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Posted by: aylanco Dec 30 2004, 02:33 PM

I'm going to repaint my stock steering wheel spokes.

Which is correct: Gloss, satin or flat black??

Thanks IPB Image

Posted by: Headrage Dec 30 2004, 02:52 PM

I don't know what they oridinally came with but I would go with the satin. Not too shiny but easy to clean.

Posted by: aylanco Dec 30 2004, 03:03 PM

Thanks Allan.

But I would like to know what finish they did come with originally...

Posted by: Headrage Dec 30 2004, 03:05 PM

I'm sure one of the wizards will chime in soon. Alot of these guys/gals know this stuff like you wouldn't believe.

Posted by: aylanco Dec 30 2004, 03:14 PM

Exactly,

If we were talking 356's I could answer it myself but I am somewhat 914 challenged.

I am loving it, though IPB Image .

The 914 is hands down the most fun to drive of all of them!

Posted by: aylanco Dec 30 2004, 05:22 PM

Bump IPB Image !!

What finish originally:

Gloss, satin or flat black?

Someone knows this!!

Thanks

Posted by: Rough_Rider Dec 30 2004, 06:25 PM

Stay clear of anything shiny.
I picked up a polished alloy Sparco wheel a few years ago & had to ditch it after a few weeks. Was disconcerting driving along looking at yourself IPB Image

Posted by: aylanco Dec 30 2004, 06:59 PM

Will do.

Does anyone know what the damn finish was originally on STOCK wheels ? IPB Image

Posted by: tod914 Dec 30 2004, 07:05 PM

Bring the wheel into the paintstore and match it that way. Providing of course you still have some paint on it. It's not flat, so that narrows it down to two choices IPB Image

Posted by: markb Dec 30 2004, 07:46 PM

I used Wurth satin black on one of my wheels. It looks ok, but isn't right. I'm interested in finding out more, too.

Posted by: aylanco Dec 30 2004, 07:50 PM

Rant on: I'd like to find out more too, but I keep hearing about finishes on aftermarket steering wheels IPB Image Rant off.

Let me rephrase the question: Who has a known-to-be original car with an original steering wheel?

Please contact me. I would like to know what finish your wheel is.

Posted by: markb Dec 30 2004, 09:58 PM

Satin black from the factory.

Posted by: aylanco Dec 31 2004, 06:42 AM

Whew! IPB Image

Thanks Mark!

Posted by: Lou W Dec 31 2004, 07:09 AM

I crawled up into the atic of my garage to look at my "original "steering wheel, as far as I can tell from my 31 year old car, it's Satin Black. IPB Image

Posted by: Steve Thacker Dec 31 2004, 07:19 AM

Ditto here....satin is the color of my old steering wheel

Posted by: TC/914 Dec 31 2004, 08:44 AM

Was it satin PAINT or an anodized finish? If you just planning on repainting the wheel spokes, use SEM Trim Paint, stronger and much better looking than the usual Auto Zone, PEP BOYS, or hardware variety. Goes down thick and wet and dries to a smooth perfect satin finish. You can find it in most paint jobbers/auto parts houses.

It's great!

Luck,

TC

Posted by: Eric_Shea Dec 31 2004, 08:59 AM

Satin Dark Grey/Black - To replicate the original finish in strength and appearance you may want to try spraying POR-15 with a flattening agent and thinned 15% with lacquer thinner.

If you want to rattle can it, try Wurth, however, I think it's overrated because it's supposed to be what the factory used on... bla, bla, bla. If you can find a satin finished enamel that you could bake on it may be better.

Another rattle can option is the store bought aerosol bottles that you cam mix your own paint in. Try the thinned POR-15 with flattening agent in there.

Posted by: Jeff Bowlsby Dec 31 2004, 09:54 AM

Its a special VW grey black, satin paint. The only source I have seen without custom mixing is from Wolfsburg West, its called "L43 Grey Black". Comes in spray cans... IPB Image

Posted by: Eric_Shea Dec 31 2004, 10:12 AM

IPB Image there ya go!

Posted by: markb Dec 31 2004, 05:01 PM

QUOTE (bowlsby @ Dec 31 2004, 07:54 AM)
Its a special VW grey black, satin paint. The only source I have seen without custom mixing is from Wolfsburg West, its called "L43 Grey Black". Comes in spray cans... IPB Image

Excellent! Thanks!

Posted by: Aaron Cox Dec 31 2004, 05:03 PM

QUOTE (bowlsby @ Dec 31 2004, 08:54 AM)
Its a special VW grey black, satin paint. The only source I have seen without custom mixing is from Wolfsburg West, its called "L43 Grey Black". Comes in spray cans... IPB Image

wolfsburg west is down the street from me.....

if someone needs some or some info, let me know

Posted by: rezron Dec 31 2004, 06:58 PM

I've got an original steering wheel that still has the
"fasten seat belt" sticker on it. It's definitely satin black.
I'd think that euro black trim paint would be a good match.

rezron

Posted by: aylanco Dec 31 2004, 07:20 PM

Cool!

Thanks everyone IPB Image