Repainting Steering Wheel Spokes, Gloss, satin or flat?? |
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Repainting Steering Wheel Spokes, Gloss, satin or flat?? |
aylanco |
Dec 30 2004, 02:33 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 106 Joined: 19-July 04 From: Ann Arbor, MI Member No.: 2,371 |
I'm going to repaint my stock steering wheel spokes.
Which is correct: Gloss, satin or flat black?? Thanks (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) |
Allan |
Dec 30 2004, 02:52 PM
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Teenerless Weenie Group: Members Posts: 8,373 Joined: 5-July 04 From: Western Mesopotamia Member No.: 2,304 Region Association: Southern California |
I don't know what they oridinally came with but I would go with the satin. Not too shiny but easy to clean.
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aylanco |
Dec 30 2004, 03:03 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 106 Joined: 19-July 04 From: Ann Arbor, MI Member No.: 2,371 |
Thanks Allan.
But I would like to know what finish they did come with originally... |
Allan |
Dec 30 2004, 03:05 PM
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Teenerless Weenie Group: Members Posts: 8,373 Joined: 5-July 04 From: Western Mesopotamia Member No.: 2,304 Region Association: Southern California |
I'm sure one of the wizards will chime in soon. Alot of these guys/gals know this stuff like you wouldn't believe.
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aylanco |
Dec 30 2004, 03:14 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 106 Joined: 19-July 04 From: Ann Arbor, MI Member No.: 2,371 |
Exactly,
If we were talking 356's I could answer it myself but I am somewhat 914 challenged. I am loving it, though (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/mueba.gif). The 914 is hands down the most fun to drive of all of them! |
aylanco |
Dec 30 2004, 05:22 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 106 Joined: 19-July 04 From: Ann Arbor, MI Member No.: 2,371 |
Bump (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif) !!
What finish originally: Gloss, satin or flat black? Someone knows this!! Thanks |
Rough_Rider |
Dec 30 2004, 06:25 PM
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Smurf Zone Group: Members Posts: 525 Joined: 16-August 04 From: Beaverton, OR Member No.: 2,547 |
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 (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif) |
aylanco |
Dec 30 2004, 06:59 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 106 Joined: 19-July 04 From: Ann Arbor, MI Member No.: 2,371 |
Will do.
Does anyone know what the damn finish was originally on STOCK wheels ? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/headbang.gif) |
tod914 |
Dec 30 2004, 07:05 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
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 (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/tongue.gif)
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markb |
Dec 30 2004, 07:46 PM
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914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California |
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.
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aylanco |
Dec 30 2004, 07:50 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 106 Joined: 19-July 04 From: Ann Arbor, MI Member No.: 2,371 |
Rant on: I'd like to find out more too, but I keep hearing about finishes on aftermarket steering wheels (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ar15.gif) 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. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beer.gif) |
markb |
Dec 30 2004, 09:58 PM
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914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California |
Satin black from the factory.
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aylanco |
Dec 31 2004, 06:42 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 106 Joined: 19-July 04 From: Ann Arbor, MI Member No.: 2,371 |
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Lou W |
Dec 31 2004, 07:09 AM
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"Here Kitty Kitty" my ass...... Group: Members Posts: 4,109 Joined: 9-May 04 From: Roseburg, OR. Member No.: 2,039 Region Association: Spain |
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. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool.gif)
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Steve Thacker |
Dec 31 2004, 07:19 AM
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UMMMPH Yea Baby Yea ! UMMMPH Group: Members Posts: 1,089 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Pickerington, Ohio Member No.: 113 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Ditto here....satin is the color of my old steering wheel
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TC/914 |
Dec 31 2004, 08:44 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 203 Joined: 21-October 04 From: Southern MA Member No.: 2,981 |
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 |
Eric_Shea |
Dec 31 2004, 08:59 AM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,278 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
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. |
JeffBowlsby |
Dec 31 2004, 09:54 AM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,532 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None |
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... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
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Eric_Shea |
Dec 31 2004, 10:12 AM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,278 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif) there ya go!
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markb |
Dec 31 2004, 05:01 PM
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914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California |
Excellent! Thanks! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) |
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