por15 epoxy putty and Steering wheel - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Island Medic · 02-19-2017, 01:21 AM

I have been reading about steering wheel repairs. looks like the biggest issue is with shrinking and cracking. Has anyone used the por15 epoxy putty and how did it hold up. My wheel is really badly cracked. Not sure if it is even worth trying to fixing. Is it that material that the wheel is continuing to shrink or is it the epoxy repair that is the issue? Would love to hear from people about their experiences. Has anyone tried using short strand fiber glass body filler?

Andy4639 · 02-19-2017, 09:20 AM

I have been working on a simulated wood steering wheel. I used plumbers putty on this one. Suppose to not be as bad about shrinking. This will be my second wheel I have fixed.

I found the East wood kit they sell uses the PC-7 epoxy.
You can order just the epoxy from Home Depoe.

The first one was a factory 67 Chevelle wheel I have in my 71. The wood wheel is going in the Ramp truck when I get the tilt wheel column done.

djeCST · 02-19-2017, 12:51 PM

The POR-15 epoxy putty is pretty good stuff, but I used PC-7 on mine - locally available and less expensive. The wheel was in pretty rough shape, so it took a lot of work to make it nice again. Be prepared to spend hours grinding, filling, filing and sanding. If you take your time and sweat the details you can resurrect your wheel. IMO, a better option than the flimsy repop versions.

This is how it looks after an application of PC-7. Don't even try to get the stuff to go on smooth, it's not going to happen.

After about 20 hours of work, I have a new steering wheel.

Good luck with whatever method you choose!

davepl · 02-19-2017, 01:12 PM

For those wondering if it's worth it, keep in mind that the reproductions LOOK great but they're really flimsy, like a noodle. I was shocked.

I still have my OEM blue wheel and might restore it (I'm also waiting out an NOS one, guy wants a crazy price) simply because of that.

Andy4639 · 02-19-2017, 01:31 PM

Here is the thread on my 67 SS wheel.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=547520

02-19-2017, 01:21 AM	#1
Island Medic Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Parksville, BC Posts: 45	por15 epoxy putty and Steering wheel I have been reading about steering wheel repairs. looks like the biggest issue is with shrinking and cracking. Has anyone used the por15 epoxy putty and how did it hold up. My wheel is really badly cracked. Not sure if it is even worth trying to fixing. Is it that material that the wheel is continuing to shrink or is it the epoxy repair that is the issue? Would love to hear from people about their experiences. Has anyone tried using short strand fiber glass body filler?

02-19-2017, 09:20 AM	#2
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: por15 epoxy putty and Steering wheel I have been working on a simulated wood steering wheel. I used plumbers putty on this one. Suppose to not be as bad about shrinking. This will be my second wheel I have fixed. I found the East wood kit they sell uses the PC-7 epoxy. You can order just the epoxy from Home Depoe. The first one was a factory 67 Chevelle wheel I have in my 71. The wood wheel is going in the Ramp truck when I get the tilt wheel column done. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

02-19-2017, 12:51 PM	#3
djeCST Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 68	Re: por15 epoxy putty and Steering wheel The POR-15 epoxy putty is pretty good stuff, but I used PC-7 on mine - locally available and less expensive. The wheel was in pretty rough shape, so it took a lot of work to make it nice again. Be prepared to spend hours grinding, filling, filing and sanding. If you take your time and sweat the details you can resurrect your wheel. IMO, a better option than the flimsy repop versions. This is how it looks after an application of PC-7. Don't even try to get the stuff to go on smooth, it's not going to happen. After about 20 hours of work, I have a new steering wheel. Good luck with whatever method you choose! __________________ Dennis '70 CST/10 '55 Bel Air wagon

02-19-2017, 01:12 PM	#4
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: por15 epoxy putty and Steering wheel For those wondering if it's worth it, keep in mind that the reproductions LOOK great but they're really flimsy, like a noodle. I was shocked. I still have my OEM blue wheel and might restore it (I'm also waiting out an NOS one, guy wants a crazy price) simply because of that. __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

02-19-2017, 01:31 PM	#5
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: por15 epoxy putty and Steering wheel Here is the thread on my 67 SS wheel. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=547520 __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.



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