WANTED INFO Anybody restored a cracked steering wheel?
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commando1
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I've tried it three times. No matter what advice I heed, I can see the repairs 6 months later. I'm through trying everyone's insistence that you have to use this epoxy no you have to use this epoxy....
Not for nothing... have you tried the epoxy for plastics? I have had it do good things in other applications... want your input if its been tried.
330dTA
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How about using the Eastwood steering wheel repair kit:
http://www.eastwood.com/master-steering-wheel-repair-kit-w-instruc.html
I had mine professionally restored. Came out super fine, better than new. Somewhat pricey, but worth every cent:
http://www.rimblowsteeringwheels.com/PRODUCTS_AND_SERVICES.html
http://www.eastwood.com/master-steering-wheel-repair-kit-w-instruc.html
I had mine professionally restored. Came out super fine, better than new. Somewhat pricey, but worth every cent:
http://www.rimblowsteeringwheels.com/PRODUCTS_AND_SERVICES.html
I was kinda hoping Stan would weigh in... I recall he had some experience in this area, I think he didn't like the eastwood product, not sure...might have to mine old threads. My curiosity is based on no experience, don't take mine as suggestion... I just wondered if someone else had tried it.
Marian
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Ok Stan...just came upon this post. Did anyone figure out how to fix the steering wheel? The steering wheel that I received over a year ago does not fit. I'm getting cheap in my old years and gonna try to fix this myself. What is the newest product out there and is it worth it. I feel I have nothing to lose at this point...do I?
commando1
Old Man with a Hat
The biggest problem is that every epoxy seems to shrink over time.
I refuse to believe that even the steering wheel restoration kits have an epoxy that won't shrink in six months.
Find an epoxy that is guaranteed to have 0% shrinkage and you probably have the solution.
I refuse to believe that even the steering wheel restoration kits have an epoxy that won't shrink in six months.
Find an epoxy that is guaranteed to have 0% shrinkage and you probably have the solution.
polara71
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Send it out to the pros. Gary in Carlisle was the best in the business. Don't know if he's still around
Marian
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Is there anything 100 percent...probably not. So hypothetically, if I wanted a steering wheel to last 6 months while I'm saving up money to send to a professional (who will guarantee work) what is the best product out there and how should I begin...my guru?
Marian
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Who is Gary in Carlisle?
I read an article about repairing a cracked wheel using plastic from another steering wheel. You would chip up the plastic into little bits and dissolve it in acetone. I did a quick look and can't find the article. I did find this on a google search and it shows the process. This article show how to repair your Willys MB or Ford GPW Plastic WWII Jeep Steering wheel
Let me look around some more. Maybe I can find the article I read.
Let me look around some more. Maybe I can find the article I read.
polara71
Old Man with a Hat
That was the name of the place ..." Garys steering wheel restoration " they did excellent work. Expensive but worth it.
I don't recall seeing them at the Carlisle shows anymore
When you figure out the $10 cure please let me know
... I will double your investment.
... I will double your investment.
commando1
Old Man with a Hat
My best results required four applications.
1. The two part epoxy putty of your choice (PC-7, for example). Cure. Sand.
2. Another application of the two part epoxy thinned to the consistency of pudding. Cure. Sand
3. Bondo type filler. Cure. Sand.
4. Bondo type glaze. Cure. Sand.
Your results may vary...
These guys are using 3M panel bond. There's a lot of info in the series, but you have to get through the first 2 or 3 minutes of nonsense they put in for "entertainment". They are obviously going Mustangs, but it's great stuff on restoration once they stop clowning around.
polara71
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Gary's Steering Wheel Restoration - Plastic & Wood Wheel Restoration for Your Classic or Muscle Car
No regrets , best on the planet
No regrets , best on the planet
i did this same procedure with jb weld. same results, slight shrinkage of the epoxy with hairline cracks on either side of the repair. looks and performs ok but far from excellent.
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