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Thank you very much
Early fj steering wheel restoration (3 Viewers)
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Thank you
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Just waxed it, packed it and it will ship tomorrow. I think you’ll be very happy!
Jimmy
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Can you send a pic of it and how you use it?
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Is this it?
Fusor Repair Adhesives
Fusor automotive repair adhesives are used for panel bonding, weld bonding and rivet bonding; plastic, finishing or cosmetic repair; and our seam sealing and sound control products duplicate OEM appearance on a variety of applications.
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thats it and its made in sagertown pa by the lord co dont get sticker shock its not cheap but its good .we also use it on vehicle repairs .not pros just our own stuff and it works great fastest way i know to do rockers or panel repairIs this it?
Fusor Repair Adhesives
Fusor automotive repair adhesives are used for panel bonding, weld bonding and rivet bonding; plastic, finishing or cosmetic repair; and our seam sealing and sound control products duplicate OEM appearance on a variety of applications.
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I’ll order the smallest amount I can and mess around w/ it , thank you.
A work of art. Thanks!!
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Guys, I am severely injured right now and have been for a while, if you need help repairing your steering wheel feel free to call. I’ve had to put my FJ on hold and I’ve been looking forward to driving it. Any help I can give, I will. Always feel free to call.
jimmy (Birdhead)
jimmy (Birdhead)
Vae Victus
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Thanks man - so sorry you are injured! Will call.
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EDIT: Answering my own question: Do NOT use SEM Sand Free plastic adhesion promoter on FJ40 steering wheels. It is not ABS- or PVC-type plastic. If you feel you need a plastic adhesion promoter, you might be able to use SEM Plastic Adhesion Promoter or XXX Adhesion Promoter - though I have not tested either yet. The specs seem to indicate that you can use either Sand Free OR the other two just mentioned, and there are no exceptions, but that is my assumption from reading their tech notes Linked below.
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Anyone know what type plastic the steering wheel is on a late model 40? The steering wheel that appears on a ‘75 or later model?
I spoke to Birdhead and he said to use the SEM trim black paint. The tech sheet at the SEM website says to use a plastic promoter depending on the type of plastic. I don’t think birdhead used any but I thought I might just in case. If anyone knows the plastic type, speak up!
Tech sheet: https://manage.semproducts.com/public/content/techsheets/TDS_trim_black.pdf
User friendly instructions with ALMOST the same info, but says to use acetone to test the plastic: 4 Easy Steps to Refinishing Interior Plastic | SEM PRODUCTS - https://www.semproducts.com/blog/4-easy-steps-to-refinishing-interior-plastic
Otherwise I guess I’ll just buy both and test to see which one works as it describes in the tech sheet instructions.
What the hell it’s only money. This is in FJ40 so nothing is ever cheap.
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Anyone know what type plastic the steering wheel is on a late model 40? The steering wheel that appears on a ‘75 or later model?
I spoke to Birdhead and he said to use the SEM trim black paint. The tech sheet at the SEM website says to use a plastic promoter depending on the type of plastic. I don’t think birdhead used any but I thought I might just in case. If anyone knows the plastic type, speak up!
Tech sheet: https://manage.semproducts.com/public/content/techsheets/TDS_trim_black.pdf
User friendly instructions with ALMOST the same info, but says to use acetone to test the plastic: 4 Easy Steps to Refinishing Interior Plastic | SEM PRODUCTS - https://www.semproducts.com/blog/4-easy-steps-to-refinishing-interior-plastic
Otherwise I guess I’ll just buy both and test to see which one works as it describes in the tech sheet instructions.
What the hell it’s only money. This is in FJ40 so nothing is ever cheap.
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Very interested. Do you have horn assembly/button available?
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Here is what else I'll say about doing your own steering wheel refinishing and doing a proper job: After adding up all the products that Jimmy uses to do the job right, I'm at about $275. Plus I've spent 6-8 hours already, over 5 days since the epoxy takes a full 24-48 hours to dry, just epoxying and sanding to *get ready* to begin to prime, paint, and clear coat.
If you are like me and just want the experience, then go for it. But if you want to save time and money, getting a steering wheel finished by @Birdhead is definitely worth his expertise.
Now if he can just get his back well enough that he can work again.... We are praying over you Jimmy!
If you are like me and just want the experience, then go for it. But if you want to save time and money, getting a steering wheel finished by @Birdhead is definitely worth his expertise.
Now if he can just get his back well enough that he can work again.... We are praying over you Jimmy!
