How to Restore a Cracked Steering Wheel

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12 жыл бұрын

Tool Dude Tony shows you step-by-step how to restore a cracked steering using POR15 epoxy putty, sand paper and Rust-Oleum paint.
This is another episode in the '57 Studebaker Silver Hawk Restoration Project. Here is a link to the playlist of all my videos in this series: • Classic Car Restoratio...
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@flickcogswell220 8 жыл бұрын

I used this method of repair using the por15 epoxy putty. I wet the cracks with liquid epoxy to soak into the cracks and provide a better bond. Followed by the por15 putty, PPG epoxy primer, urethane topcoat, high solid clear. Looks great, car is stored in an unheated garage, been 4 years, no cracks. An expert bodyman at a classic repair shop told me I was wasting my time because it would crack in a few weeks, HA!!!

@friar196 8 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks. I used this method on a cracked, flaked powdercoated yoke on a 1966 Bonanza. Sprayed with appliance epoxy. Two years in and it still looks new.

@ttoldcarbuff 11 жыл бұрын

end product is very nice! I have never seen anyone just take a full sheet of paper and crumple it up to sand a detail. :)

@ThunderHead289 10 жыл бұрын

you done sprayed that paint Purdy dern close to that thar automobile type transportation unit sir

@pdgray3 11 жыл бұрын

Nice job Tony. I've used a rubber automotive bumper patch product by 3m several years ago with great results also. Had plenty of time to work with product before it cured.Thanks. Paul.

@bradsimons1218 8 жыл бұрын

My truck steering wheel is not reproduced and also very rare to ever find a replacement. So I followed your method of restoration and it came out great, thanks for doing the video.

@andyrap77 12 жыл бұрын

Very informative. I enjoy seeing a project like this in detail. Great camera work as well!

@dynodon427 8 жыл бұрын

Great video Tony, thanks for sharing.

@jayg3559 9 жыл бұрын

Nice job Tony. It gave me courage to do the couple cracks in my 66 Mustang wheel.Thanks JG

@Ghazi_Travel 8 жыл бұрын

Weldone Tony ... U make me wanna restore my 66 Impala right now :)

@jwcasciato 11 жыл бұрын

Wow! pretty simple DIY fix! I would think this Putty product and this procedure could be used in a variety of applications. Thanks.

@Terraplane34 11 жыл бұрын

Nice series Tony. Nice car. Some people charge thousands to restore wheels- but they do not do anything different

@riejurv50 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot to share with us your method!! My cars have perfect steering wheels but i'll soon buy one which i think it'll need some restoration and this'll be great help! Thanks a lot!

@n3m3sis2 10 жыл бұрын

Nice video but never and i mean never spray paint so close to a car. The wind will drag all those little paint particles and they will stick onto everything.

@fl3162 10 жыл бұрын

Great finish

@FRDMLIBERTY 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the helpful video,

@allanscott1259 8 жыл бұрын

great job!!

@ishanchanuka8322 10 жыл бұрын

Great job.and nice video'thanks.....

@tazaxx21 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony- I have a Rim-Blow wheel for my 69 Mustang. It has the simulated wood grain on it too. I like to do most work myself because I don't trust others to do as careful work as I would. But, if I can get a much higher quality job from a pro I don't mind spending a few hundred bucks... Would love to see a vid on how to get the woodgrain to look right on a 69 Mustang wheel.

@Chavy52 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks good work

@racer67 6 жыл бұрын

Looks damn good man hellofa job!

@SuperGreedyboi 10 жыл бұрын

nice job

@MrSmokestac 11 жыл бұрын

Nice man, turned out really nice!

@teiltje 10 жыл бұрын

Nice result Tool dude Tony! Some safety advise would be a plus.How about using a vacuum cleaner instead of an air gun to get rid of the Dremel dust and a dust cap while you are sanding the 2 K putty, this stuff will remain in lungs forever. Although it is water based, wearing nitril gloves will prevent the 2 K chemicals from penetrating your largest organ (= the skin) while you are mixing the A & B . Thanks!

@tooldudetony 11 жыл бұрын

@ mnpinball -- You can use any good Rustoleum or Krylon paint for plastics. Try to match the brown as best you can. You can make the woodgrain by lightly dipping a toothbrush in darker brown paint. Practice on something other than your steering wheel. Then be sure to clear coat it with at least two coats. Good luck.

@tooldudetony 11 жыл бұрын

It's some Rustoleum automotive primer. My recommendation for the final primer is to use the same brand as the sandable primer used in the earlier step so that there should be no issues with the chemicals interacting badly.

@flynlady 11 жыл бұрын

What is the red primer that you're using? I didn't see it in when you show all of the supplies needed. Thanks for the video!

@mnpinball 11 жыл бұрын

Nicely done, any ideas for a wood grain look plastic wheel ? What brown paint is used ?

@rebeccasuerdieck5083 9 жыл бұрын

Awesome Video! THANK YOU!

@greenteagod 7 жыл бұрын

Is that still holding up, and where abouts are you located? I've never had luck with spray paint on steering wheels down here in Texas. After a good hot summer it turns into an absolute mess. Either way, excellent video instruction.

@Mikesautovideo 7 жыл бұрын

hi i have a 1940 cadillac most is is down to the metal do you have any ideas how to replace

@Bayan1905 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, I can't afford to replace the steering wheel in my F-100 which has some cracks in it.

