Steering Wheel Restoration DIY (Datsun 240K Skyline)

[53-681]

Hello everyone,

 

I've spent Christmas eve spending time restoring my 260Z's steering wheel like a boss! Seeming as I don't celebrate Christmas 

 

Now this is a cheap DIY process which only takes a couple of hours, so please don't expect so much from the results, though I must say that I'm pleased with it myself.

 

 

Items used:

-22mm socket

-Steel Wool

-Masking Tape

-Newspaper

-3M stage 3 satin black for vinyl

 

 

Before Photos:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here is the procedure I've taken:

 

1. First, unbolt the steering wheel from the steering column

  -Unplug the battery

  -Push the horn button in and twist anti-clockwise

  -Undo the 22mm bolt holding the steering wheel

  -Pull steering wheel off

 

2. Use steel wool and clean off the rust clots from the center/dish metal pieces

 

 

After using the steel wool

 

 

 

 

Make sure you use the steel wool stuff on the back as much as possible as well. I didn't bother taking out the back plate; I just worked around it. (It is a quick weekend job )

 

 

 

 

3. Wrap masking tape around the metal center/dish. Make sure its all thoroughly covered

 

 

Lay some newspapers underneath the wheel to prevent black paint going on your floor/tiles (Save face from the missuz )

 

 

4. Spray 3M Stage 3 Vinyl Satin Black spray paint on your steering wheel

  -First spray underneath

 

 

  -Then spray on top

 

 

Note: Wait about 1 hour for each side to dry before switching over

 

  -After drying, scrutinize the wheel to ensure that there aren't any un-painted areas remaining. If there are, just lightly spray over them and wait another hour to dry.

 

5. Paint the little inside horn buttons in a similar manner

 

 

 

6. Take photos and enjoy the end results. Don't forget to post them up on www.viczcar.com

 

 

With the little horn buttons attached

 

 

 

Installed in the Z

 

 

 

 

 

 

Merry Christmas dear Z drivers/owners

Edited August 7, 2021 by 53-681
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[gilltech]

Nice work! I'm curious about your wheel though - I'm thinking it's perhaps off a SSS or 240K - I also have an early 260 & my wheel is black foam padded & has a different horn pad. Yours is a far nicer looking wheel IMO.

 

[53-681]

I do believe its a 240K wheel