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J Franklin · 02-13-2016, 09:48 PM

I agree with Larry!

dalton · 02-13-2016, 11:01 PM

Unless I'm missing something, the shadow is caused by an uneven surface. A sanding block will bring the two surfaces even, where your hand or finger will not.

J Franklin · 02-13-2016, 11:12 PM

Sand, fill, or finish. I think those are the only options I know of. Maybe the line is due to manufacturing methods. Seams are usually proud of the cast part.

JohnB15632 · 02-14-2016, 07:05 AM

A sanding block will only work on the outside surface of the steering wheel. It will not work in the hub area. Nor will it work on the inside surface of the outside ring.

C26Pinelake · 02-14-2016, 07:17 AM

You make me think I will shop for a good used original rather than tackle a new reproduction. I would not have been pleased to receive a product in the condition you describe. Did you complain to Snyders? Wayne

burner31 · 02-14-2016, 11:01 AM

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John:
You're just going to town on that car aren't you?
Appears like you have many projects going at once, sounds like someone I know (me)
Good for you...keep it up brother

J Franklin · 02-20-2016, 11:29 PM

Found this it might be useful to this thread.

http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=189701

JohnB15632 · 02-21-2016, 07:46 AM

The shadow that I described, is a manufacturing issue. No amount of sanding would remove this imperfection. I have sanded many, many, many hours. I am following the instructions provided by Larry. When I put on the first coat VHT paint, the steering wheel jumped with fantastic beauty. The steering wheel is smooth as glass!!. No manufacturing issues are now visible. I put the second coat on as directed by Larry's instructions. The steering wheel in now set aside, curing sort of. It is becoming very hard. We I install the steering, it will look so professional!! WOW!

If individuals get repro steering wheels from the supply houses, I sure do recommend this restoration method.

02-13-2016, 09:48 PM	#21
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,966	Re: New steering wheel I agree with Larry!

02-13-2016, 11:01 PM	#22
dalton Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Orlando Posts: 80	Re: New steering wheel Unless I'm missing something, the shadow is caused by an uneven surface. A sanding block will bring the two surfaces even, where your hand or finger will not.

02-13-2016, 11:12 PM	#23
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,966	Re: New steering wheel Sand, fill, or finish. I think those are the only options I know of. Maybe the line is due to manufacturing methods. Seams are usually proud of the cast part.

02-14-2016, 07:05 AM	#24
JohnB15632 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Export, PA (Outside of Pittsburgh) Posts: 520	Re: New steering wheel A sanding block will only work on the outside surface of the steering wheel. It will not work in the hub area. Nor will it work on the inside surface of the outside ring.

02-14-2016, 07:17 AM	#25
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: New steering wheel You make me think I will shop for a good used original rather than tackle a new reproduction. I would not have been pleased to receive a product in the condition you describe. Did you complain to Snyders? Wayne

02-14-2016, 11:01 AM	#26
burner31 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Shawnee, Ok Posts: 3,471	Re: New steering wheel Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) John: You're just going to town on that car aren't you? Appears like you have many projects going at once, sounds like someone I know (me) Good for you...keep it up brother __________________ Keith Shawnee OK '31 SW 160-B

02-20-2016, 11:29 PM	#27
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,966	Re: New steering wheel Found this it might be useful to this thread. http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=189701

02-21-2016, 07:46 AM	#28
JohnB15632 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Export, PA (Outside of Pittsburgh) Posts: 520	Re: New steering wheel The shadow that I described, is a manufacturing issue. No amount of sanding would remove this imperfection. I have sanded many, many, many hours. I am following the instructions provided by Larry. When I put on the first coat VHT paint, the steering wheel jumped with fantastic beauty. The steering wheel is smooth as glass!!. No manufacturing issues are now visible. I put the second coat on as directed by Larry's instructions. The steering wheel in now set aside, curing sort of. It is becoming very hard. We I install the steering, it will look so professional!! WOW! If individuals get repro steering wheels from the supply houses, I sure do recommend this restoration method.