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| | | | Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 112 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 112 | What type of paint will wear well on the steering wheel to get rid of that worn look? It does look like it was painted from the factory because black is showing through the brown coat (wear).I do not want to spray over with the wrong paint and cause it to krinkle and peel. Prep work tips (PLEASE). Thanks again | | | | | Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 328 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 328 | I have used Rustoleum "Painter's Touch" to paint steering wheels.. most recently
changed color of a 49 Olds wheel from black to Ivory for my 51 Panel.
The secret is getting it really clean without melting the old rubber with strong solvents like reducer or brake clean.... Just a thorough cleaning and a wipe down with wax and grease remover. Then multiple THIN coats between drying cycles.
Followed by their "Clear" coat. THen hang it up and let it dry for a few days in a warm environment. Total cost was bout $10. Looks great after two years.
They have lots of colors in flat,satin, and gloss so I'm sure you'll be able to do an excellent refinish.
mike | | | | | Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 112 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 112 | I will take a ride to Wally world today and start the job tonight.Never would have used clear coat. Thank you Sir for the info. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 | | | | | | Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 112 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 112 | | | | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 | On my 50 I used this stuff from rustolium rattle can ...pic... Here is the contrast ...pic... I'm surprised the steering wheels has held up for two years with not problems. My truck has the brown interior, The results are not up to show truck standards. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 112 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 112 | Is Brown 7754 on the dash and doors or is that org.my dash looks just like yours and i am not going for show maybe( vintage patina).I like the contrast on the wheel and column, my dash is org and the wheel is just worn at10and 2. I just want to get betsy back to when i was a kid she was never perfect only real reliable.It is all nostalgic for me.thanks | | | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 | The dash is 7272
I was going for the exact same effect as you describe,
Make it look like it did when i was a kid, minus the holes in the floor and standing on the brakes. | | |
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