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n0ukf
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Rebuilding steering wheels?
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August 01, 2011, 12:34:11 AM »
Just asked on Fiberglassics but figured I'd ask here too (maybe iboats as well)...
My steering wheel is badly weathered where it wasn't covered with metal (mostly its circumference). If I can't find a replacement I like, what epoxy or other product should I use to try rebuilding the wheel? The weathered plastic feels like sandstone (both texture and durability). Whether I rebuild this or buy another wheel, I want to use the Glastron nut cap on it when I'm done.
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Elliott
'64 Skiflite 142, '64 Evinrude Lark VI 40hp Selectric.
('59-'62) Wizard Bolero Imperial 15, '67 Evinrude Lark IX 40hp Selectric.
Jerry
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Re: Rebuilding steering wheels?
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August 01, 2011, 01:08:57 AM »
I use a rubber bumper bondo. It's a two-part epoxy filler (part A and part B) that's flexible and sands good. Put it on sand it down and paint it. Anything else will crack.
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'72 Glastron GT160 Sport - Okie-Dokie
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Rosscoe
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Re: Rebuilding steering wheels?
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August 01, 2011, 06:56:58 PM »
That thing has seen better days!
That stuff Jerry is talking about sounds like the ticket.
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Ross
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67 V163 Bayflite Super Sport 1989 100HP Merc
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n0ukf
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August 02, 2011, 01:48:25 AM »
I called Napa this morning to ask about a flexible bondo but they didn't know of such a thing. Looking it up online I then called back and had them look for it in their catalogs. They'll have some for me tomorrow. I wish there was also a white version instead of just the black to closer match with the white of the existing plastic. I might not bother painting it after, just put a wheel wrap on it like a previous owner did (also now deteriorated in the weather
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Elliott
'64 Skiflite 142, '64 Evinrude Lark VI 40hp Selectric.
('59-'62) Wizard Bolero Imperial 15, '67 Evinrude Lark IX 40hp Selectric.
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