Steering Wheel Resto.

[Stash]

Hi all,

Has anyone used POR15 /KBS top coats on an original steering wheel?  ???
Seems a logical paint being polyester, super hard and flexible.

interested in opinions.

[graham_fuller]

Yes i have used Por15 on a steering wheel. You just need to use a clear coat over it that is UV stable.
Works a treet.
Cheers,
Graham

[Stash]

Cheers graham.
Was thinking the Kbs top coat might be the way, as it is Uv stable.

[ardiesse]

Stash,

I've used ordinary acrylic lacquer on Holden steering wheels without problem.  The main thing is to put quite a few coats of paint on the rim of the wheel so it doesn't rub through over time.

And as for cracks - there isn't much you can't fix with a die grinder and bog.

Rob

[Brad]

    I did a wheel for my FB years ago and filled the cracks with araldite after I openend them up a bit. Then filed / sanded the wheel smooth and gave to a mate who painted it with 2Pac and it came up sweet as.   The POR15 should work fine as it has a great finish and gloss so would look A1. Not sure about UV though.
  Brad.

[Stash]

Agreed Rob & Brad

used an epoxy 2-part putty..



Was looking at equivalent to POR15 but with UV.


http://www.kbs-coatings.com.au/kbs-blacktop-chassis-paint

John

[zl296]

seen the black top painted on a chassis the other day....
goes hard as...
panel beater hit it with a hammer,did not chip...
but is $$$$$

[Stash]

Sounds like the stuff then...