 refinshing the spokes on the stock steering wheel, *pics of finished product |
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| jonferns |
 Oct 21 2007, 05:45 PM
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Advanced Member  Group: Members Posts: 2,081 Joined: 29-March 07 From: New Jersey Member No.: 7,631 Region Association: North East States 
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had a stock wheel, that was in very good shape overall, just had the paint on the spokes all chipped and rusted. So, I masked the wheel, sanded the spokes down pretty well, and did some painting. I used a Rustoleum satin black enamel. Matches the original paint really well. The key is the masking...if it isnt done right, well, I dont think you want paint on the leatherette thing: mask the entire leatherette cover, and the bits that reach down to the spokes. Also, the plastic cover in the back..
heres some pics....(I forgot to take pics of the before, or the sanding) (IMG:http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q44/sendjonathanmail/IMG_1388.jpg) (IMG:http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q44/sendjonathanmail/IMG_1390.jpg) (IMG:http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q44/sendjonathanmail/IMG_1389.jpg) (IMG:http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q44/sendjonathanmail/IMG_1395.jpg) (IMG:http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q44/sendjonathanmail/IMG_1394.jpg) also did the metal on the horn pad. again, masked the pad very carefully, only leaving the metal exposed....will get pics tomorrow.... -JON (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) |
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| Gint |
Oct 21 2007, 06:01 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,071 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains  |
Looks great!
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| jonferns |
Oct 21 2007, 06:39 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,081 Joined: 29-March 07 From: New Jersey Member No.: 7,631 Region Association: North East States
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any tips for cleaning up the leatherette wrap? no armorall, right? how about soapy water? -JON
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| Pat Garvey |
 Oct 21 2007, 08:29 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(sendjonathanmail @ Oct 21 2007, 06:39 PM)  any tips for cleaning up the leatherette wrap? no armorall, right? how about soapy water? -JON Jon, Is it leather, or vinyl - makes a diff? Pat |
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| TC.356 |
Oct 22 2007, 08:14 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 83 Joined: 10-January 07 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 7,443 |
WOW! That looks terrific. Would you post some pics of it when the masking has been removed and the horn/center pad is installed? LOVE to see it all finished up.
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| brer |
Oct 22 2007, 10:35 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,555 Joined: 10-March 05 From: san diego Member No.: 3,736 Region Association: None |
I now have approx. 12 cans of black spraypaint of all brands on my shelf from doing this same job and trying to find one I liked.
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) looks great! |
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| jonferns |
Oct 22 2007, 03:04 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,081 Joined: 29-March 07 From: New Jersey Member No.: 7,631 Region Association: North East States
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when I go outside, I will snap some pics of it installed, as well as the refinished horn button.... -JON
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| jonferns |
Oct 28 2007, 02:47 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,081 Joined: 29-March 07 From: New Jersey Member No.: 7,631 Region Association: North East States
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took some pics of the wheel and horn pad installed, both painted....
(IMG:http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q44/sendjonathanmail/IMG_1426.jpg) (IMG:http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q44/sendjonathanmail/IMG_1428.jpg) I am pleased with how the paint came out, but would I be able to dull the finish just a bit? maybe with the finest sandpaper I can find? -JON |
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| geniusanthony |
Oct 29 2007, 07:32 AM
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Its a brand new "Chrome-sicle" Group: Members Posts: 517 Joined: 12-December 05 From: Alexandria,VA Member No.: 5,266 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I would think that any sanding would not give you an even matte. Would end up being dotted..Perhaps time would be the best "duller", throw in a little UV rays and some use to get a uniform appearance.
While you are experimenting, You could try a scrap piece of material with the black you chose and a topcoat of a satin or flat clear from a hobby shop intended for models. Could be an untapped resource of those perfect hues and glosses for these small projects. Keep up the great work though cause we all love finding more things we need to add to our to do lists :wink |
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| brer |
Oct 29 2007, 10:13 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,555 Joined: 10-March 05 From: san diego Member No.: 3,736 Region Association: None |
sanding and adding another coat will help with eveness. The first try never works for me, so i sand it and do another couple coats which always lay down much nicer than the first.
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