Stick with me on this till the end you will be suprised to see the outcome... Check out the Merch Shelf above this comment and support my friend pete.. Thanks for Watching!

It’s amazing how much skill, patience, effort and materials go into a restoration like this and how little some charge. I’ve been quoted what seemed like low prices in the past, for a basically irreplaceable wheel restoration. Looking good!

Thank you for sharring an excellent repair process. My challenge being how to get the multi color of a Mopar three spoke steering wheel. Not going to be able to take brown paint and call it good!

Looking good Pete! I can’t wait to see the finished product in part 3!

I have seen a hollow rasp/cheese grater like that. Outstanding! Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us. This will be the only 2 of 3 videos on KZfaq showing how to restore a vintage steering wheel. D.I.Y. Auto School is the best. Thanks again Pete!

Really like this video series Pete, thanks.

You are the real deal Pete !

Getting ready to restore a 60s sweptline steering wheel your vidoes will help me out alot thanks for the great content

I've done this a couple times. Most people have no idea the process but for me I like to try and get it my best because it is front and center when driving and u want to feel good about it when you are driving!

Thank you for sharing.

Another great and informative video. I am pretty certain there is nothing you cannot make new. BTW the word for the ridges and grooves on the back of the wheel rim is "knurls" or knurling

Thanks Pete for this usefull info. I've got a 65 year old one I need to do.

You can make a mold from a wheel with knuckles and pour new parts.

Really like this series Pete. Not sure if you mentioned yet, can you use 2 part epoxies like a JB weld type? instead of buy the special gun? Thank you for spending all the time it takes to make your videos!

Sand it all and use fiberglass resin sand and shape prime water sand and paint 2 days only.

I’m getting a C3 Vette in a few weeks and the steering wheel looks like Death Valley floor. Ima follow my friend Pete here b/c he can handle this situation.

I have a wood look composite on my 65 Mustang, that I ned to repair. can I stain it vs painting it?

Is the 2k epoxy adhesive you used 3M 08115 Panel Adhesive?

its a labour of love isnt it

What epoxy do you use

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Eastwood used to have a steering wheel restore kit, I think then it was about $85. Everything you need. Dunno if theyre still available. More than one way to skin a cat

Pete, funny how the comments in the previous video and this one point out the crack you missed. Like the wheel is only 2 inches from your face and they think you are blind and missed it.

What's up PETE

Name of glue. Where to get some ?

Say no to crack! If a steering wheel is beyond that type of restoration, it can be remolded.

I hate to bust on your nice looking job but it's a typical Texas restoration that won't last two years in the north. Why do steering wheels crack? The steel frame and plastic have different expansion coefficients according to temperature and the polymers bake out of the plastic over time causing it to shrink and become brittle. ALSO, when the steel is exposed to moisture it RUSTS. Rust separates the steel from the plastic. You never removed the rust before filling which means it won't last very long. I've done classic wheels that were missing whole sections of plastic due to rust. Acid does a good job on rust and it must be part of this process before the steel frame is covered. I have replaced missing sections by making a plaster cast of the 'good parts', then greased the plaster (as a release agent) and poured two-part epoxy into the mold. BTW, automotive paint shops usually have fiberglass epoxy in large containers for those who restore boats. The rest of the restoration can follow your instructions.