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Try looking on eBay for Humber Super Snipe steering wheel covers

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/254905992475

There are a few colours available,  The above link is for a black one.  They're a bit pricey though...

Hi all, Does anyone know where I can buy a steering wheel cover to suit an original FC steering wheel, I have done a few searches and can't locate one to fit a 42cm thin wheel, my wheeljust feels a bit thin to me and I would like it to feel a bit bigger in diam.

Jolls ...My panel mate did my steering wheel , not sure what his prep was , the wheel was in pretty good condition but finish was PPG 2 pack current Toyota Pearlised white ...to me it looks smick , love it ..a big looking 50's white wheel ...

Thanks,

There was certainly no paint left on it as it had been well sanded with 240 before I hit it with the 400. The major area of craze was on top of the steering wheel boss between the horn ring and the honeypot. This was definitely back to plastic as it had a fair amount of cracking with repairs done. The other area was at the top of the wheel, so both in the same line. Regardless of how much I ponder what went wrong it doesn't change the fact that I have no choice but to sand it back to the base and start a gain.

Such a simple job has now chewed up so may hours. But the prep is 90% of a quality job so back to it!

 

I do not think it is oil causing the problem, acrylics are known for this or if it's had enamel on it it will do the same thing. Because so much thinners is needed it softens what's underneath then it frys up or crazes. Best bet is to strip it down to the plastic, then apply a 2k primer filler, these also act as an isolator. The 80 and 120 grit scratches won't come out with 400 too fine, it needs to be stepped up slower. Start with 180 dry then 240 dry, maybe a light scuff with 320 dry to finish off but do not go too smooth or the 2k primer won't have anything to key into. 400 wet to 600 wet is generally prep sanding for colour. I usually go a quick 400 wet grit to chop  primer filler down leaving enough to finish off with 600 wet  without rubbing through.

Hope this helps.

Hit a bit of a snag with the steering wheel. Theprevious owner had attempted to repair it using bog and sanded it with either 80 or 120 grit paper. I rubbed it back with 400 wet but struggled to get the scratches out. I decided to hit it with some spray putty to fill the scratches.

I washed it down and then hit it with Prepsol; so far so good.

I hit it with etch primer and in several places the primer crazed. So I rubbed it back and hit it wtih Prepsol again and this time tried a primer/putty. Same result.

My best guess is that the "plastic/hard rubber" steerign wheel has absorbed a heap of oil/grease over the last 65 years.

For those with more experience what is the recommended procedure to get the oil out so I can get it finished?

Cheers

Thanks for the info guys.  Put a 2nd hand unit in until I can overhaul it.

Apologies for the delayed update I ended up using Taylor's outer tailgate skin, it fitted well.

I did the exact same thing, I bought my pipe from the local R/C hobby shop.

Harv,

You are a gem. Thank you so much for that. I didn't event think to look there. So now it is just a matter of finding some 1/8" brass pipe and doing the repair.

I think JB Waterweld should do the trick!