I purchased this steering wheel several months back for restoration for my car. I am currently running the reproduction Mustang wheel which I like and looks good, but also picked up a tilt away column to go through and install and want to keep it original without modifying the upper collar. An original wheel would be nicer also.
So this wheel is in pretty nice condition. It basically has the minor crack on two of the spokes where they attach to the rim like the one picture shows. However there is a major crack on the back of one of the spokes that I am looking for advice on how to handle. I have pretty much read all the threads I can on what others did, as well as watched multiple videos. I am very confident in repairing the minor cracks, and have practiced on my really beat up original to the car wheel I have yet.
That major crack on the back of the spoke though I am looking for some advice on. The metal exposed has surface rust to it, and I’m thinking that needs to be addressed somehow, but not sure how when it’s embedded in the plastic. Then what best to fill it with to get it molded back around that rod?
All the research I have done show’s a great deal of the folks using the PC7 epoxy. On my experimenting I used a couple different epoxys from JB weld and Permatex, liquid type, type you have to knead, and in between. I don’t care for the results I got with any of those.
I didn’t try the Nu-metal variety that some use, nor did I try panel adhesive that others suggest.
There is a product video for Polyvance, that looks pretty interesting. Seems to be more like using almost like a fiberglass resin.
Anyway, getting long winded here. As stated looking for advice on healing up that more major crack, and then on paint selection as I have to go from the wheel being black to the light Ivy to match my interior.
Thanks,
The Polyvance looks pretty ideal from what I’m gathering, there too may be some better contenders. Most important is finding a product that will behave like that of a hard rubber.
David I used Dynaglass on my 68 steering wheel. Easy mix and application.
Here is a link: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/all-3m-products/~/Dynatron-Dyna-Glass-Short-Strand/?N=5002385+3293193913&rt=rud
Steven
Steven what did you use on your 67 wheel?
David on my 67 steering wheel I used PC-7 paste epoxy. The repairs were less extensive on the 67 steering wheel as compared to my 68 steering wheel.
PC-7 Epoxy: PC-7® Paste Epoxy – Protective Coating Company
Steven
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hchiLpoXWE Polyvance steering wheel restoration how-to video.