Buick35 Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 What do I send a 30s black plastic or bakelite? steering wheel to be restored? It's nothing fancy off of a 35 Buick.I'm in Florida,Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 Someone referenced a fellow in Carlisle PA a while back. Gary's Steering Wheel Restoration?🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_padavano Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 55 minutes ago, rocketraider said: Someone referenced a fellow in Carlisle PA a while back. Gary's Steering Wheel Restoration?🤔 Yes. Gary does a fantastic job. I had him do the very badly cracked and warped wheel for my 67 Delta. He's not inexpensive. I actually went to his shop (behind his house) in Carlisle. The quality (and quantity) of the wheels he had there was impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramair Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 I had a great job done by The Steering Wheel Guy in Oregon, his name is Jim and his price was very reasonable . I have included a picture of my 1936 GMC pickup, I believe the Buick wheel to be similar to this one. If you private message me I have permission to give you his phone number, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpage Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 Check with D and D Automobilia in Lincolnton, NC at 704-748-3447. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 If you happened to have just a badly worn wheel and want to paint it, after prep., mount it horizontal and spray it. Then add extra paint so that it runs down to the back side where the finger grips are. The paint will collect and form extra length to the worn finger grips and make for a comfortable feel of the wheel. 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buick35 Posted August 13, 2021 Author Share Posted August 13, 2021 Thanks,What's the right paint to use for a black hard plastic steering wheel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 55er Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 If it were me I would prime the wheel with Flexible Parts Primer, scuff, then topcoat with Acrylic Enamel with a little Urethane Flexible Additive added to it. I've been doing this for years with excellent results. Some of my wheels were sprayed thirty years ago and still look good. Of course like any refinishing operation thorough preparation is the key. I prefer to mount the wheel on a piece of wood serving as a handle and hold it on one hand while spraying it with the other. I like to keep turning the wheel over as I spray it for complete uniform coverage rather than letting the paint run wherever. If you don't add the flex agent to the topcoat you risk cracking the paint as the wheel expands & contracts with the heat and cold. Gives the finish a nice shine too. Works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryankazmer Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 please keep in mind you are painting different materials. !960's wheels and 1930's wheels are not made of the same material. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave39MD Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 (edited) The Filling Station offers a remolding service for Chevrolet wheels. Your looks like one but I am not sure if it is the same, maybe they can help you. Part number R-3137. Dave parts123.com Sorry, I saw the picture of the GMC and thought you were asking about the GMC not the Buick. They probably are not a good source. Edited August 17, 2021 by Dave39MD read op wrong (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Phillip Cole Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Message 61 Polara on this website. He is out of SC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
61polara Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 On 8/11/2021 at 7:33 AM, jpage said: Check with D and D Automobilia in Lincolnton, NC at 704-748-3447. D&D Automobilia is now in Charlotte, NC at 704-650-4632. We only do complete recasting of steering wheels and have the mold for your 1935 Buick. For repair and painting of your steering wheel we recommend Gary's Steering Wheel Restoration in Carlisle, PA 717-243-5646 and Steering Wheel Bob (Bob Monetti) in Stockton, NJ 609-483-2642. Dave Bowman D&D Automobilia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buick35 Posted August 16, 2021 Author Share Posted August 16, 2021 On 8/11/2021 at 12:46 AM, ramair said: I had a great job done by The Steering Wheel Guy in Oregon, his name is Jim and his price was very reasonable . I have included a picture of my 1936 GMC pickup, I believe the Buick wheel to be similar to this one. If you private message me I have permission to give you his phone number, Hi Ramar,Could you please e-mail me Jim's number?I'm having trouble getting my PM.Thanks gregwalsh935@yahoo.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramair Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 Greg, just sent a address book share for phone number. Let me know if you don’t get it, also I will look and see if I have some before pictures of my wheel to share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramair Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 Here you go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buick35 Posted August 22, 2021 Author Share Posted August 22, 2021 Thanks,I decided to try and do it myself thanks to you tube and I think it turned out o.k. I'm just not sure if it should be gloss black or semi gloss. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Pictures or it didn't happen!😛 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buick35 Posted August 22, 2021 Author Share Posted August 22, 2021 O.k. but it's not quite done. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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