Re: Steering wheel resto paint questions
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02/23/12 12:57 PM
02/23/12 12:57 PM
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moparfan53
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The textured & colored steering wheels that looked similar to the wood-grained "sport" wheel were STANDARD on '69 Barracudas ONLY & came in Green, Tan, Blue, Red, & Black.
 The dealer data book calls it "leather like" however I would describe as pebble grain. The texture is very similar to the finish on the 69-70 B body rallye dash. I have one that has split at the top in the same way as the woodgrain wheels do. I have checked with several wheel restorers but they cannot match the texture. Will try to post a pic later today.
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Re: Steering wheel resto paint questions
[Re: moparfan53]
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02/23/12 01:30 PM
02/23/12 01:30 PM
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1970RT
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The dealer data book calls it "leather like" however I would describe as pebble grain.
Yes, that is how I would describe it too. I'm not sure what to use for paint to try and simulate the grain or if I should just paint it gloss or semi gloss black. As far as the spokes are concerned, I was thinking of using light argent like that which is used on rally wheels.
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Re: Steering wheel resto paint questions
[Re: 1970RT]
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02/23/12 10:32 PM
02/23/12 10:32 PM
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moparfan53
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I'm not sure what to use for paint to try and simulate the grain or if I should just paint it gloss or semi gloss black. As far as the spokes are concerned, I was thinking of using light argent like that which is used on rally wheels.
Here are some pics showing the shape and texture of the rim. I have never restored a wheel however here is my 2 cents. Your idea for the spokes sounds good. The rim texture would be hard to duplicate so probably your semi-gloss paint idea is best. Wish I had some solid help/ideas for you.
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Re: Steering wheel resto paint questions
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02/24/12 11:15 PM
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Duplicating the pebblegrain would be nearly impossible to do as a restoration. Your best bet is to just make it smooth. To refinish the spokes, get PPG "Liquid Metal". It is the closest thing you'll find to the satin chrome finish.
Dave
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Re: Steering wheel resto paint questions
[Re: plumbeeper]
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02/28/12 02:32 AM
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I'm pretty sure the spokes are either stainless or satin chrome, not originally painted. Be sure to try polishing the finish back to original look before resorting to paint. Mine looks great with just polishing.
In the case of chrome plating, you can make light rust disappear with extra polishing. Pick one small area, hand polish with chrome polish for about 5 minutes, and watch carefully if the rust is decreasing. If so, you might be able to get all the rust off. It's as though some of the iron molecules got on top of the chrome, but they can be wiped off with extra polishing. Polishing rust off chrome will take some time and elbow grease, but it works!
I got all the rust off my gear shift lever by polishing. Took maybe 1 hour of work. This didn't work for my exhaust tips - they were too far gone and pitted.
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