Steering wheel opinion?

[Longroof79]

Very nicely done. It's the small attention to detail that goes a long way. :wink:

 

[G-Body_Vet]

I appreciate the compliments. That's probably the most rewarding 5 minutes worth of work I've done in a long time 😀

 

[Oldsmoletick]

Very nice!!

 

[deanlemans81]

Man that just looks great. Very well done!
Dean

 

[Ellert]

Yes, jeep used a saginaw column very similar to that of a GM, Been meaning to try a cherokee column in my car but haven't come across the right one yet (looking for a black tilt, from an 80's version), of course I had one at one point but tossed it before I had the idea to try one out, :lol: .

*See page 2, I posted a pic of the jeep wheel on my malibu, the slotted one will replace the one in the pic....eventually :lol:

On that matter, the joint in the steering shaft on my GP was bad and didn't think I would find a new/used shaft here(in Iceland). So I did a little Googleing and found out I could use a shaft from a Cherokee. Bought one of '97 car in yard and guess what, the thing was a perfect fit 8)

 

[G-Body_Vet]

If anyone is interested in one of these Riviera wheels I may be picking one up real soon. IIRC, it's gray. Nothing a little SEM paint won't fix if it's the wrong color.

 

[Randy_W]

Sweet wheel, man! nice find and good work.

On the painting/dying, I've been in the upholstery business since 1977 and I've done a bunch. SEM or Duplicolor vinyl paint works well, proper cleaning and light sanding really help the hold out on these and for long lasting use, I always put 3 coats of clear in whatever gloss is appropriate for the item, that protects the color and will not get sticky and gummy. :wink:

 

[G-Body_Vet]

Sweet wheel, man! nice find and good work.

On the painting/dying, I've been in the upholstery business since 1977 and I've done a bunch. SEM or Duplicolor vinyl paint works well, proper cleaning and light sanding really help the hold out on these and for long lasting use, I always put 3 coats of clear in whatever gloss is appropriate for the item, that protects the color and will not get sticky and gummy. :wink:

What do you recommend for cleaning and what grit do you use for light sanding? I've become really fond of Aqua Clean and Krud Kutter when I refinish valve covers. Same stuff is great for pre-cleaning firearms is you're re-blueing or parkerizing.

I've never re-dyed a steering wheel but I'd like to do it right the first time if you can offer any advice.

Thanks
Steve

 

[Randy_W]

I use a good degreasing cleaner like 409 or any good alkali cleaner ( not pure alkali) something like Fantastik. Do not use those on good vinyl oR leather that is not to be dyed! Then rinse really well, let dry, sand lightly with 400-600, then wash with lacquer thinner just before spraying. Spray very light coat and allow to tack up for about 5-10 minutes, follow with 2-3 medium coats letting each coat tack well, don't rush the process, then follow with 3 coats of clear in the gloss of your choice.

 

[G-Body_Vet]

Sounds good. Thanks.