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  1. 26th April 2012, 04:47 PM #51
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    Hi Duncan,

    This is what I've been doing - it works for me, but I'm no expert.

    * Clean the surface thoroughly.
    * Strip off any surface rust and/or existing paint.
    * Clean the surface thoroughly with a de-greaser.
    * Clean/dry with a soft cloth.
    * Spray the paint on with a can - leave to dry out in the sun.
    * Wait 24 hours
    * Clean with a soft cloth.
    * Apply a second coat.

    I use these plastic wheels attached to an electric drill to remove surface rust/paint.

    * The blue one gets rid of surface rust, but you have to be careful because it will also eat into soft metal.
    The blue one doesn't last very long either - especially if you are using it on sharp edges.

    * The red one is much softer and is more flexible. I tend to use the red one for taking off paint.

    I have tried various paint strippers also - but I have yet to find one that I like.

    Here are the plastic wheels:


    I have been using WhiteKnight "Clear Guard" for a clear coat:


    I have been using White Knight Rust Guard Epoxy Enamel Top coats on the rest of the car. Always a minimum of 2 coats.

    Here is a link to WhiteKnight -

    White Knight Paints - Metal

    Only time will tell - but the paint is looking good so far...

    Regards,
    The Grey Ghost.
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  2. 26th April 2012, 05:31 PM #52
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    Well done Ghost!

    Pls help a fellow restorer. For the life of me, I can't see where the bonnet prop plate bolts into the engine compartment! Can you post a photo when it's in? I can't see anything resembling a bolt pattern for it!

    Steering wheel: did u paint the rim? I was going to get it powdercoated.
    Thnx,
    George
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    Hi Geodon,

    Is this the bracket that you are talking about?

    I took this photo standing from the passenger side of the engine bay - looking across at the front/drivers side of the car:


    And here is a close-up of the actual bracket:


    I was lucky with my steering wheel - I didn't touch the rim (it is in remarkable condition). I thought about it, but I wasn't entirely sure what type of paint to use. I am going to have to work out what to do with my next project though - the steering wheel isn't in as nice a condition...

    I hope that this helps.

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    The Grey Ghost
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    Steering wheels:

    Powdercoating is not possible. Too much heat (200 deg C). I have to do something as that rim will leave black marks on my hands ( like the Fergy does!)

    Not sure how to go now.

    Probably this way:

    Series one steering wheel cover
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    Quote Originally Posted by geodon
    Steering wheels:

    Powdercoating is not possible. Too much heat (200 deg C). I have to do something as that rim will leave black marks on my hands ( like the Fergy does!)

    Not sure how to go now.

    Probably this way:

    Series one steering wheel cover
    You can get cans of black polyeurthane wheel paint and slowly build up and not get black on your hands

    Know a guy that used it and he is very happy with it thus far
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  6. 28th April 2012, 07:25 AM #56
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    Hi All. I had the same problems with Mary's steering wheel

    I sanded, filled the cracks with body filler, wiped it all down well with prep wash and applied 5 coats of enamel sanding between each coat using a pressure pack. As I understand it they were painted with enamel originally anyways. Looks like new now and no dirty sticky Hands when I drive her.

    Needless to say, the more coats and the better the preparation the better the finish

    I will take a few pics and post them

    cheers Simon
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  7. 28th April 2012, 08:08 AM #57
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    A good result I think




    Cheers Simon
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    hh restores steering wheels, fills the cracks then he uses 2PAC. He has done series ones as well.

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  9. 28th April 2012, 01:46 PM #59
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    2Pac (as afar as I know) is not a DIY endeavour? Like it's deadly without a spaceman suit & forced air ventilation in a booth??

    VK, what was the brand of rattle enamel can & what grit did you use? Wet or dry?
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  10. 28th April 2012, 01:53 PM #60
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    I just used Wattyl Killrust epoxy enamel and rubbed it back with about 800 grit dry, just very lightly between coats allowing 24 hour drying time

    Cheers Simon
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