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Old December 22nd, 2014, 04:27 PM
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Default Re: Correct Paint Type for Steering Wheels

Here are a few pics of a Chevy Custom Wheel I am restoring. The product I used in the big cracks is called Quik Steel. It comes in a tube and it dries out fast. You have to plan ahead your every move or you will run out of time. The hairline cracks were treated to a super glue bath. This wheel was in relatively good shape. My next core has a lot of 1/4 inch chunks missing. I will have to do a lot of Dremel work on that one. I have got to get some primer on this wheel. Do you know of one that will take the paint you mentioned? I have sanded the wheel with 400 grit, so it is very smooth right now. I would guess that I should go back with some rougher grit to get the primer to stick. But I do not know what grit to use. I am a mechanic, not a painter. I have a new found respect for anyone that sands and paints for a living. This is work.
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Last edited by 1960HDGMC; December 22nd, 2014 at 04:38 PM. Reason: forgot picture
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