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I have 65 and the steering wheel has a few cracks where the spoke contacts the center.
It's not broke through, but there is a crack or two.
I would prefer to fix if possible, but wasn't sure what sort of material it was - steel, pot metal, wooly mammoth bone, adamantium, ect???
I assume even if it's metal it shouldn't or cannot be welded, so if repairable, epoxy?
Likely a type of Bakelite or hard plastic. A popular choice to fix the cracks is PC-11 marine grade two part epoxy. It's easier to sand and file than something like JB Weld.
Home Depot carries it but only the 1-gallon sizes it seems like. Amazon has it in 1/2 lb. and 1 lb. containers for far less and you don't need more for just one steering wheel.
Used it on this wheel which had a bunch of cracks and then painted it with automotive grade paint.
Looks brand new.
Guessing you are aware, but they do reproduce the wheel in black, too. Can be primed and painted other colors of course.
I use devcon 5 minute paste epoxy, avail at Ace hardware. I mask off adjacent areas before filling as it is not fun to sand. Clean out broken areas with a dental pick, and compressed air before you do the epoxy work. Following the epoxy I use High quality Auto body bondo to even out the surface area. sand thru the grits until you get to 320, then prime, a few coats may be required, sand again to 400 grit , then paint. I like the SEM plastic paint . you can use satin or gloss depending on color choices available. I use a small heater next to the wheel thru the entire process to keep the surface above 70 degrees.
I used JB Weld on mine and then painted to match the truck. Looks like new. On the reproductions, I recently bought a 15” repro, cost was more than the 235 but included the chrome horn ring etc. Extra room and with the power steering I would never go back.
Following this thread with interest. I'm looking for a tough paint. My old steering wheel leaves black discoloration on the front of my shirt, especially when I sweat. After fixing the cracks and repainting it black, what can I use for a clear coat that won't rub off? (Or a gloss black paint that is also resistant)?
Following this thread with interest. I'm looking for a tough paint. My old steering wheel leaves black discoloration on the front of my shirt, especially when I sweat. After fixing the cracks and repainting it black, what can I use for a clear coat that won't rub off? (Or a gloss black paint that is also resistant)?
I put a nice leather cover on my steering wheel. It’s not gotten grimy in four years, if it does, I’ll buy another.
I did mine with a repair kit, I think it was from Eastwood but I don’t remember since it was probably 20 years ago. It was a lot of work and looked pretty good when I finished. Unfortunately it didn’t last long before it started to shrink and crack and I hadn’t even used it! I might try again with a different material or kit, or just put a leather cover on it.
ibuzzard, do you have a link to something similar for a cover? Thank you.
The company’s name, near Santa Cruz, Ca., I cannot recall now, but I think they may have been a casualty of Covid times. There have got to be others, though, so fire up your Googler. The place I used made them custom, required both the diameter and thickness of the steering wheel. Good luck.
Older thread on the same subject. Some are saying to clean the wheel good but if it only happens when wet then it probably just needs a good sealing. Before painting it will need a thorough cleaning anyway.
I used UV activated epoxy that is used to fix surfboards on the beach. Apply out of the sunlight and move it to the sun and hard as a rock in 60 seconds. Sands easily, has lasted 9 yrs now. As for a cover. Walmart and sew it on.
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