@tooldudetony 11 жыл бұрын

@ mustang1978horse - You may want to try sanding and refinishing the wood that is already there. That is unless it is just gone. Thanks

@TheThirdWheel618 6 жыл бұрын

Be easy to buy a new steering wheel but not for that car , I have a old ford truck and the resto wheels are 500 bucks if I could spend50 bucks and make it look as good as you did I will try that first ...good job.....

@Nozles 11 жыл бұрын

How did it hold up?

@TET2005 9 жыл бұрын

Just like going to the dentist with a hole in the tooth.

@72744037 11 жыл бұрын

Now I'm wondering why you didn't use a gloss coat over the paint ? Seeing how it's gonna heat up and cool down. Wondering how long that paint job is gonna last? Nice video , just wrapping up my steering wheel repair , I'm going to use the gloss over the paint ,my's a 55 steering wheel, there's some intricate etching in the top halve of the steering wheel. Two tone paint job , it's taking too long!

@classicboatworks4203 10 жыл бұрын

I have used this method to restore customers steering wheels without complaint. I use automotive paint however. Nik, you did something wrong. Most likely problems are not mixing the epoxy well enough or not opening up and pressing the epoxy well into the cracks.

@stravinskyurena9151 8 жыл бұрын

you can put gridpaper and step

@danychereches8778 10 жыл бұрын

Hello! :) Can I ask You something.how is made this? AutoCarbon Carbon Fiber + Alcantara Steering Wheel OLD V1

@ademilsonthomazi 8 жыл бұрын

irado shoooow

@tazaxx21 11 жыл бұрын

Nice job, but what if there's a lot of molded in details? Also, a guy who restores steering wheels said he uses plastic from old steering wheels and melts it right in. He said epoxys will crack because of uneven expansion-contraction of the materials. Is this not true?

@Pimentel-Kreations 10 жыл бұрын

By the the way,its way better than por15,ive used both.I also sculpt...; }

@timoconnor6687 7 жыл бұрын

... turn your head and spit. lol! Looks like a good idea and a fine job.

@guykargl7059 8 жыл бұрын

How do you fix a cracked hub? My 1963 steering wheel hub is cracked in three places.

@Pimentel-Kreations 10 жыл бұрын

Aves epoxy putty works best.not to know,for its used in a certain hobby ind. It shapes with water easy,and smooth,not grainy like this product.if your good,no sanding needed. Just trying to spread some knowledge.

@1924modelt 10 жыл бұрын

Will this work on a Rim Blown 1970 Wood grain wheel?

@tooldudetony 10 жыл бұрын

Hey Steve, If you did this on a wood grain wheel, you'd lose the wood grain look and feel. This is great for smooth finished, painted wheels. Thanks

@picaspero 8 жыл бұрын

+Tool Dude Tony Do you know how one could make a new wood grain inlay for a 70's Wheel?

@MrSmokestac 10 жыл бұрын

what is the name of the tool that you show first ?

@tederoo 9 жыл бұрын

Dremel

@Demop_VW_garage 10 жыл бұрын

yep done this method and it cracks again after a few weeks :(

@tooldudetony 10 жыл бұрын

It's been over a year and a half in weather extremes and no issues so far. Why do you do a video and show us how to do it a better way, my friend.

@Demop_VW_garage 10 жыл бұрын

Tool Dude Tony nothing wrong with the method, I think its the epoxy thats the problem for me anyhow.

@jetpowered1 10 жыл бұрын

Just like a dentist!

@tederoo 9 жыл бұрын

can't floss a steering wheel, just saying s/

@tooldudetony 11 жыл бұрын

Hey Rudy, You can get this stuff and the other rust prevention supplies at POR15 d o t COM.

@tooldudetony 11 жыл бұрын

Hey Taz, He may be right, but I haven't seen any issues in a year with mine. He may know better because he does this for a living, but he also may be baiting you into a $200 restoration. I don't know for sure. How about it guys, has anyone had any cracking after time with the 2-part fillers?

@flynlady 10 жыл бұрын

Uuuuggggghhhh, something is wrong ... After wet sanding, I let it dry and sprayed with 2 thin coats of primer. 24 hours later, the primer is still very tacky. What did I do?

@PidroBondar 9 жыл бұрын

2:06 rip headphones

@natemcghee2631 10 жыл бұрын

it would of been way easier and less risk if u hand sanded it and also 80 grit !! you need like 180

@rickypasket1 8 жыл бұрын

my 1922 model t steering wheel is cracked in half hmmm

@user-lm6nk9pe5l 8 жыл бұрын

Weld it and fill it

@capricemadrid1843 9 жыл бұрын

Can you turn a black steering wheel into white?

@georgechambless2719 11 жыл бұрын

Great! I just need you address so I can send you mine! :)

@jetpowered1 10 жыл бұрын

For about $80 bucks you could buy a marine grade machined aluminum one that would hold up better.

@tederoo 9 жыл бұрын

Jet that is not the way to go if you want original equipment, I have done a few of these, and it's the less expensive route, work intensive, but looks great, I use nitril gloves with any type of filler tho...and you save about 300+ bucks...I like original, if I was doing a rat rod it wouldn't matter