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[s19438]

heat was the key. in trying to save steering wheel from destruction i could not get the nut hot enough. so i broke off some of the rubber (it was cracked anyway) got the nut veddy hot and the wheel popped right off.
i will trim remaing rubber and let it ride.

 

[Richard L]

If you would look in the archives there has been at least one person that rebuilt his steering wheel using Automotive Bondo if I remember correctly and he said it turned out good and this way he kept the original look.
 

[2tractors]

I used it and the before looked exactly like the one pictured. I cracked off the rubber equal on all 3, tapered with bondo, sanded and painted.

 

[2tractors]

I used it and the before looked exactly like the one pictured. I cracked off the rubber equal on all 3, tapered with bondo, sanded and painted.

 

[s19438]

i've never worked with bondo. does it set quick ?
 

[Duner Wi]

Yes it sets quick in hot weather. maybye 5 minutes or less.
 

[2tractors]

Yeah, real fast, don't put to much of the tube part and be sure to squeesh the tube a few times to mix the insides before opening. The gray and red(tube) comes out a light pink when mixed properly.