Repairing Steering Wheel

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Repairing Steering Wheel

Unread post by Cobra5 » March 21st, 2009, 7:48 pm

Okay I remember something on this topic awhile ago but my search has left me to ask the question. I think it was Ralph F that told me there was a product out there that one can use to fill the cracks on the steering wheel. I was an epoxy I believeso if anyone knows what I'm talking about and can provide a source I'd appreciate it.

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Re: Repairing Steering Wheel

Unread post by k8icu » March 21st, 2009, 8:08 pm

I think the product is called PC-7. I think that's the name. It's a two part epoxy that you mix and form into a puddy that you can fill the cracks etc, then sand and smooth after it dries. Really strong stuff too. Here's a link to their web pagehttp://www.pcepoxy.com/

Not sure if this is what was talked about, but I've read articles on the "professionals" restoring steering wheels that said they used PC-7.
There is one nut on a M151 that is very difficult to remove.....

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Re: Repairing Steering Wheel

Unread post by Cobra5 » March 21st, 2009, 8:55 pm

Thanks! Looks as though its available at Home Depot.

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Re: Repairing Steering Wheel

Unread post by Ralph Fuller » March 21st, 2009, 9:35 pm

Cobra5:
The Eastwood Company has kits for steering wheel repair
http://eastwood.resultspage.com/search? ... ubmit.y=12
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Re: Repairing Steering Wheel

Unread post by Cobra5 » March 21st, 2009, 10:07 pm

Thanks Ralph now I remember.

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Re: Repairing Steering Wheel

Unread post by MUTT Vet » March 23rd, 2009, 10:46 am

JB weld works too and it's cheaper.

It'll sand smooth and accepts paint fine.
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Re: Repairing Steering Wheel

Unread post by Ralph Fuller » March 23rd, 2009, 11:15 am

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JB Kwik is made by the same company and sets up in four (4) minutes. You don't need the strength nor heat resistance of JB Weld.
http://www.jbweld.net/products/jbkwik.php
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