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W113 Pagoda SL Group => Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items => Topic started by: merrill on April 07, 2018, 22:38:22

Title: Cracks in steering wheel
Post by: merrill on April 07, 2018, 22:38:22

I went to install a new wheel skins steering wheel cover today.
when i removed the old cover i found 2  cracks on each side of the steering wheel (photos)

there are mirror cracks on the back side as well.

Glad i saved my pagoda world with the steering wheel restoration article.   
Ordered some PC-7 paste epoxy today.  i guess i have a project for next weekend.

Title: Re: Cracks in steering wheel
Post by: johnk on April 08, 2018, 01:02:27

How old a a Pagoda world is it? I have to do the same later this year.

Title: Re: Cracks in steering wheel
Post by: Pawel66 on April 08, 2018, 08:06:13

Yes, if you were so kind - which issue is it? I have my old steering wheel with cracks hanging on the wall in the garage - maybe it is recoverable?

Title: Re: Cracks in steering wheel
Post by: merrill on April 08, 2018, 12:20:59

hello
the repair article is issue 11 from september 2009

Title: Re: Cracks in steering wheel
Post by: johnk on April 08, 2018, 15:00:45

I don't have access to this article but I have read about this process elsewhere with a few short notes on this web site. I am curious what our members experience has been with the longevity of these epoxy repairs?

Title: Re: Cracks in steering wheel
Post by: Pawel66 on April 08, 2018, 16:12:52

Quote from: merrill on April 08, 2018, 12:20:59

hello
the repair article is issue 11 from september 2009

Thank you!

Title: Re: Cracks in steering wheel
Post by: doitwright on April 08, 2018, 18:08:15

There are numerous YouTube videos on steering wheel restoration. If you park your car in a garage where temps go below freezing it would be worth considering to remove the steering wheel and leave it in a warm place. There is metal core inside the wheel that expands at a different rate than the outer material.

Title: Re: Cracks in steering wheel
Post by: Pawel66 on April 08, 2018, 18:14:57

Well, this is an important remark, Frank, thank you! I do not have this type of storage, but you never know where the car will end up one day...

Title: Re: Cracks in steering wheel
Post by: Alex D on April 08, 2018, 18:35:01

Had my steering wheel refurbished by this guy 5 years ago and still looks great, no issues.  Never an issue with the judges.

http://www.steeringwheelbob.com

Title: Re: Cracks in steering wheel
Post by: Pawel66 on April 08, 2018, 20:52:28

I am afraid either issue 11 September 2009 is not there or I do not know how to find it...

Title: Re: Cracks in steering wheel
Post by: Jonny B on April 08, 2018, 23:23:08

Past issues of Pagoda World are not available yet digitally.

Title: Re: Cracks in steering wheel
Post by: cstinchi on April 10, 2018, 15:03:22

Hi Matt,
Could you photograph the article and post here?
Thank you in advance.
Caio

Title: Re: Cracks in steering wheel
Post by: dirkbalter on April 10, 2018, 15:49:19

Matt,
it is in German but take a look here:

http://www.mercedes-scheune.de/index.php/workshops/lenkrad-restaurieren