The banjo steering wheel fitted to our Traveller has developed a crack in the bakelite? around the rim.
Is their a way of repairing this rather than buying s leather cover?
Thanks
Cracked banjo wheel
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Re: Cracked banjo wheel
I repaired a wheel by filling the cracks with epoxy putty and then blending in different colour enamel paints to match the marbled effect on the Bakelite rim.
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Re: Cracked banjo wheel
I did exactly the same about 6 years ago and its not split again,still looks fine.
Re: Cracked banjo wheel
Thanks chaps, sounds like a plan.
Any specific epoxy you used?
Cheers
Any specific epoxy you used?
Cheers
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Re: Cracked banjo wheel
I seem to remember that it was in one of those 'blister' packs. You pop it through the foil and mix it up well between finger and thumb to activate the hardener. Probably got it from a pound shop. Then rubbed it down with fine wire wool,wiped down and sprayed with satin black. Didn't have fancy graining in the Bakelite on mine.
Re: Cracked banjo wheel
If you search for VW steering wheel restoration you will find a lot of info on how they do it. You can fill cracks with a colour matched plastic (search the wardrobe for a coathanger)