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1956cameo · 01-11-2011, 04:04 PM

I was wanting to see if anyone has painted their factory steering wheel to a different color. If so how did you do it, how good did it look, and how well did the paint stay on after use? I have a brown steering wheel that had some minor cracks in it. I have now filled the cracks in with steering wheel epoxy and was wanting to paint it black. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

camaney · 01-11-2011, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 1956cameo

I was wanting to see if anyone has painted their factory steering wheel to a different color. If so how did you do it, how good did it look, and how well did the paint stay on after use? I have a brown steering wheel that had some minor cracks in it. I have now filled the cracks in with steering wheel epoxy and was wanting to paint it black. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

I did that to my 67 gmc 3 years ago & still looks good I use rustoluem primer and paint
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oldblue1968chevy · 01-11-2011, 04:47 PM

you could probably get jb weld or simialar cheaper than 'steering wheel epoxy'

**John Fabris** · 01-11-2011, 04:55 PM

Used JBWeld on my wheel, and then painted it when I painted my truck. Looks Great!!!

**leddzepp** · 01-11-2011, 05:29 PM

I had great luck painting mine with rustoleum as well. I used black gloss
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turp mcspray · 01-11-2011, 09:39 PM

Paint it just like you would any other part of the truck. Before they started making them in color, they were all painted.

**LEEVON** · 01-11-2011, 10:16 PM

Like this?

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=340417

PHAT TONY · 01-11-2011, 11:18 PM

I painted a factory '68 wheel; it was originally grey-painted red and I redid it. I put 3 coats of clear on it to give some wear-ability to the surface, looked good and still does.

1956cameo · 01-12-2011, 01:12 PM

Thanks for the input everyone! I thought there would be some long multi step procedure, but it is actually straight forward.

PanelDeland · 01-12-2011, 05:41 PM

Just clean it really well before painting.I used steel wool and scotch brite on mine.Then I hung it up and sprayed it with brake cleaner.When it dried,I shot 3 coats of Rustoleum grey.I do have the rim wrapped with a leather cover but the spokes have stayed nice for over 5 years.

01-11-2011, 04:04 PM	#1
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	? about painting a steering wheel I was wanting to see if anyone has painted their factory steering wheel to a different color. If so how did you do it, how good did it look, and how well did the paint stay on after use? I have a brown steering wheel that had some minor cracks in it. I have now filled the cracks in with steering wheel epoxy and was wanting to paint it black. Any help would be greatly appreciated! __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends. '72 blazer 2wd build 67-72 Factory Big Block Registry

01-11-2011, 04:47 PM	#3
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: ? about painting a steering wheel you could probably get jb weld or simialar cheaper than 'steering wheel epoxy' __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

01-11-2011, 04:55 PM	#4
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Re: ? about painting a steering wheel Used JBWeld on my wheel, and then painted it when I painted my truck. Looks Great!!! __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB

01-11-2011, 05:29 PM	#5
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,017	Re: ? about painting a steering wheel I had great luck painting mine with rustoleum as well. I used black gloss Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

01-11-2011, 09:39 PM	#6
turp mcspray Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rapid City South Dakota Posts: 2,359	Re: ? about painting a steering wheel Paint it just like you would any other part of the truck. Before they started making them in color, they were all painted. __________________ Turp Mcspray New life for an old 2wd, farm blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=505987 My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342299

01-11-2011, 10:16 PM	#7
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: ? about painting a steering wheel Like this? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=340417 __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

01-11-2011, 11:18 PM	#8
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: ? about painting a steering wheel I painted a factory '68 wheel; it was originally grey-painted red and I redid it. I put 3 coats of clear on it to give some wear-ability to the surface, looked good and still does. __________________ 1972 factory 2 Wheel Drive Blazer-Sold 1972 K10 4X4-Sold 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne/10-Sold 1970 Chevrolet C/10-Sold 1968 GMC 4X4-Project 1968 Chevrolet C/10 Pro Street 1970 GMC 3/4 Ton-Parts 1997 2WD 2DR Yukon-Sweet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335664

01-12-2011, 01:12 PM	#9
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: ? about painting a steering wheel Thanks for the input everyone! I thought there would be some long multi step procedure, but it is actually straight forward. __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends. '72 blazer 2wd build 67-72 Factory Big Block Registry

01-12-2011, 05:41 PM	#10
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: ? about painting a steering wheel Just clean it really well before painting.I used steel wool and scotch brite on mine.Then I hung it up and sprayed it with brake cleaner.When it dried,I shot 3 coats of Rustoleum grey.I do have the rim wrapped with a leather cover but the spokes have stayed nice for over 5 years. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"



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