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iceman777 · 07-20-2015, 02:08 PM

hi has anyone got any tips on how to repair a cracked steering wheel and what to use ie epoxy putty

vin63 · 07-20-2015, 03:32 PM

I use PC-7 two-part epoxy that, when mixed correctly, sets up to be the same hardness as the original steering wheel material. I would recommend using a small die grinder to make a V-channel in the crack all the way down to the steel. I recently reduced the diameter of my steering wheel and had to do a few repairs to some cracks on the lower ring and around the hub at the same time:

1Bad62Pro/Street · 07-20-2015, 04:37 PM

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racecougar · 07-20-2015, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vin63

[COLOR="Navy"]I use PC-7 two-part epoxy that, when mixed correctly, sets up to be the same hardness as the original steering wheel material. I would recommend using a small die grinder to make a V-channel in the crack all the way down to the steel.

That's the same epoxy theastronaut recommends/used when cutting down his wheel.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=474456&page=9

07-20-2015, 02:08 PM	#1
iceman777 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: oxfordshire in ENGLAND Posts: 100	cracked steering wheel hi has anyone got any tips on how to repair a cracked steering wheel and what to use ie epoxy putty

07-20-2015, 03:32 PM	#2
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,262	Re: cracked steering wheel I use PC-7 two-part epoxy that, when mixed correctly, sets up to be the same hardness as the original steering wheel material. I would recommend using a small die grinder to make a V-channel in the crack all the way down to the steel. I recently reduced the diameter of my steering wheel and had to do a few repairs to some cracks on the lower ring and around the hub at the same time: __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

07-20-2015, 04:37 PM	#3
1Bad62Pro/Street "Where were you in '62?" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cleveland County, North Cackalacky Posts: 5,013	Re: cracked steering wheel Home - Steering Wheel Restoration - Steering Wheel Repair - Tips From Eastwood Steering Wheel Restoration http://www.eastwood.com/steering-whe...-from-eastwood Steering Wheel Restoration Tips Episode 119 Autorestomod https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej2k_xoxjIY __________________ PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET" 1962 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed Nostalgia Pro/Street Pickup Truck PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET Build Thread What Are You Workin' On? - 1Bad62ChevyPickup PROJECT: "TYRANNORAMBLER REX" 1969 AMC Rambler American Nostalgia Pro/Street Youtube Channel: Father Son Projects Youtube Channel: 2TIMOTHY2FITHTEEN "North and South Carolina Folks Click Here!" (((( ~ I have Parts For Sale & Miscellaneous Stuff ~ )))) "Well being as there's no other place around the place, I reckon this must be the place, I reckon...Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk" -Curly Howard Ph.D.

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