<VV> [SCG] Need steering wheel re-paint advice

[dal]

Hey guys,

The only way I do this is to use urethane paints with a catalyst because they will stay pliable and flex.  (Example BASF Glasurit 22 line)  The heat from the sun will also cause damage without the high tech catalyst paints.  Putting this in spray can will not work in the long run because catalyst in a spray can would have a time factor.  Your window of opportunity is only so long, usually a few hours, depending on tempertures.   This is really a job for a pro to do because of the toxic sprayable materials needed.  Should not breathe or be exposed to the air mist, because it attacks the nervous system of your body.  I have sprayed dozens of Corvair steering wheels, especially the plastic wood wheel type with clear.  They have proven now over 12 years to hold up well with the urethane paints and clears.

Duanne L

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On 1/11/2008 at 5:43 PM Larry Claypool wrote:

>i concur with dave.
>i fixed the cracks in my dauphine steering wheel two years ago, and gave
>it 
>a nice gloss black paint job with hardware store enamel.1 year later it 
>looks like crap, chalky in spots and kind of soft feel to it, unlike the 
>hard finish it had at first.
>i'll do it over, this time with paints dave recommends
>lc
>
>----- Original Message ----- 
>From: "Lynn David Palmer" <lynndee at cwo.com>
>To: <jwcorvair at aol.com>
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>Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 2:32 PM
>Subject: Re: [SCG] <VV> Need steering wheel re-paint advice
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>
>>
>>
>> A word of caution...... most over the counter spray paints will
>> soften in the sun and heat from the interior of a car, even after
>> completly drying and cureing. I recommend you go to a automotive
>> paint supply shop for single stage finishes. They can mix any color
>> and also put it in an aerosol spray paint can. They can also add a
>> semi-gloss or flattening agent to the paint if you desire. The
>> automotive finish will be harder and more durable than over the
>> counter paints. Stay away from the touch-up spray paint cans offered
>> at auto parts stores. The paint is watery thin and cheezy!
>> Dave Palmer
>>
>>
>> -------- Original Message --------
>>
>> ==> From: jwcorvair at aol.com
>> ==> Date: Thu, 03 Jan 2008 20:29:28 -0500
>>
>> Hi Bill,
>>
>> I resprayed my steering wheel and I think that it came out fairly
>> nice. I wanted a two-tone colored wheel with part of the color
>> matching the body paint and the remainder colored to match my
>> interior. I used Duplicolor brand paint to match the body color and
>> Rustoleum to match to interior. I carefully masked off the chrome
>> trim rings because I did not want to remove them. I was concerned
>> that I might damage the old plastic, which can be very brittle. I
>> carefully sanded the original color on my steering wheel to smooth
>> out the hairline cracks and scuff the surface so that the new paint
>> would adhere better. I used a 100 grit paper and light sanding, for
>> only a few minutes. Then I masked everything off and began to paint.
>> I used very light coats so that the paint wouldn't run, and built up
>> the layers. After about three light coats, I gently wet sanded the
>> paint with a 600 grit wet/dry paper. I then painted again, three
>> more light coats, and then wet sanded again. I did this duri ng the
>> winter. It sounds like a lot of work, but it didn't take long for
>> each coat and sanding. Finally, I sprayed my steering wheel with
>> Rustoleum clear paint. Many light coats so that I didn't get any
>> runs. I used a satin clear.?The clear protects the color from wear.
>>
>> I hope this is of some use.
>>
>> Joe White (62 sedan, 66 Porvair) CORSA, RMC
>>
>> -----Original Message----- From: Wrsssatty at aol.com To:
>> virtualvairs at corvair.org; scg-list at tiger.skiblack.com Sent: Thu, 3
>> Jan 2008 6:08 pm Subject: <VV> Need steering wheel re-paint advice
>>
>>
>>
>> The steering wheel on my '63 convertible needs a re-paint.  The
>> paint, obviously from a previous owner's efforts, is rubbing off or
>> chipping off.  The steering wheel itself is in great shape with no
>> cracks.  I've decided that I want to take care of this before
>> Spring.  Is this something the average schmuck can attempt or should
>> I send it to a pro?  If the latter, just any old local body shop or
>> maybe someone specializing in the antique car hobby (e.g. a Hemmings
>> advertiser)?  Does it need to be stripped?  What kind of paint?  And
>> what of the little chrome rings on the steering wheel?  Can they be
>> saved or should I buy replacements (assuming repros are out there)?
>> Anything else I haven't thought of?  Thanks!  ~Bill Stanley
>>
>>
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