 in material, used 60 grit, 100 grit, 800 grit..sandpaper

Peat, looks good!!

 

[Fortunateson]

I believe I have seen it at Cdn Tire.

 

[wbedwards]

What paint are you guys using to hold up on a steering wheel?


wbedwards

 

[FrankWest]

My steering wheel is a flat black color, do any other these materials dry in a flat black color to match the original wheel color?

 

[B-O-B]

I have used all three. The 40 wheel was done with J-B Weld . I used rattle can refrigerator gloss black epoxy enamel,several heavy coats. I made the dash panel & glove box from a 45 mph speed sign the hinges were made from steel I had on hand. I couldn't see paying the high prices for any of the replacements & I had the sign & the gauges on hand also bought the speedometer @ LARS for $20.00 , it just needed cleaned & oiled. On the steering wheels,did a 39 banjo also) I used a carbide bit on a dremel to V out the cracks & drill some holes for the material to get a firm base. It ain't perfect but good enough for me. The dash is covered with black leather from some gals skirt. A thrift store find.
Car is just a driver as I 'm over shiny.

 

[FrankWest]

I thought JB weld was now available in black color, but I can no longer find it in black??
Anyone know what happened to Black color JB weld?

 

[Kahuna]

Frank
I think you'll find that JB Quik is black in color when mixed.

 

[4ford]

PC7 all the way it works well. had a wheel that was realy bad and was going to toss it but spend a little time and fixed it that was three years ago.

 

[jkflathead]

Cracked Spokes.

I have been using PC7 for many years to repair old Ford wheels. It is great stuff. Now I have another problem. I have a couple of cracked spokes. Very fine and lined up. I was thinking about using some clear, liquid JB weld to hold them in place. ie: weld them. What do you all think about that. Has anybody done this?


Thanks.


John