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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Restoration => Topic started by: Hans L on April 27, 2016, 04:35:49 PM
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I have one of those ultra-rare ;) standard black steering wheels with the rosewood shroud on my '69 RS Z w/deluxe interior. It had a few minor cracks on the back which I repaired w/PC 7 epoxy. Worked great. Now need to paint it.
Question - based on some the searches, the recommendations lean towards the SEM paints - any other suggestion for paint type?
Next, are the standard black steering wheels gloss black or some % gloss?
Thanks!
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I recall original steering wheels (plastic) as being glossy. I'd recommend painting with a hardened urethane single stage paint. Non-hardened paint will wear off in a jiffy...
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Thanks Gary - I do prefer shooting it out of a gun so I'll probably go with a gloss urethane. I assume single stage should be fine, right?
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Thanks Gary - I do prefer shooting it out of a gun so I'll probably go with a gloss urethane. I assume single stage should be fine, right?
That's what I would use, as I think it's the most durable and closest to the factory finish.
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I just redid my standard black wheel and I used single stage (PPG Concept). Very durable topcoat .
A base coat with a good high solids clear works also.
I tried to post a picture of my finished wheel but always have trouble loading pictures on this site.
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Got pictures to load
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Looks like new, with the even rare-er camera case finish... :)
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I suppose you mean 'more rare'? *L* What is a 'camera case finish'???
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Thats what us Mustang guys call the black pebble finish.
( yes meant more rare) :P
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Looks great Revsitup! I'd think a single stage would give better "plastic" look without too much depth that a clear coat might do. I'll go that route.
Also, easiest way to add pictures to this site is set up a Photobucket site, http://www.photobucket.com/ or equivalent (I think the basic level is free). Thereafter, you can just copy the [IMG] link next to the image and paste into your post here. Works great and you can get higher rez pics to post.
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Using a urethane based paint would also be safe to touch (or hold on to for a length of time as with a steering wheel) because it's inert when cured so no need to worry about being toxic.
Mike