Painting a steering wheel - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bobs409 · 10-14-2012, 06:59 AM

I finally located a good steering wheel for my wrecker but it's black and I need to make it maroon!

I did a search here and heard rustoleum works good but was wondering if anyone ever tried Krylon fushion? They have a burgandy color that might work.

What have you had success with?

Thanks

PanelDeland · 10-14-2012, 09:54 AM

I cleaned and repaired the cracks in mine with an industrial epoxy.Then I used steel wool to sand it down.I flushed it clean with either brake clean or carb clean(it's been 10 years).Then I painted it with Krylon.I wrapped the rim with a black leather cover and it's just starting to need a refresh.I doubt the rim would have stayed looking good for long with the constant hand contact.

**special-K** · 10-14-2012, 10:50 AM

I would use single stage urethane. Krylon Fusion would be better than Rustoleum and probably the best off the shelf paint. I'd sand it real thoroughly use a boding enhancer like Bull Dog.

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Andy4639 · 10-14-2012, 12:52 PM

I just got a chevelle wheel I'm going to try and fix. It's not in bad shape but I need to fix it right. Very minor surface cracks and paint it. Was thinking silver and red to match up to the truck. There is 2 very small cracks in it. I've even thought about just refinishing it and wait until they get worse. I couldn't get them to show up in the sunlight.
Got to find the the horn stuff also.

Hubscrub · 10-14-2012, 04:23 PM

i have a 67-8 wheel i'm restoring need the same advise, i use krylon fusion on some parts on my nova project with great results sill looks good but there not a often touched part like a steering wheel.

ChevLoRay · 10-14-2012, 05:08 PM

Wouldn't urethane-based paint have a longer lifespan, in light of the constant touching?

I work with a guy who still has the '67 he bought new. He has had it repainted twice, and recently redid the interior. I asked about his steering wheel, because it is red and looks good. He told me that it has some "expensive" paint on it....so, I'm thinking urethane.

10-14-2012, 06:59 AM	#1
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Painting a steering wheel I finally located a good steering wheel for my wrecker but it's black and I need to make it maroon! I did a search here and heard rustoleum works good but was wondering if anyone ever tried Krylon fushion? They have a burgandy color that might work. What have you had success with? Thanks __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

10-14-2012, 09:54 AM	#2
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Painting a steering wheel I cleaned and repaired the cracks in mine with an industrial epoxy.Then I used steel wool to sand it down.I flushed it clean with either brake clean or carb clean(it's been 10 years).Then I painted it with Krylon.I wrapped the rim with a black leather cover and it's just starting to need a refresh.I doubt the rim would have stayed looking good for long with the constant hand contact. __________________ 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"

10-14-2012, 10:50 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Painting a steering wheel I would use single stage urethane. Krylon Fusion would be better than Rustoleum and probably the best off the shelf paint. I'd sand it real thoroughly use a boding enhancer like Bull Dog. www.wmbarr.com __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-14-2012, 12:52 PM	#4
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Painting a steering wheel I just got a chevelle wheel I'm going to try and fix. It's not in bad shape but I need to fix it right. Very minor surface cracks and paint it. Was thinking silver and red to match up to the truck. There is 2 very small cracks in it. I've even thought about just refinishing it and wait until they get worse. I couldn't get them to show up in the sunlight. Got to find the the horn stuff also. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

10-14-2012, 04:23 PM	#5
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: Painting a steering wheel i have a 67-8 wheel i'm restoring need the same advise, i use krylon fusion on some parts on my nova project with great results sill looks good but there not a often touched part like a steering wheel. __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

10-14-2012, 05:08 PM	#6
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Painting a steering wheel Wouldn't urethane-based paint have a longer lifespan, in light of the constant touching? I work with a guy who still has the '67 he bought new. He has had it repainted twice, and recently redid the interior. I asked about his steering wheel, because it is red and looks good. He told me that it has some "expensive" paint on it....so, I'm thinking urethane. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.



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