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« on: April 30, 2012, 02:59:34 PM »
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Hi all,

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

interested in opinions.
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« Reply #1 on: April 30, 2012, 11:09:17 PM »
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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.
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« Reply #2 on: April 30, 2012, 11:16:16 PM »
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Cheers graham.
Was thinking the Kbs top coat might be the way, as it is Uv stable.
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« Reply #3 on: May 01, 2012, 08:48:59 PM »
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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.

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« Reply #4 on: May 01, 2012, 10:00:03 PM »
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    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.
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« Reply #5 on: May 03, 2012, 08:30:52 PM »
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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

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« Reply #6 on: May 03, 2012, 11:23:35 PM »
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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 $$$$$
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« Reply #7 on: May 13, 2012, 10:57:50 PM »
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Sounds like the stuff then...
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