steering wheel re do

rdb · Jun 13, 2016

Black steering wheel in my '64 Dart is worn (fortunately not cracked)... Is there any way to get it recoated like new. The chances of an unworn, clean one turning up as a part probably not likely. I know the worn colored ones look worse but I am still trying to improve everthing I can.

g413 · Jun 14, 2016

My 67 wheel has the usual cracks so I just ended up buying a repo (made in China or course). The cost was just about the same as having someone refurbish the old one. However, I read a lot of articles from do-it-yourselfers on how to rebuild and refinish them. There are even YouTube videos on the subject. Some of the final results were fanatistic. Do some Internet searches.

Tadams · Jun 14, 2016

Mine in a 65 Barracuda is cracked. I've watched videos of these being repaired. Just not sure if that is something I could do.

momoparman · Jun 14, 2016

Just prep it with sand paper, prime it and paint it.

Here's an after shot of mine, that was cracked in 10 places, and another of my wife's wheel (before and after) that was also cracked badly. I just used that 2 part epoxy stuff from eastwood and some sand paper and voila.

A little time and patience and you have a new wheel.

66Dvert · Aug 23, 2016

rdb said:
Black steering wheel in my '64 Dart is worn (fortunately not cracked)... Is there any way to get it recoated like new. The chances of an unworn, clean one turning up as a part probably not likely. I know the worn colored ones look worse but I am still trying to improve everthing I can.

as stated above if no cracks then you are golden. good primer/base/clear done deal.
mine Was cracked

from this.... using 2 part epoxy paste and regular paint (PPG base coat and sprayable clear coat epoxy, regular clear coat would have worked too!)