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The steering wheel from my 31 sport coupe has lots of cracks and is in need of repair. Has anyone tried the steering wheel repair kit available from the Filling Station, part number PA-66? I want to see if others have had any experience with this. Any input would be welcome. Thanks.
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I have used JB weld (epoxy) on one and body filler (polyester "Bondo") on another. Both worked out well. Be sure to clean out and widen the crack to the repair holds. You will need to repaint it black. I used black lacquer last time. Only a couple of thin coats. Came out great.
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I have also used JB weld(epoxy) and like Chipper I use a fine tooth hack saw blade to widen the crack so the epoxy can be forced in to the crack. After painting the steering wheel I use a clear coat over the paint.
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Best Regards, Pat
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Pat, nice job on the steering wheel. Did you use lacquer? Only time will tell If you will need to redo it with another filler. I hope not.
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Just remember when restoring the steering wheels that they were molded wheels with gloss black final finish but not a modern hiGH gloss black.
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Chipper: Would It be closer to today's semi-gloss?
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Semi-gloss is probably the closest. You can also use a flattener in high gloss paint. I just sprayed gloss black acrylic lacquer a bit "dry".
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Thanks Richard. I used rattle can acrylic enamel.
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Thank you all for the information and the pictures. Very helpful. I am going to give the JB Weld a try.
Jim.
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