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CAR RESTORATION HOW TO

Plastic Steering Wheel Restoration - Page 2

The other crack is at the bottom (6 o'clock) position and it starts almost at the edge of the bottom spoke and travels around the rim at a slight angle. This crack will be a bit more involved to fix.

The other crack is at the bottom (6 o'clock) position and it starts almost at the edge of the bottom spoke and travels around the rim at a slight angle. This crack will be a bit more involved to fix.

A pad of fine (#000) steel wool was used to dress the spokes as a first step. The steel wool removes any surface dirt and grime on the stainless steel spokes and hub.
A pad of fine (#000) steel wool was used to dress the spokes as a first step. The steel wool removes any surface dirt and grime on the stainless steel spokes and hub.
The hack saw included in the POR-15 kit is used to saw through the cracks all around the rim to enlarge them right down to the steel core of the wheel.
The hack saw included in the POR-15 kit is used to saw through the cracks all around the rim to enlarge them right down to the steel core of the wheel.
The 3-sided file is used next to file a V-groove into the sawed crack.
The 3-sided file is used next to file a V-groove into the sawed crack.
Here you can see the V-grove in the upper crack. The purpose of this enlarged groove is to provide a good bonding surface for the epoxy putty.
Here you can see the V-grove in the upper crack. The purpose of this enlarged groove is to provide a good bonding surface for the epoxy putty.
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