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Title: How do I paint steering wheel?
Post by: kcombs on April 25, 2022, 09:35:46 AM

I have a recast steering wheel I bought years ago that need to be painted. Wondering if there are special procedures for the painting. Seems too easy to just sand and rattle can spray.

Title: Re: How do I paint steering wheel?
Post by: wildcat65 on April 25, 2022, 10:03:48 AM

I got a steering wheel from Frank when he was making them.  I just used SEM Vinyl paint and is turned out fine. 

Title: Re: How do I paint steering wheel?
Post by: cwmcobra on April 25, 2022, 01:52:09 PM

Painting works well, but would suggest using urethane paint.  Tougher and more durable than standard paint.

Title: Re: How do I paint steering wheel?
Post by: kcombs on April 25, 2022, 02:13:08 PM

Thank you. I will head down to the paint store when I am 100% sure of my interior color choice, but can’t imagine anything other than black.

Title: Re: How do I paint steering wheel?
Post by: Jim on April 25, 2022, 05:08:51 PM

Hi ,sand 600, wax&grease remove  ,tack cloth urethane paint.jim

Title: Re: How do I paint steering wheel?
Post by: option B9 on April 25, 2022, 07:56:19 PM

  Hi Kurt, I have sprayed several Steering Wheels,  I also recommend a urethane paint with a hardener. After you spray the wheel let the paint cure for a few days before handling it.
                       Tony

Title: Re: How do I paint steering wheel?
Post by: Jim on April 26, 2022, 02:15:52 PM

Omni mtk

Title: Re: How do I paint steering wheel?
Post by: kcombs on April 26, 2022, 07:27:30 PM

Just now went out to my shop and looked at the wheel, it has holes from casting that need to be filled. They are in the bumps on the back side of the wheel. I assume I should fill them with body filler?

Title: Re: How do I paint steering wheel?
Post by: Jim on April 26, 2022, 08:22:28 PM

Filler gets to hard you need something flexible  I think Eastwood sells putty just for steering wheels ,maybe pc7 epoxy.jim

Title: Re: How do I paint steering wheel?
Post by: WkillGS on April 26, 2022, 08:50:54 PM

Test fit the horn bar too. I sorta recall there were some wheels that needed a bit of work there.