Steering Wheel Finish

[tylerite3124]

Does anyone know of a brush on/spray on finish for the plastic Alpine steering wheel rim? The one I have is solid with no cracks but is faded and needs sprucing up. I'm afraid that just painting it wouldn't last very long in the Texas heat. I also thought about wrapping it with one of those leather wraps but I like the look of the original wheel finish. Any suggestions?

 

[jumpinjan]

Sand down the oxidation, epoxy primer applied and finish with a black automotive urethane or AE paint.
That's pretty much standard refinishing process.
Jan

 

[Bill Blue]

Don't know how it would last on a steering wheel, but Krylon Satin Black looks and works great when applied to the steering column and such. I painted my wheel with it, then covered it with a steering wheel wrap. Looks great.
Bill

 

[tylerite3124]

Sand down the oxidation, epoxy primer applied and finish with a black automotive urethane or AE paint.
That's pretty much standard refinishing process.
Jan

Thanks Jan.
Rick

 

[tylerite3124]

Don't know how it would last on a steering wheel, but Krylon Satin Black looks and works great when applied to the steering column and such. I painted my wheel with it, then covered it with a steering wheel wrap. Looks great.
Bill

Thanks Bill. I was thinking about a wrap. Appreciate your input.
Rick

 

[sunalp]

I've had really good results using the Rustoleum painters choice semi gloss black.
This is the one with primer and paint in one application.

I usually sand then apply 2-3 coats and then buff it and they come out pretty nicely!
Cheers!
Steve

 

[hartmandm]

I wonder if using a black dye might work.

Mike

 

[Silver Creek Sunbeam]

If you decide to do a cover, I got mine from Wheelskins and am very happy with it. It’s great quality. They make them to order based on measurements you provide. It gives the wheel a good, firm feel. I like the thought of no cover...like it came from the factory...but honestly when I tried to drive mine that way it felt like I could snap the wheel in half. I won’t say it felt flimsy...just skinny.

 

[Bill Tippy]

Does anyone know of a brush on/spray on finish for the plastic Alpine steering wheel rim? The one I have is solid with no cracks but is faded and needs sprucing up. I'm afraid that just painting it wouldn't last very long in the Texas heat. I also thought about wrapping it with one of those leather wraps but I like the look of the original wheel finish. Any suggestions?

Great question. I have the same situation. Solid wheel, but faded.

 

[Bill Tippy]

Get the set!

 

[alpine_64]

Get the set!

That was only on the autos ;p

 

[bulldurham]

I have used India ink on black parts that are not handled very much, such as the column surround. Sand smooth , apply, buff, apply buff until
it looks right, seal w/ a clear top coat. Don't know how it would come out on a steering wheel in terms of reacting to oil and moisture from handling . A little goes a long way in any application.
.

 

[jfcroni]

I sanded mine and shot it with gloss engine black. It looked fine and held up. I later put a leatherskin on the wheel. It looks and feels better than the painted wheel IMHO.

 

[tylerite3124]

Thank you everyone. Lots of good solutions here.
Rick

 

[Bill Tippy]

If you decide to do a cover, I got mine from Wheelskins and am very happy with it. It’s great quality. They make them to order based on measurements you provide. It gives the wheel a good, firm feel. I like the thought of no cover...like it came from the factory...but honestly when I tried to drive mine that way it felt like I could snap the wheel in half. I won’t say it felt flimsy...just skinny.

I saw them online. They look nice.
Can you share the measurements and any other info you used to order yours? I'd like to get the same thing.

 

[Silver Creek Sunbeam]

I saw them online. They look nice.
Can you share the measurements and any other info you used to order yours? I'd like to get the same thing.

Just pulled up the email. This is what I ordered:
Original One-Color Wheelskins

• Make: Other
• Model: Other
• Year: 1967
• Size: All (15 1/2 x 2 1/2)
• Color: Black

 

[Bill Tippy]

Just pulled up the email. This is what I ordered:
Original One-Color Wheelskins

• Make: Other
• Model: Other
• Year: 1967
• Size: All (15 1/2 x 2 1/2)
• Color: Black

Perfect. Exactly what I was looking for.
Thanks.