I like your two tone idea Jim. You'll get the "that's not original" comments but who cares unless you are trying to make your car 100% correct, which you obviously aren't. I think that will look cool.

beaumontguru wrote:

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THere is a product called PC-7 Epoxy available at every hardware store in the USA, it is what the eastwood company sells for steering wheel restorations,  its a 2 part thick epoxy,  works fantastic.  But only in the US     

Also, all America cars had wheels made of softer black material that only develop hairline cracks,  you could pick up a US nova wheel and fix it in 2 seconds, then paint.  I have personally done this route about 25 times.

Just some thoughts on wheel restorations,  may help all of us out.

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This PC-7 is available at Home Hardware on this side of the border....same thing?

http://www.homehardware.ca/en/rec/index.htm/Paint-D%C3%A9cor/Painting-Supplies/Tape-Glue-Adhesive/Adhesives-Glues/Epoxies/1-2lb-2-Part-PC-7-Epoxy-Adhesive/_/N-2pqfZ67l/Ne-67n/Ntk-All_EN/R-I2040311?Ntt=epoxy

Wow, yup thats the stuff,  i guess they finally came to canada,  i would recomend it,  Virtually Zero shrinkage.

beaumontguru wrote:

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Wow, yup thats the stuff,  i guess they finally came to canada,  i would recomend it,  Virtually Zero shrinkage.

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 Thanks guys, nobody likes shrinkage . Have Home Hardware and marine outlet in Sooke, but still no Tim's 

Well picked up some PC-7(hope it's the right stuff) should have asked earlyer. Nice stuff to work with, sand it down, final sealer and ready for paint. Might go silver poly (left over from another job) on outer ring with gold in the middle, that way I have a darker colour in the center. what do you guys think of the colour or is it too bright? Guess if I don't like I can always repaint.
Mark: I use a DP40 primer/sealer then I will spray 3 or 4 base coats and then 3 clear coats( PPG brand ). If you lived closer I'd tell you to bring them over ( but that might be a long drive )

 

nice work Jim, looks excellent.

looks perfect, i would suggest you clear coat it
where did you get the new Paint dividers ?? (small chrome rings)
i bought some from the US but they were so hard i could not get them on

Thanks guys. Lefty: it has 4 coats of base for each colour and 3 coats of clear with a little extra hardner in it to toughen it up. Got the paint dividers of ebay and yes their hard as rock, had to file and notch groves. the clear was still a bit soft so I didn't want to force them on yet,they can still go down another 1/16th or so.
Mark: It's not all that bad to do just takes alot of time and the pc7 is great stuff to work with. Took it down with 100grit untill close and then went to 220 grit. Primed and wet sanded with 600 grit then painted.

The hardest part was making the paint divider grooves, I just used a small file and filed untill they were the right width and depth.

-- Edited by hawkeye5766 on Sunday 26th of October 2014 11:38:07 PM

GrtDanes wrote:

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This would look good on that wheel Jim.
contentinfo.autozone.com/znetcs/product-info/en/US/agi/35527-8/image/3/

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A Betty Page suicide knob (some called them spinners) would more likely keep your attention on the steering wheel.

More an item from the Fifties cars than 60's.

Greaser wrote:

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GrtDanes wrote:

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This would look good on that wheel Jim.
contentinfo.autozone.com/znetcs/product-info/en/US/agi/35527-8/image/3/

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A Betty Page suicide knob (some called them spinners) would more likely keep your attention on the steering wheel.

More an item from the Fifties cars than 60's.

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 Gee, every time I drove I would have my hands all over her!

Thanks Jerel, the last 10 months of bringing the car back into the shop and joining this site have been some of the most enjoyable things I've done in the years, and am having a blast doing both.

hawkeye5766 wrote:

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Thanks Jerel, the last 10 months of bringing the car back into the shop and joining this site have been some of the most enjoyable things I've done in the years, and am having a blast doing both.

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And most of us (with the exception of GrtDanes) are enjoying your company Jim!