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    On this page are photos of some repairs we have performed prior to the restoration or rejuvenation. But please note that we are not in the business of steering wheel repairs per se.

All of our repairs, prior to plasticising, are carried out by using a high grade epoxy compound, with high tensile strength, this is used in structural breaks.

All breaks and separations are "dovetailed" to allow the compound an interlocking effect, thereby giving repairs  the best possible chance of enduring stability.

When the separations are particularly large and distorted, pins are inserted to give extra strength to the area.

Fine grade filler is used in any remaining surface imperfections.

Durable plastic coating is hand formed progressively, using age old technique to desired shape, grip and thickness and after curing is surface sanded prior to colouring or alternatively pearl plasticisied in chosen colour.

  Below are some very notable examples of how we have handled jobs that required total reconstruction, to other jobs that required minor fixing.

Wheels rims are reformed, on original or replacement frame by way of unique, totally handcrafted applications. Creating as near as possible, originality  in shape and form or customised as desired.

In the case of original rim attachment to "banjo" spokes having been unstable, causing cracking of the wheel, or in the case of our need to replace an original rim for a rim reduction we have engineered a far superior method of attaching spokes to rim.

Please note that  due to the nature of our plastic coating some fine patterns or indentations as originally in the steering wheel will no longer be  visible, after it has been restored,  this is due to the fact that  the plastic is 0.5ml to 1ml in thickness.

With this in mind, if applicable, allowance is always made for the re fitting of the horn ring, this is why it is important to always include the horn ring assembly when sending your  steering wheel to us.

   1930's Lagonda steering wheel. Wheel was sent to us from the Aston martin work shop in Durham UK, on arrival found it to be totally un serviceable.

We set about constructing a new steering wheel from scratch as shown.

      1936 Buick steering wheel sent from Nevada USA . Complete re build due to fractured spokes. Centre horn button was also re enameled.

1939 Aston Martin steering wheel. An attempt had been made to repair the spoke previously with pop rivets before being sent to us from Singapore.

 Given the metal that had been removed previously, the damaged spoke was re secured with high tensile bolts, supported by a high tensile pin, anchored into the alloy hub.

Wheel then hand coated in an original type black plastic, coming up slightly higher than was originally at hub, to cover original repairs.

1950 Riley steering wheel. Rebuilt on existing frame, final marbled plasticised finish as close to original as possible.

Sunbeam Talbot steering wheel. Complete rebuild/ re rim. Hand applied placticised finish, followed by final colour coat .

 1948 Bedford truck steering wheel. Before photos as presented to us via email, for a quote. Steering wheel had extensive repairs including construction of new center cap, rim also thickened to original grip. Final plasticised finish in a custom blue ( "midnight blue") marble.

Not repairs as such. Total construction of new steering wheel for a boat.

Austin Healey steering wheel with typical detachment of spokes. Fully rebuilt using superior technique and plasticised in original type black plastic.

Sunbeam Alpine steering wheel, as presented to us,  from New Zealand. Total rebuild  using superior attachment method to spokes. Final plasticised finish in a subtle chocolate marble.

             1938 Buick Special steering wheel, as  sent to us from Connecticut USA. Wheel dismantled to allow for re chroming of the hub while still retaining the polished metal finish of the spokes. steering wheel re-assembled using superior attachment of spokes to rim. 

Rim re - formed by hand on original frame and after final plastic coating, coloured as matched to "repro" gear knob provided.

1. MGB steering wheel with typical fracture. 2.  Design weakness causing problem. 3.  re designed press fit mounting blocks. 4.  fitted and secured to frame.  5. re built with high tensile epoxy.  6. totally plasticised in original type black plastic. (see wheel fitted on "restorations classic " page)

Pontiac '66 extensive repairs and two tone plasticise in Charcoal and Ivory.

Fiat  Topalino 1948, extensive repairs and finished in Ivory pearl.

          1928 fiat fractured spokes re welded, repairs and black plasticise.

   1961 Chev repairs and two tone Pearl plasticise in Regency red and white.

1924 Crossley, rim rusted through in many sections,  repairs and black plasticise.

1956 Cadillac, as presented to us from the Netherlands, extensive repairs, plasticise and colour matched to original Cadillac colour.

  1935 International Truck C30,  extensive repairs and black plasticise.

1956/67 Mustang steering wheel, extensive repairs and rim thickened slightly, pearl plasticised in ivory.

Silver Cloud Rolls Royce steering wheel, extensive repairs and hand plasticised in Charcoal Pearl.

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PEARLCRAFT STEERING WHEELS. Post Box 357 Bega NSW 2550

Telephone. +61 2 64 92 41 61        Email   pearlcraft@pearlcraft.com.au
Last modified: April 17, 2007.