Can I paint the steering wheel
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Can I paint the steering wheel
We have a steering wheel very similar to this we ordered from C.C.: http://www.parts123.com/PartFrame.as...rvette_Central
The third one down BTW
Only difference is that the center is black not brushed. Can I paint the outside of this wheel with the interior trim paint used for the rest of the interior? The outside of the wheel does not match the interior.
Sorry link didnt work right Part # 562146-35
The third one down BTW
Only difference is that the center is black not brushed. Can I paint the outside of this wheel with the interior trim paint used for the rest of the interior? The outside of the wheel does not match the interior.
Sorry link didnt work right Part # 562146-35
Last edited by ffvetteman; Dec 30, 2004 at 08:13 PM.
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The link does not go to anything about a steering wheel. Painting one somehow does not appeal to me.
Hope it works for you!
Hope it works for you!
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
Originally Posted by ffvetteman
. Can I paint the outside of this wheel with the interior trim paint used for the rest of the interior? The outside of the wheel does not match the interior.
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I recently bought a tan leather steering wheel and painted it black with vinyl spray paint that I bought at the hardware store. It came out great.
Make sure that you clean the leather good before painting. I wiped mine with alcohol, then don't touch it with your hands. Spray several light coats so it don't run.
Make sure that you clean the leather good before painting. I wiped mine with alcohol, then don't touch it with your hands. Spray several light coats so it don't run.
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
Originally Posted by ffvetteman
Is yours the original wheel or aftermarket, and what paint did you use?
Thanks
Thanks
original leather and we used the vinyl spray paint from pep boys...like i said big improvement....but not top flight show quality....although now its not an outstanding eyesore
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Originally Posted by bobs77vet
i did and it came out better looking then when i started....did it i yr ago and the paint on the leather is still there....like i said it was an improvement to what i had....definitely not a masterpiece but better then when i started
That's what I did. Stock steering wheel, just painted it with the interior vynl dye that the catalogs sell and it came out alright, a definite improvement.
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Originally Posted by 80Xflags
That's what I did. Stock steering wheel, just painted it with the interior vynl dye that the catalogs sell and it came out alright, a definite improvement.I have the interior trim paint from Mid-America, is that what you used?
Thank you all for the info.
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
Originally Posted by ffvetteman
I have the interior trim paint from Mid-America, is that what you used?
Thank you all for the info.
Thank you all for the info.
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
Originally Posted by ffvetteman
Sweet thank you.
I was a little nervous at doing this to a new $200 wheel, but if it worked for others I am convinced.
Thanks
I was a little nervous at doing this to a new $200 wheel, but if it worked for others I am convinced.
Thanks
hold on buddy.....we did this to an original 26 yr old shi**y steering wheel not a new one....why not buy a wheel to match your interior....i think they are in that price range and it would matcrh...
edit ok went to the web site....those are nice wheels i would hate to paint it....didn't i see a rebuild service available some where....could you send in your old wheel....or how about buying a used one and painting it....i am happy with my painted wheel but would not have done this to a new wheel....sorry to confuse the issue....
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We thought this one was gonna match the interior, but it didnt. Now Im just thinking of other ideas to get it to match. Its an aftermarket wheel that was bought last year( when interior was put in)
Sorry I messed up on the price it was 140.00 not 200. I was looking at something else and put the wrong price. My bad.
I'll post pics tonight if I can
Sorry I messed up on the price it was 140.00 not 200. I was looking at something else and put the wrong price. My bad.
I'll post pics tonight if I can
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
Originally Posted by ffvetteman
We thought this one was gonna match the interior, but it didnt. Now Im just thinking of other ideas to get it to match. Its an aftermarket wheel that was bought last year( when interior was put in)
Sorry I messed up on the price it was 140.00 not 200. I was looking at something else and put the wrong price. My bad.
I'll post pics tonight if I can
Sorry I messed up on the price it was 140.00 not 200. I was looking at something else and put the wrong price. My bad.
I'll post pics tonight if I can
ok i feel better at 140 then 200....and if you already have it i would paint it also....for a moment there i mistakenly thought you were going to buy it just to repaint it....
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Originally Posted by ffvetteman
We thought this one was gonna match the interior, but it didnt. Now Im just thinking of other ideas to get it to match. Its an aftermarket wheel that was bought last year( when interior was put in)
Sorry I messed up on the price it was 140.00 not 200. I was looking at something else and put the wrong price. My bad.
I'll post pics tonight if I can
Sorry I messed up on the price it was 140.00 not 200. I was looking at something else and put the wrong price. My bad.
I'll post pics tonight if I can
If you do paint it, I'd say put on a lot of very light coats of paint and avoid the stitches so it doesn't build up on them.