Jay,
Eastwood sells a steering wheel resto kit for $13 and a handbook for $12.
They also sell steering wheel pullers for $12 if you need one.
www.eastwoodcompany.com
Never used any of this stuff 'cuz snakes have wood rim wheels.
BTW, I have an article on wood rim steering wheel restoration if anyone
is interested.
Roland
>
> I have a steering wheel for my '55 Alpine that is cracked and the cracks
> have expanded. Like many other cars, the steering wheel has a metal ring
> running around the inside and it's covered by this plastic/bakelite type
> stuff. I know there are services that will restore steering wheels for
> something over $300. Has anyone tackled this themselves? I was thinking
> something along the lines of spraying in the cracks with a Rustoleum type
> paint and then filling the cracks with bondo and sanding to regain the
> shape. But, I am also worried that the rust inside will continue to
> expand, causing the cracks to reappear and further separations. Anyone
> have any thoughts?
>
> Thanks,
> Jay
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