I fogot to mention, alumilite has almost zero shrinkage, and is best shaped
and/or cleaned up with a file - like when removing the raised dimple at the
"mold" opening.
Mark Sedlack
OROC
Cuyahoga Falls OH
66 1600 http://home.neo.rr.com/mark2000/images/datsun1600/
77 280Z http://home.neo.rr.com/mark2000/Myz.jpg
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark Sedlack" <msedlack@neo.rr.com>
To: "TIM WALTZ" <printner@msn.com>; "datsun roadster list"
<datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2002 4:42 PM
Subject: Re: steering wheel restoration
> Tim,
> There is a liquid two-part urethane called alumilite that is mixed 1:1,
> pours like water, and cures with properties simliar to nlyon 6/6. Very
> tough stuff we use for casting prototypes in silicone rubber molds. I've
> also used it for repairing auto interior parts - like the cracked console
on
> my Z.
>
> www.alumilite.com 800-447-9344
>
> They have a starter kit that's around $28
> I gave some thought to fixing the cracks in my wheel before I decided to
go
> with a custom Grant wheel.
>
> First I'd clean the cracks by washing with alcohol or lacquer thinner.
> Cut some strips of aluminum foil ( epoxy and urethane won't stick )
slightly
> wider than the cracks. Wrap the foil tightly, around the rim, then take
> some wide tape, maybe vinyl ( majic brand ) and wrap it it around the foil
> covered cracked sections, careful not to stretch the tape as it will
"sink"
> into the cracks.
>
> Then, using an e-xacto knife, cut a small hole through the tape at the
> outside edge of the rim, in the center of the crack. Prop the rim stable
> with the hole up, mix up the alumilite, and pour it in till it just domes
> out the hole. The alumilite will cure in about 5 min., enough to remove
the
> tape and foil.
>
> Continue on to the next crack. Let cure for an hour or so, prime, sand,
and
> paint. Any air bubbles, depressions, etc. can be filled with more
alumilite
> by applying drops from the end of a stick ( the kit includes tongue
> depressors) prior to priming. The urethane will stick VERY well to most
> surfaces, so keep that in mind when dressing for the occasion.
>
> The stock Alumilite color is a light tan, but they also make it in colors.
> Might want to order the black.
>
> Mark Sedlack
> Millenium Development Corp.
> OROC
> Cuyahoga Falls OH
> 66 1600 http://home.neo.rr.com/mark2000/images/datsun1600/
> 77 280Z http://home.neo.rr.com/mark2000/Myz.jpg
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "TIM WALTZ" <printner@msn.com>
> To: "datsun roadster list" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2002 3:23 PM
> Subject: steering wheel restoration
>
>
> > Does anyone know how you can fill the cracks in a steering wheel (what
> would
> > you use) or know of anyone that does this type of repair?
> >
> >
> > Tim Waltz
> > 67.5 1600's
> >
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