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05-09-2010, 02:08 PM | #1 |
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Steering Wheel Restoring
What is recommended for hairline cracks in an original 39 steering wheel? Bondo, epoxy, fiberglass resin?
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05-09-2010, 02:56 PM | #2 |
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Re: Steering Wheel Restoring
Try PC 7, I think that is the right name. It is a two part epoxy. V the crack, and clean it really well.
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05-09-2010, 02:58 PM | #3 |
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PC-7 is the answer. Does a nice job and lasts very well
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05-09-2010, 03:16 PM | #4 |
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Where can you get PC-7?
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Re: Steering Wheel Restoring
Dont use bondo, it wont last. I used JBWeld on my 40 wheel, came up real good.
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05-09-2010, 05:28 PM | #8 |
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se duck tape? maybe use saran wrap it don't stick.
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05-09-2010, 06:31 PM | #9 |
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... so, this PC-7 is good stuff ? |
05-09-2010, 06:37 PM | #10 |
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Nice looking avatar 52 henry looks good. ken ct.
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05-09-2010, 06:41 PM | #11 |
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Hey Hoop i dont think PC7 will fix that one or the guy in the hosp LOL ken ct.
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05-09-2010, 06:43 PM | #12 |
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Hey, Ken ... at least I got a '39 transmission out of the deal!
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05-09-2010, 09:32 PM | #13 |
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Yes, I won't say that one is past restoration but, it will certainly take a lot more dedication and skill than I have!
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05-10-2010, 01:08 AM | #14 |
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Ive had good luck with JB weld
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05-10-2010, 03:43 AM | #15 |
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ducktape? Do you mean duct tape?
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05-10-2010, 06:24 AM | #16 |
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I have used por 15 epoxy putty on two steering wheels, you can mix it with your hands and it is water based so you can wet your fingers to form it. Worked very well.
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Actually, duct tape began as duck tape because it is cloth based. The cloth is loosely woven cotton commonly known as duck cloth which was coated on one side with adhesive and a vinyl material on the other side. Ducktape was developed for the military to temporarily seal out water from various pieces of equipment and material. It later began to be used to seal HVAC ducts and then became known as duct tape. So, in the end, I guess you can call it whatever suits your fancy. dw
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PC7, great stuff
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We use to call it 100 mile an hour tape, in VN. Used it to cover over bullet holes in the Huey's...
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I might have went the Hard road. I used a 14" mill bastard file. hard plastic and filed a pile of plastic powder. Mixed it with Devcon epoxy.(use plastic same color of wheel)Then coated the wheel after sanding.Came out shining. Thin the epoxy with acetone. Or snitch the old lady,s finger nail Polish remover. Use it to thin the epoxy.Just do not get caught! Lyle
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