[doolittle]

Can anyone advise me how to clean,sand and paint my 65 steering wheel? It's in almost perfect condition but the red is fading off and black is showing through.Thanks

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Ray{Surrey BC Canada}
65 chevelle 2dr hdt 6cyl, 65 MalibuSS 327, 65 MalibuSS 454, 64 El Camino 350, 65 El Camino 327, 78 El Camino 305, 79 El CaminoSS 305
#241 gold
Canadian Classics Chevelles and Beaumonts #325
BC Chevelle Club #121
Aces #3029
www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Lane/7755

 

[JimC]

Painted with Base coat/Clear coat four years ago and still looks like new. Tried epoxy on cracks with no success, then tried body putty, looks OK, with minor cracking during the winter (just like when the cats were new).

 

[Hugh]

Use semi-rigid plastic repair to fix cracks! works like body filler, but it is flexible like epoxy. Actually it might be epoxy??? can't remember? just know that it is easy to use and easy to sand. Then sand the entire wheel with about 400 - 600 grit. Then I would prime it, seal it, and use a hard enamel. I usually clear over the top of the enamel for added protection.

 

[Manny Gomez]

Hey 65,
The Eastwood Company (www.eastwoodco.com)has a steering wheel repair and restoration kit that works great. mgg

 

[doolittle]

Hey thanks guys for the suggestions,I got the number of a guy locally here who restores them so I'll be giving him a call tomorrow to see what he charges.

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Ray{Surrey BC Canada}
65 chevelle 2dr hdt 6cyl, 65 MalibuSS 327, 65 MalibuSS 454, 64 El Camino 350, 65 El Camino 327, 78 El Camino 305, 79 El CaminoSS 305
#241 gold
Canadian Classics Chevelles and Beaumonts #325
BC Chevelle Club #121
Aces #3029
www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Lane/7755