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> Repainting Steering Wheel Spokes, Gloss, satin or flat??
aylanco
post Dec 30 2004, 02:33 PM
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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)
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post Dec 30 2004, 02:52 PM
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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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post Dec 30 2004, 03:03 PM
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Thanks Allan.

But I would like to know what finish they did come with originally...
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post Dec 30 2004, 03:05 PM
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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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post Dec 30 2004, 03:14 PM
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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!
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post Dec 30 2004, 05:22 PM
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Bump (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif) !!

What finish originally:

Gloss, satin or flat black?

Someone knows this!!

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post Dec 30 2004, 06:25 PM
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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)
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post Dec 30 2004, 06:59 PM
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Will do.

Does anyone know what the damn finish was originally on STOCK wheels ? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/headbang.gif)
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post Dec 30 2004, 07:05 PM
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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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post Dec 30 2004, 07:46 PM
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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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post Dec 30 2004, 07:50 PM
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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)
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post Dec 30 2004, 09:58 PM
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Satin black from the factory.
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post Dec 31 2004, 06:42 AM
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Whew! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/blink.gif)

Thanks Mark!
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post Dec 31 2004, 07:09 AM
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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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post Dec 31 2004, 07:19 AM
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Ditto here....satin is the color of my old steering wheel
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post Dec 31 2004, 08:44 AM
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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,

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post Dec 31 2004, 08:59 AM
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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.
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post Dec 31 2004, 09:54 AM
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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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post Dec 31 2004, 10:12 AM
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(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif) there ya go!
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post Dec 31 2004, 05:01 PM
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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... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

Excellent! Thanks! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)
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