Somehow I remember a thread on this quite a while back and I think one
listmember had success using a 2 part epoxy filler (J-B Weld? or is
this only for metal) and painting; also, I think someone else said a
kit was available from Eastwood Co. for steering wheel repairs.
Gene
1949 Singer Roadster
>>> <Jay_Laifman@countrywide.com> 11/08 3:55 PM >>>
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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