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How to restore a craked steering wheel

Started by _toranarama_ , Nov 02 2011 12:28 AM

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#1 _toranarama_

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Posted 02 November 2011 - 12:28 AM

Unfortunately we're 1/2 way through this one but another will be done soon.

Pic by pic will come on that one.

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Product to use : KBS NuMETAL Epoxy Putty (various colours available) $38 + post

http://www.kbs-coatings.com

Comes with SPECIAL gloves to knead the 2 part putty - MUST USE THEM !

Tools: Angle grinder + 1mm disc or (Fake Ozito) / Dremel tool + conical bit

V groove all the cracks/splits, apply putty (smooth out after 30 mins)

Allow to dry 24hrs

Sand, prime, sand, spray putty if you have to, sand, prime & finish with a Satin black Acrylic paint

Done !

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1/2 way there on the 1st wheel

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#2 _toranarama_

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Posted 03 November 2011 - 05:34 PM

Son started sanding it today

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#3 StephenSLR

Oh My, Don't you post alot

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Posted 07 April 2014 - 06:45 AM

Good stuff.

For those that don't want to tackle it themselves I just discovered this guy in NZ, he's had a lot of good feedback from the Mustang community and will deal with Aus. clients.

http://www.rimblowrestorations.co.nz/

The before and after pictures are impressive.

http://s280.photobuc...mview=slideshow

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Edited by StephenSLR, 07 April 2014 - 06:45 AM.