Early fj steering wheel restoration

[Green Bean]

@Birdhead glad to hear that you are still at it. We're fortunate enough to have one of your restored steering wheels in our 1970. It is a showpiece.
Best wishes.

 

[Birdhead]

Thank you!

 

[KSDaddio]

I’m starting back up in mid July, send me a pic of your wheel please.
918-693-920

 

[KSDaddio]

Are you open to doing my wheel now?

 

[Birdhead]

Shop is set up so I can get around it now. I will be taking two wheels at a time, if you want your wheel to look new contact me.
Text me pics to 918-693-9208
I can also sandblast and powder coat. (See below)
PS: don’t throw your wheels away.

 

[Birdhead]

Are you open to doing my wheel now?

Yes

 

[Mightymes]

Jimmy,
Is there any way you could lay out the steps you use to restore a steering wheel and what products you use? I only ask because it seems your process has changed as you've gone along.
thanx!
Craig

 

[Birdhead]

And willing to trade for different things, if interested.

 

[Birdhead]

Jimmy,
Is there any way you could lay out the steps you use to restore a steering wheel and what products you use? I only ask because it seems your process has changed as you've gone along.
thanx!
Craig

-soak in degreaser 12-24 hours , use the degreaser and sand w/ 600
-make marks on ALL cracks no matter how small
-open all cracks (to the metal) in a V shape
-fill all crack w/ PC-7 (wet/moist)
-let set for a minimum of 24 hrs
-start sanding the epoxy w/ around 320gr go lighter when you start to shape the steering wheel.
- use black primer, it will show any missed cracks and go over entire surface w/ magnifying glass
- I use black SEM body black at least 3 coats
-matrix MS-52 clear coat (several coats)
And polish

 

[Green Bean]

I’m fortunate enough to have a steering wheel that was restored by Jimmy a few years ago. I can’t say enough about what an awesome job that he does. For anyone on the fence, I heartily recommend him.

 

[Mightymes]

-soak in degreaser 12-24 hours , use the degreaser and sand w/ 600
-make marks on ALL cracks no matter how small
-open all cracks (to the metal) in a V shape
-fill all crack w/ PC-7 (wet/moist)
-let set for a minimum of 24 hrs
-start sanding the epoxy w/ around 320gr go lighter when you start to shape the steering wheel.
- use black primer, it will show any missed cracks and go over entire surface w/ magnifying glass
- I use black SEM body black at least 3 coats
-matrix MS-52 clear coat (several coats)
And polish

Awesome! Thank you!

 

[Birdhead]

I’m fortunate enough to have a steering wheel that was restored by Jimmy a few years ago. I can’t say enough about what an awesome job that he does. For anyone on the fence, I heartily recommend him.

Thank you

 

[Birdhead]

Are you open to doing my wheel now?

Yes

 

[Birdhead]

Jimmy,
Is there any way you could lay out the steps you use to restore a steering wheel and what products you use? I only ask because it seems your process has changed as you've gone along.
thanx!
Craig

Feel free to text w/ questions.

 

[Birdhead]

Just finished two more steering wheels…

 

[Birdhead]

Here…

 

[Birdhead]

I am getting ready to have my guy restore some of the early TOYOTA steering wheel pieces. If you have one that is crazed scratched whatever, as long as it is one piece it can look brand new. If you’re interested contact me asap. It will be yours, original and look factory new.

Jimmy 918-693-9208

PS : he’s busy quite a bit so if this is something you’re planning on doing, i would recommend it now.

 

[Birdhead]

I am getting ready to have my guy restore some of the early TOYOTA steering wheel pieces. If you have one that is crazed scratched whatever, as long as it is one piece it can look brand new. If you’re interested contact me asap. It will be yours, original and look factory new.

Jimmy 918-693-9208

PS : he’s busy quite a bit so if this is something you’re planning on doing, i would recommend it now.

 

[Birdhead]

I am getting ready to have my guy restore some of the early TOYOTA steering wheel pieces. If you have one that is crazed scratched whatever, as long as it is one piece it can look brand new. If you’re interested contact me asap. It will be yours, original and look factory new.

Jimmy 918-693-9208

PS : he’s busy quite a bit so if this is something you’re planning on doing, i would recommend it now.

 

[Birdhead]

I am getting ready to have my guy restore some of the early TOYOTA steering wheel pieces. If you have one that is crazed scratched whatever, as long as it is one piece it can look brand new. If you’re interested contact me asap. It will be yours, original and look factory new.

Jimmy 918-693-9208

PS : he’s busy quite a bit so if this is something you’re planning on doing, i would recommend it now.