Posted by GEORGE FARRIER on June 05, 1997 at 15:17:49:
In Reply to: Steering Wheel Restoration posted by Charlie Sosik on June 04, 1997 at 17:28:51:
: Recently pulled the steering wheel from a 42' wc26 that I am restoring. Wheel was badly cracked but structurally sound. Opened cracks with file and filled with epoxy putty. Sanded all and ready to paint. What type of primer and finish coat do I need to use? Assuming wheel is bakelite or some type of hardened rubber. Would appreciate any guidance.
i HAD REAL GOOD LUCK WITH SANDING THE FILLED WHEEL REAL GOOD WITH #320 PAPER. THEN PRIME WITH A GOOD OIL BASE PRIME. THEN PAINT WITH A GOOD OIL BASE PAINT. GIVE IT SEVERAL COATS WITH A LIGHT SANDING BETWEEN COATS. VERY A VERY GOOD JOB WAIT 24 HOURS BETWEEN EACH COAT. THAT SHOULD WORK.