Standard '69 Steering Wheel - Gloss Black or?

[Hans L]

I have one of those ultra-rare standard black steering wheels with the rosewood shroud on my '69 RS Z w/deluxe interior.   It had a few minor cracks on the back which I repaired w/PC 7 epoxy.  Worked great.   Now need to paint it.

Question - based on some the searches, the recommendations lean towards the SEM paints - any other suggestion for paint type?   

Next, are the standard black steering wheels gloss black or some % gloss?

Thanks!

[69Z28-RS]

I recall original steering wheels (plastic) as being glossy.  I'd recommend painting with a hardened urethane single stage paint.  Non-hardened paint will wear off in a jiffy...

[Hans L]

Thanks Gary - I do prefer shooting it out of a gun so I'll probably go with a gloss urethane.   I assume single stage should be fine, right?

[69Z28-RS]

Thanks Gary - I do prefer shooting it out of a gun so I'll probably go with a gloss urethane.   I assume single stage should be fine, right?

That's what I would use, as I think it's the most durable and closest to the factory finish.

[Revsitup]

I just redid my standard black wheel and I used single stage (PPG Concept).  Very durable topcoat .
  A base coat with a good high solids clear works  also.
I tried to post a picture of my finished wheel but always have trouble loading pictures on this site.

[Revsitup]

Got pictures to load

[BULLITT65]

Looks like new, with the even rare-er camera case finish...

[69Z28-RS]

I suppose you mean 'more rare'?  *L*    What is a 'camera case finish' 

[BULLITT65]

Thats what us Mustang guys call the black pebble finish.

( yes meant more rare)

[Hans L]

Looks great Revsitup!   I'd think a single stage would give better "plastic" look without too much depth that a clear coat might do.  I'll go that route.

Also, easiest way to add pictures to this site is set up a Photobucket site, http://www.photobucket.com/ or equivalent (I think the basic level is free).   Thereafter, you can just copy the [IMG] link next to the image and paste into your post here.   Works great and you can get higher rez pics to post.

[Mike S]

 Using a urethane based paint would also be safe to touch (or hold on to for a length of time as with a steering wheel) because it's inert when cured so no need to worry about being toxic.


Mike