Geko Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 I'm restoring my original steering wheel and it's all set for painting black. Question is 1/which brand of aerosol paint to use ? 2/ which grain is best (satin or high gloss) and 3/ should there be a different grain for the center and for the wheel itself? Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peejay4A Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 I used high gloss Rustoleum paint for plastic which gave a nice finish but it's cold to the touch so I then used a leather kit from eBay, Mr Steering Wheel or something like that and it's much nicer to the touch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stevecross Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 Hi Stef I have restored a number of Bakalite wheels in the past and use Milliput 2 part putty for the repairs followed by POR 15 in gloss black. The putty is easy to use and sand and does not crack. With POR paint, it applies well by brush and levels out to an excellent finish that can, if necessary, be flatted and polished. I use Gloss for Bakalite but I seem to remember you can buy matt as well. One tip, buy the small 4oz tin even if you think you will use again later as once opened, no matter how well you seal the tin, it skins over and most of what you have left becomes unuseable. Cheers Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don H. Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 There are several kinds of POR15 paints. The super-corrosion-protecting original grade isn't UV stable and needs a topcoat if exposed to light. Without a topcoat it will turn dull and eventually come off. The POR15 guys make other types that are UV stable and could make a good option for a wheel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Geko Posted January 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 (edited) yes i just read that POR15 tins are a bit cheeky only one chip for which I used BONDITE putty. Sands well. Edited January 7, 2016 by Geko Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stevecross Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 Your right Don Not at home at the moment so can't remember what variant I use so best to check Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stillp Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 Does it clean off skin Geko? Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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