DJK Posted January 29, 2020 Report Posted January 29, 2020 Has anyone come up w/ a color for the steering wheel? I have cleaned it up, filled the cracks, sanded and ready to paint. Original color is a very light tan. Thanks Quote
Tom Skinner Posted January 29, 2020 Report Posted January 29, 2020 (edited) A very Light tan Enamel? Edited January 29, 2020 by Tom Skinner add pic Quote
Andydodge Posted January 29, 2020 Report Posted January 29, 2020 The steering wheel on the 41 I had was painted an off white or cream colour and was a P15 wheel......... looked very nice.............andyd Quote
Dan Hiebert Posted January 29, 2020 Report Posted January 29, 2020 If your looking for off the shelf stuff, Rust-oleum makes two rattle can "Gloss Khaki" colors, one is "Gloss Protective Enamel" #249032 that is very close, maybe a shade lighter than the original postwar "taupe" color used for general interior parts on many Chrysler products, particularly Dodge. They also make "Painter's Touch Ultra Cover" #249103 that is significantly lighter, and brighter than original. I used the second to paint my steering wheel and a couple other parts. I attached before and after photos to show the difference on the steering wheel, the paint on the "before" photo is original. Before: After: I don't have a good photo of either color actually in the car. I can run out and shoot a few later if you're interested. It's all of 10 degrees and windy out right now, and I really don't feel like making the dash between the house and shop just yet. Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted January 29, 2020 Report Posted January 29, 2020 that was quite a few cracks to repair, I just finished the repair and sand segment and sitting in primer a banjo wheel for a project I am working, I assure you I know the work that you put into this. For the record, I used PC7 epoxy. I will shoot the top color a bit later when I get enough of the smaller interior parts that will be the secondary color to warrant catalyzing some color to spray. If you wish a tad lighter brown and wish to go with bug bomb can, Rustoleum has Gloss Sand available.... Quote
greg g Posted January 29, 2020 Report Posted January 29, 2020 Ace has an antique rust spray can called pebble. It's the light color on my truck. Quote
Sam Buchanan Posted January 29, 2020 Report Posted January 29, 2020 15 hours ago, Andydodge said: The steering wheel on the 41 I had was painted an off white or cream colour and was a P15 wheel......... looked very nice.............andyd Wonder how long it would take me to stop trying to find second gear with the turn signal stalk.............. 1 1 Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted January 29, 2020 Report Posted January 29, 2020 (edited) probably just one good shove forward and upwards...the conversation in the car behind you as you try shifting on a bridge....where the hang is that guy going?...OR....what is that crazy person doing waving a small stick in the air.... Edited January 29, 2020 by Plymouthy Adams Quote
Andydodge Posted January 29, 2020 Report Posted January 29, 2020 Sam & Tim........once the turn signal stalk broke off you'd be o/k.........lol.........I still miss the Plymouth, driving it was a completely different experience to the Dodge as the Plymouth had stock brakes & steering etc.........oh well..........andyd Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted January 29, 2020 Report Posted January 29, 2020 my Morris LCV is from New Zealand and was set up with turn signal to the right......icksnay on that....I am going good ole USA profiling.....going to be enough of a learning curve floor shifting with the left hand....also with less than what I call rear visability, my reverse camera will be on an override so I can status my 6 at any time. Quote
DJK Posted January 30, 2020 Author Report Posted January 30, 2020 Thanks guys for all the help. I ended up w/ Rustoleum French Beige and then satin clear coat. I'll get some pictures after I get it back in the car. Quote
50Dodge Posted January 30, 2020 Report Posted January 30, 2020 I'm redoing my steering wheel this winter also. I have a Krylon Almond with Tri glass clear. I can post pics also when completed. 1 Quote
Dan Hiebert Posted January 30, 2020 Report Posted January 30, 2020 21 hours ago, Plymouthy Adams said: "For the record, I used PC7 epoxy." As did I - due to your recommendation quite a while back, impressive stuff. Quote
DJK Posted January 30, 2020 Author Report Posted January 30, 2020 After, it's a driver, not worried about being perfect. 2 Quote
RobertKB Posted January 31, 2020 Report Posted January 31, 2020 (edited) 1951 Dodge D39 business coupe. I believe pretty close to original..........an off white. Rest of interior is not original but steering wheel colour is pretty close. Edited January 31, 2020 by RobertKB 1 Quote
50Dodge Posted February 10, 2020 Report Posted February 10, 2020 Finished my wheel up and installed this weekend. 4 Quote
RobertKB Posted February 11, 2020 Report Posted February 11, 2020 (edited) Perfect job. It looks great! Colour just right! Also, thanks for posting an update of the finished project. A lot of times when people ask for help or advice, they fail to show the finished item if they actually did finish it. Really nice to see your end result. Edited February 11, 2020 by RobertKB 1 Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted February 14, 2020 Report Posted February 14, 2020 Those wheels all look very nice. A 46-48 Plymouth P15 wheel was a dark brown. I painted mine a maroon color to match my dash and window frames. Quote
lepic56 Posted February 14, 2020 Report Posted February 14, 2020 My 1951 Dodge Crusader, the wheel match my dash color.. I believe to be the right color but no sure!!?? Quote
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