1965 FJ45 Steering Wheel restoration needed (1 Viewer)

[Wadesters]

I have a 1965 FJ45 steering wheel with cracks and needs restored. Only person I have herd of doing steering wheel restorations is @Birdhead
Started contacting him in November and now after many inquires he is MIA. Any other vendors or companies people have experience with?

Thanks!

 

[Roastchestnuts]

I have a restored stearing wheel that already has a crack in it. I would like to know the solution to this too.

 

[71cruiser71]

I just filled all the cracks with 2 part liquid epoxy mixed with a few drops of black epoxy die. I haven't started sanding and finishing yet but I will just wet sand untill it is flush. It's hardly noticeable when I look at it, my phone camera just picks up the light differently. I imagine once finished it will be hard to notice.
I've seen other people use solid 2 part epoxy then paint after, I didn't want to paint so I just dyed the resin.

 

[Skreddy]

I used PC-7 epoxy on a steering wheel then sprayed it SEM Landau Black and satin spraymax 2k rattle can clear coat. Turned out really well to me. If you’re up for doing it yourself it’s not too bad, just time consuming.

71 wheel I did.

Chevelle steering wheel I did (gloss clear coat)

 

[Unimogguy]

Chris,

If you don’t want to do it and @Birdhead doesn’t ever respond…I’d look up classic car steering wheel restoration shops. There’s tons of YouTube videos and several companies offering specific DIY steering wheel restoration kits.

classic car steering wheel restoration - Google Search

Steering Wheel Bob - Steering Wheel Restoration

For 25+ years, Bob has expertly restored Steering Wheels for classic, antique, and custom cars. Old world craftsmanship + modern technology.

www.steeringwheelbob.com

Gary's Steering Wheel Restoration - Plastic & Wood Wheel Restoration for Your Classic or Muscle Car

www.garyssteeringwheel.com

 

[thatcabledude]

Who made those billet aluminum ones?

 

[70fj40]

Skreddy

The satin finish really looks good.

 

[Wadesters]

Thanks!

 

[Birdhead]

Chris,

If you don’t want to do it and @Birdhead doesn’t ever respond…I’d look up classic car steering wheel restoration shops. There’s tons of YouTube videos and several companies offering specific DIY steering wheel restoration kits.

classic car steering wheel restoration - Google Search

Steering Wheel Bob - Steering Wheel Restoration

For 25+ years, Bob has expertly restored Steering Wheels for classic, antique, and custom cars. Old world craftsmanship + modern technology.

www.steeringwheelbob.com

Gary's Steering Wheel Restoration - Plastic & Wood Wheel Restoration for Your Classic or Muscle Car

www.garyssteeringwheel.com

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