Steering Wheel Repair

[fc_1958]

Has anyone repaired small cracks in a steering wheel - what was used for the job? Thanks.  

[4hammers]

Hi.
Araldite (or however you spell it!) is perfect for the job. 2 pak epoxy, that sets hard & can be sanded back, but still retains a little flexibility. Takes paint well too!
Goodluck,
Rob J

[Ed]

or you can try plastex...

I use this for motorcycle fairings and loads of other plastic items which were previously un-repairable.

go to this link for more info.

http://plastex.home.att.net/

Cheers

Ed

[fc_1958]

Thanks guys, much appreciated - I'll try both as I have an old wheel to experiment on.

[tmudie]

why not get it leather bound? I had my wheel done for my old Merc, it was an absolutely beautiful job, all hand stitched, it looks fantastic

Blackmans in Cronulla $300

Tony

[fc_1958]

Thanks for the idea Tony, however the crack is in the spoke behind the horn ring. The rest of the wheel is perfect, shame to hide it.

Can anyone recommend a proven brand of paint for the job?

Andrew

[colt]

I had my steering wheel painted in 2 Pak. So far so good.
Colin

[Phantom]

I bogged mine up and had the wheel done in two pak, come up a treat
                               Cheers Rusty

[fc_1958]

Thanks guys - I did a bit of surfing during my lunch break today and discovered that the paint used by professionals is as you recommend, 2 pak.

Quote "I certainly would not recommend using acrylics - they most certainly will wear off. I charge $220 to reco a wheel on average. The guy doing them for half that may not be using as expensive products as myself and yes we have also seen his wheels develop hairline cracks.(good to see I'm not alone there!) In general the wheels look like new in two pack - hairline cracks or not...."

Thanks

Andrew