<VV> [SCG] Need steering wheel re-paint advice

[Lynn David Palmer]

A word of caution...... most over the counter spray paints will 
soften in the sun and heat from the interior of a car, even after 
completly drying and cureing. I recommend you go to a automotive 
paint supply shop for single stage finishes. They can mix any color 
and also put it in an aerosol spray paint can. They can also add a 
semi-gloss or flattening agent to the paint if you desire. The 
automotive finish will be harder and more durable than over the 
counter paints. Stay away from the touch-up spray paint cans offered 
at auto parts stores. The paint is watery thin and cheezy!
Dave Palmer  


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==> From: jwcorvair at aol.com
==> Date: Thu, 03 Jan 2008 20:29:28 -0500

Hi Bill,

I resprayed my steering wheel and I think that it came out fairly 
nice. I wanted a two-tone colored wheel with part of the color 
matching the body paint and the remainder colored to match my 
interior. I used Duplicolor brand paint to match the body color and 
Rustoleum to match to interior. I carefully masked off the chrome 
trim rings because I did not want to remove them. I was concerned 
that I might damage the old plastic, which can be very brittle. I 
carefully sanded the original color on my steering wheel to smooth 
out the hairline cracks and scuff the surface so that the new paint 
would adhere better. I used a 100 grit paper and light sanding, for 
only a few minutes. Then I masked everything off and began to paint. 
I used very light coats so that the paint wouldn't run, and built up 
the layers. After about three light coats, I gently wet sanded the 
paint with a 600 grit wet/dry paper. I then painted again, three 
more light coats, and then wet sanded again. I did this duri ng the 
winter. It sounds like a lot of work, but it didn't take long for 
each coat and sanding. Finally, I sprayed my steering wheel with 
Rustoleum clear paint. Many light coats so that I didn't get any 
runs. I used a satin clear.?The clear protects the color from wear.

I hope this is of some use.

Joe White (62 sedan, 66 Porvair) CORSA, RMC

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The steering wheel on my '63 convertible needs a re-paint.  The 
paint, obviously from a previous owner's efforts, is rubbing off or 
chipping off.  The steering wheel itself is in great shape with no 
cracks.  I've decided that I want to take care of this before 
Spring.  Is this something the average schmuck can attempt or should 
I send it to a pro?  If the latter, just any old local body shop or 
maybe someone specializing in the antique car hobby (e.g. a Hemmings 
advertiser)?  Does it need to be stripped?  What kind of paint?  And 
what of the little chrome rings on the steering wheel?  Can they be 
saved or should I buy replacements (assuming repros are out there)?  
Anything else I haven't thought of?  Thanks!  ~Bill Stanley



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