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Steering wheel almost finished I need to do a little more plastic welding.

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DennisThornton
7 hours ago, Hank01 said:

Steering wheel almost finished I need to do a little more plastic welding.

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More than one picture is required when plastic welding a steering wheel.  I've learned a few things over the decades, and plastic welding is included, but I can't say it's become one of my skills.  I can heat it and push it around and sometimes get by and I have a Harbor Freight electric/hot air plastic rod welder but I hope there are others better than I!  So please share more info on how to fix chew toys!

 

Oh!  And some further thoughts on removal.  Indeed you had issues with heat and perhaps there was no "heat" solution to your stuck steering wheel, but for others tough removals, quickly heating one part with the high heat of a cutting torch tip while cooling the endangered parts with a wet rag can be a very handy technique.

 

And man!  I keep looking at where the tooth marks were and I'm impressed!  More info please!

 

Your wife still asking if it would have been cheaper to buy a brand new one?  Whole tractor I mean?  B)  If so, tell her you are going to sell the screen rights!

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JPWH

Dennis, I'll try to post more pictures as I continue to work on it. I also have the harbor freight electric plastic welder. I bought the rods as well but so far have not been able to use them effectively.

I repared a Rubbermaid tank and a drone landing rail for a co-worker so far.

I have found that Rubbermaid storage tote lids that I have been saving work very well and i have an assortment of colors to choose from.

I cut strips to whatever size I need.

This material blends better than any of the rods I have tried.

I make the repair by building up material a little high then use various files for rough shaping. When th shape is close i use sandpaper for final finish. I have to do this about 3 times to achieve acceptable results.

My wife doesn't ask that any more after I showed her a couple of Craig's list ads.

Now she wants to know when I will finish it and what will I use it for or do I plan on selling it.

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JPWH

Applying plastic material

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smoothing out material

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Filing

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Sanding

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AMC RULES

Now...      :greetings-clapyellow:

that's a restoration. 

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DennisThornton

Whoa, that looked bad for a while!  What did you heat it with?  And did you sand all that by hand?  There's a plastic like heatable epoxy that comes in rods.  Flows better than plastic though.  I've used it but not to repair other plastics.  Got me thinking but after a few minutes Googling I can't find it.  I'll have to see of I kept the paperwork.  But I did find this:

http://www.northerntool.com/images/downloads/manuals/164740.pdf

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953 nut
15 hours ago, Hank01 said:

Now she wants to know when I will finish it and what will I use it for or do I plan on selling it

After attending a Meet and Great and getting to know a bunch of :wh: horse-a-holics Mrs. Hank01 hasn't figured out that we are all "Lifers"  :ychain:

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JPWH

:D I'm not letting the cat out the bag either.

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JPWH
5 hours ago, DennisThornton said:

Whoa, that looked bad for a while!  What did you heat it with?  And did you sand all that by hand?  There's a plastic like heatable epoxy that comes in rods.  Flows better than plastic though.  I've used it but not to repair other plastics.  Got me thinking but after a few minutes Googling I can't find it.  I'll have to see of I kept the paperwork.  But I did find this:

http://www.northerntool.com/images/downloads/manuals/164740.pdf

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I set the temp on 450 (5) and keep it about 4" from material. I used a large and medium size half round file for rough shape then sanded by hand with sandpaper.the part I show in the pictures above took me less than an hour.

 

5 hours ago, DennisThornton said:

 

 

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AMC RULES

Hood looks sooo nice.  :handgestures-thumbsup:

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JERSEYHAWG /  Glenn

WOW, and I do mean wow. Fantastic job. This has been great following along.

 

Glenn

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DennisThornton

Don't be "hoping" for a final coat of primer.  It's done when it's done and finding out it wasn't done when you spray the first coat of color is not very satisfying!

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RedRanger
14 hours ago, Hank01 said:

I finally made a little more progress. I got the back wheels and tires broke down. Blasted the back wheels and painted front and rear wheels. Cleaned the tires to prep for tire paint. Also put final coat of primer (I hope) on the hood. Steering wheel painted and ready to install. Poor 15 came in so I can treat the gas tank and paint it. 

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What color did you use on those wheels?  Looks perfect.  Not too light and not too dark.

 

Looking forward to seeing how you like that tire paint.  Those tires look good even without it.

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JPWH

Thanks  everyone for your support.

 

Dennis, I still have to hope. Painting is definitely not my strong suit.LOL 

 

RedRanger, I'll probably paint the tires this weekend. I really should replace them but I want to try these and if I like them I'll buy a new set. The paint I used on the wheels is rustoleum I got the number from a list here at RS.

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Phil854

LOOOOOOKING GOOD !!!!!

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JPWH

I had to work till noon today but I still managed to make a little progress.

 

@RedRanger the  tire paint is some really good stuff. :handgestures-thumbupright:

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Steering wheel painted

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A few parts blasted and primed

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953 nut

:woohoo:  The hood looks great! :text-bravo:

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JERSEYHAWG /  Glenn

Sweet sweet sweet.   Btw,,miller's tire paint? Which brand are you using?  Ty

 

Glenn

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JPWH

I got the tire paint from RedRanger. I don't know the brand but it sure works good. Maybe he'll be àlong to tell us.

BTW I also got the por-15 in the gas tank. A little of that goes a long way too. It only took about 1/4 pint.

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DennisThornton

Hank, I see some stuff on the right side of the hood but head on and looking down the top looks good.  

What did you use on the steering wheel?  I've never worked on a steering wheel..

I'm getting excited to see an assembled machine.

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JPWH

Dennis, are you referring to the small dent or the pollen?

I used rustoleum satin black on the steering wheel. 

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RedRanger
56 minutes ago, JERSEYHAWG / Glenn said:

Sweet sweet sweet.   Btw,,miller's tire paint? Which brand are you using?  Ty

 

Glenn

American Automotive Super Concentrate Stealth Black Tire Paint 60-101

https://www.alltiresupply.com/product/1-gal-concentrate-black-tire-paint-water-base

I purchased a gallon for less than a pint of Miller Tire paint.

 

Hank-How much of the paint did you actually use?

You should have had plenty.

 

I did my pair of ags, sent you enough for your four and then some, and I can hardly tell the gallon has been opened.

I'm not sure why they call it paint, it's more of a dye than a paint.

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JPWH

I used less than 2 tablespoons. I could do the same tires 3 or 4 more times.

 

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JERSEYHAWG /  Glenn
11 minutes ago, Hank01 said:

I used less than 2 tablespoons. I could do the same tires 3 or 4 more times.

 

I should get that stuff, for touch ups. Looks super....

 

Glenn

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