Steering Wheel Restoration

[1stSgtUSMC]

Any recommendations on putty to restore steering wheel cracks?

S/F

Kevin
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Semper Fi
1stSgt USMC Active Duty
1952 M38
1966 614M Trailer

[RonD2]

Hi Kevin,
You really should take some time to learn how to use the "search" button across the top bar (next to the "Forum FAQ" button). There's usually years of more than a few posts covering most every subject you can think to ask about. Odds are high that somebody already asked it before you.

There's no better first step than this to tap the knowledge and experience gold nuggets buried in this forum. Keep looking, as you'll find, some nuggets are better than others. Choose you search words carefully, and with practice it's gets easier and faster.

For example, here's two about repairing steering wheel cracks that took me about 15 seconds to find when searching "steering wheel" and "steering crack". Try it yourself.

http://willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=12595&highlight=steering+wheel

http://willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=4746&highlight=steering+crack

Good luck!
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Ron D.
1951 M38 Unknown Serial Number
1951 M100 Dunbar Kapple 01169903 dod 5-51

“The only good sports car that America ever made was the Jeep."
--- Enzo Ferrari

[RonD2]

Btw, I notice you usually duplicate the same questions over on the G503 forum. Their search button is also pretty good, but you have to be logged in to use it.
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Ron D.
1951 M38 Unknown Serial Number
1951 M100 Dunbar Kapple 01169903 dod 5-51

“The only good sports car that America ever made was the Jeep."
--- Enzo Ferrari

[1stSgtUSMC]

Thanks for the advice!

S/F

Kevin
_________________
Semper Fi
1stSgt USMC Active Duty
1952 M38
1966 614M Trailer

[TomM]

I used PC7 epoxy and mixed it with OD paint. After smoothing and wet sanding the match was close enough that the repairs are not overly apparent and the steering wheel is still its original finish rather than painted.

Now fast forward - PC7 used to be commonly available around here. And it looks like PC7 has different formulas now. Be sure to get a paste rather than a liquid of whatever epoxy you choose. I have a wheel in the parts bin that I'll eventually fix and will investigate 3m panel bond.