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Technical Repairing banjo steering wheel

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by 38nailhead, Feb 12, 2019.

  1. 38nailhead
    Joined: Aug 17, 2014
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    38nailhead
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    from England

    Hello everyone....
    The banjo steering wheel I purchased has a few stress cracks and needs to be repaired and painted.
    Is their a thread already on this that anyOne knows of, or could I have some recommendations as to what to use to repair the cracks and then type of paint to repair , would be very much appreciated.

    Cheers

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  2. Squablow
    Joined: Apr 26, 2005
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    Squablow
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    For the ones ive done, i grind the cracks open, down to the steel in a V shape, then fill with PC-7, which is a 2 part epoxy widely available. It takes a couple days to cure, after the first day you can rough shape it by shaving down with a razor blade to save sanding.

    Very small imperfections can be filled with spot putty and high build primer once the big stuff is filled. Try to use primer and paint meant for plastics, you should get good results.

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  3. 38nailhead
    Joined: Aug 17, 2014
    Posts: 195

    38nailhead
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    from England

    Great , I will look in to the PC-7 and see if I can get it or similar in the uk.

    Thanks
     
  4. joeycarpunk
    Joined: Jun 21, 2004
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    joeycarpunk
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    from MN,USA

    Prep cracks as mentioned and JB Weld the cracks use masking tape to dam any areas so it doesn't drip out. Shape, sand, prep for finish. I know there has been threads on this. The few I've done turned out great.
     
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  5. Doublepumper
    Joined: Jun 26, 2016
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    Doublepumper
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    from WA-OR, USA

    Yes, file don't grind. The grinding dust from these smells like ca-ca.
     
  6. big duece
    Joined: Jul 28, 2008
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    big duece
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    from kansas

    imageService.jpg I have always been told to use the same parent material for repairs. If you have some broken pieces from another era steering wheel, try soaking them in this chemical MEK(methyl ethyl ketone; it makes the plastic soft and it melts together. When the solvents evaporate, it hardens. File, sand, shape, prime etc...
     
  7. continentaljohn
    Joined: Jul 24, 2002
    Posts: 5,506

    continentaljohn
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    CAB2AC6F-4F5E-40FE-8386-AC9EE9DF5DCB.jpeg 5E840672-1036-4D8A-96A8-AC58393AB51B.jpeg 36153871-948C-431F-B87B-A2491204FEAE.jpeg 70D7EDEA-C757-433D-B23D-913862F41A6F.jpeg I file and use job weld combo stick puddy and tube thin epoxy , the key is to prep surfaces and has to be super clean for excellent bonding. A few wheels done with the job and no cracks ...
     
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