Steering wheel, hub, and mirror questions

[azygoustoyou]

Getting some stuff done while I can since it's cold outside. I cleaned the steering wheel and it came out pretty nice. I have to paint the center now. Does anyone know what the original silverish color is called. Maybe I should just paint it the top color of my engine.


Has anyone made an extension for the hub. I'm not sure but I think I would like a 4" extension. I have long legs. Do you think 4" is too long?
I also need to know what should I use to clean my mirror. I tried glass cleaner and pumice. it looks like there was water on it and it dried.

[rlux4]

Are you having a problem with the mirror or the glass cover over it? In either case, being in the replacement window business, I see a lot of glass that has been acid etched from too much contact with water. That can't be removed, as it's etched into the surface.
Ron

[azygoustoyou]

This is what it looks like

[rlux4]

That's not water that's dried on the mirror. Someone pasted a picture of the inside of a house on it!
In the pictue though, it looks like fingerprints. Is it like smudges? There is a product called jewler's rouge that can clear up glass. It might work better than pumice. It can be bought at Lowe's as an accessory for the dremel tool.
Ron

[azygoustoyou]

I got the steering wheel almost done. Tomorrow I'm going to clear coat it to seal it. I was going to paint it but saw how nice it was brushed. Here's a pic.

[NebraskaSpider]

It looks good. What did you use to brush it with?

[azygoustoyou]

I used an air tool with polishing discs to remove the paint. I went from medium to fine. Got it all cleaned up and then used a sandpaper sponge to brush it. I didn't want the steering wheel to overpower my gauges.

[baltobernie]

Great looking wheel, Brady!

I bet this adaptor would work. Your wheel appears to have the same dish as mine.
http://www.international-auto.com/steer ... apters.cfm

It is sold to fit the IAP wheel that Santa brought.



Two cautions for anybody using this adaptor - First, use a sanding block and 400+ paper on the big end. Overspray and rough casting will tear up the Fiat horn nibs. A little dielectric grease here, too. Second, use sandpaper or a Dremel drum on the inside of the small end, so that the IAP horn button can make earth contact. BTW, the horn button is made from a grille emblem from an early car. 2-3mm too wide, so that's another job for the Dremel.

Yes, I know the dash wood is now the wrong color! I'm working on it ... (it's a long Winter)

[azygoustoyou]

I have the hub for my steering wheel. I was interested in getting an extension to bring the wheel closer to you.

[mbouse]

Getting some stuff done while I can since it's cold outside. I cleaned the steering wheel and it came out pretty nice. I have to paint the center now. Does anyone know what the original silverish color is called. Maybe I should just paint it the top color of my engine.

1. Silverish is the official color's name.
2. Black Crackle works nice too.

oh, wait.... i see you already decided. nice looking wheel. you can always go to black Crackle paint at a later date.

[azygoustoyou]

If anyone decides to do what I did. I wanted to let you know about clear coating it. I went to Autozone and bought some Rust-O-leum clear. It works great. Just make sure the wheel is clean. I got a couple pieces of fuzz on it. I'll try to polish them out. Anyways it look 100% better with a shiny sheen to it. When you go to paint it. Make sure you paint the back first. Or you'll have overspray on the front like I did and you'll have to respray the front again.

[lanciahf]

Brady,

The fiat hub and wheel use a momo bolt pattern. Look for a momo hub extension and it will fit on yours.
Scroll to bottom page, they have two.

http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/Sho ... detail.htm
http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/Sho ... l_pg25.htm

[azygoustoyou]

cool, thanks.