Steering wheel restore
 

Anybody restore steering wheels? I have 2 that I would like to have restored and maybe cut and sized down a few inches. They are not in the greatest shape, the base where they attach is cracked and badly warped for some reason

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I have started doing some steering wheel restoration but there is a thing called to far gone. As far as sizing one down I have not tried this yet but it is in my radar to give it an attempt. I know it has been done. Post some pics of what you have to work with. :mm:

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i am looking into this because a lot of truck(s)/ car(s) i run across, always seems like needing some work due to cracking. have to find supplies that ll hold up w/ everyday use ..

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I know Eastwood sells a steering wheel repair kit. They usually have good products might be worth checking out.

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A few threads that might be helpful...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572684

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=233643

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624092


For re-sizing, start at post #211 in this thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=474456&page=9

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So, I've been reading over the old posts, and I have the same questions.
POR-15's kit is no more. So that's out.
Is Eastwood's kit worth the work? What other options are out there, without having to send the wheel out for resto, or getting a repop?
What is working long-term?

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If you are looking to pay someone to restore your wheel I think it will cost some $$$. If you have the tools and knowledge try it yourself by reading up in it. I just redid mine and the materials are cheap but it took a lot of hours sanding and filling to get it right.

I have not cut one down but did read about it. I thought about doing but after mine was done glad I didn't try it.

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What materials did you use? I'm going to do it myself, and I have been reading up on it. There are no recent threads. I'm more interested in seeing what materials stand up to time/sun, etc.

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Not sure which por 15 product you are meaning but what I use for steering wheels is still available.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Yeah, I guess I should have been more specific. It's their kit that's gone now. I even called POR-15, and they confirmed that they discontinued it like 3-4 years ago.

http://www.classicindustries.com/pro...ts/re1026.html

How has the epoxy held up?

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It is the same epoxy as the kit you just are not paying for all the other bs you do not need or may already have on your shelf ;)

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By the time you get done spending the money for that kit, not to mention the amount of TIME it will take, you can buy a new repop for less.