Steering Wheel Refurb - Any One Do It?

[Eric W S]

Check Hemming's, there are guys in there that specialize in steering wheel restoration......Donnie

Be careful. Most of those guys go the epoxy and paint route and most state specifically they won't warrant their work for very long. SO you can do the same thing yourself for much cheaper.

[I Leak Oil]

I think the solution depends on what your goal is. I know, amazing conclusion huh? If you're looking to restore your truck and looking for an original look, fit and finish then by all means have one recast.

If you're like most owners and just don't want to scrub the black stuff off your hands then epoxy and paint will probably be fine and will in all likelyhood outlast your ownership of the truck. It's kind of like a Toyota owner buying one because it may last for 250K miles. That's fine but the vast majority of people never own the vehicle for that amount of time or mileage and never see that particular benefit.

I just put a cover on mostly because it's easier to get a grip on the wheel when my hands are wet or dirty. Has worked fine for me for a long time now.

[I Leak Oil]

It's not Bakelite. It's similar.

I think it's some special blend of goat crap, Scottish hay and London steet sweepings!

[AustinK]

I just replaced my Column and wheel with one from Flaming River. My wheel was in good shape - 74 series III. If you want to replace drop me a line.

[Eric W S]

I think it's some special blend of goat crap, Scottish hay and London steet sweepings!

Amen.