Tom Fleming
Well-known Member
I purchased a steering wheel repair kit from the Eastwood company, and I am getting ready to repair 2 old IHC steering wheels, both hard rubber/plastic. One is for a 1938 F-14 tractor and one is for a 1949 KB5 truck.
I am fairly comfortable with the repair part, what I am struggling with or better yet, researching is what paint to use on the wheel. The repair manual that came with the kit suggests polyester primer and paint. I wanted to get other thoughts on what paints may be best. Gloss black on the truck steering wheel and a semi-gloss finish on the tractor wheel are what I am shooting for.
Anyone here do this before? Suggestions?
I am fairly comfortable with the repair part, what I am struggling with or better yet, researching is what paint to use on the wheel. The repair manual that came with the kit suggests polyester primer and paint. I wanted to get other thoughts on what paints may be best. Gloss black on the truck steering wheel and a semi-gloss finish on the tractor wheel are what I am shooting for.
Anyone here do this before? Suggestions?