Rustoleum almond? Steering column

johnny chingas · Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2012 7:39 pm Post subject: Rustoleum almond? Steering column

I was going to ask in the paint and body section but I thought I might get a faster response here! I picked up a can of Rustoleum almond since I have read about how close the color match is with ivory. My ? Is do I primer my (bare metal) steering column with a white Rustoleum primer because they have a grey and some other colors too, and do I give it a light sand after primer before I spray the almond? Thanks fellas

stale air · Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2012 8:15 pm Post subject:

I used almond on all my interior parts also. I did primer everything beforehand, and a light sand with a scotchbrite for me depended on how nice I was able to lay the primer down. Another tip is if you have some issues laying down the color wet sand between the coats. The new tips on the cans are actually have a pretty nice spray pattern to them.
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Soul Built · Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2012 8:34 pm Post subject:

Consider using the Almond Colored Appliance Epoxy Bomb Can. I found it to be more durable than conventional spray paint.

It is priced about the same and can be found at Holmes Depot or Lowes.

RareAir · Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2012 8:02 am Post subject:

If it's bare metal, you'll want to apply first. Primer color isn't important, but the Almond will have better coverage over a White primer when compared to a darker colored primers such as Black.
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johnny chingas · Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2012 8:24 am Post subject:

Thanks guys

valentinesr · Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2012 12:29 pm Post subject:

Does anyone have pictures??? Johnny.. Post some pics up of your finished product and what you chose.. Por Favor.. Thanks brotha..
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stale air · Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2012 3:27 pm Post subject:

Soul Built · Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2012 3:39 pm Post subject:

I know it only shows a sliver but my wheel, column, bracket, and turn signal were all done with the epoxy

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valentinesr · Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2012 9:24 pm Post subject:

Soul Built · Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 6:56 am Post subject:

valentinesr · Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 7:55 am Post subject:

Im SOLD!! I've prepared my wheel pretty good, and am going to go ahead and buy the expoxy almond when I get home.. I'll defenitely be posting up the finished product.. Should look nice with my NOS Batwing Horn Button.. Hahaha.. Thanks again SoulVW for that input.. Appreciate the support as well.. Thanks brotha
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Schwing · Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 8:07 am Post subject:

I used Almond on my horn button, column, turn signal assembly, grab handle, ebrake, shifter, seat frames, and behind the hubcaps on my wheels. It matched my unrestored steering wheel pretty good and I don't have to have a heart attack if someone scratches/dings it up, just re-do it.

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Schwing · Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 9:00 am Post subject:

Forgot to mention, I used white primer just like RareAir pointed out.
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belairman · Samba Member Joined: June 06, 2010 Posts: 155

The appliance almond epoxy in a can is good,especially if you don't have access to spray equipment to spray a more durable urethane. Use a good quality white primer for good results. Ray. if you need your steering wheel painted, let me know.

Ruben

valentinesr · Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 10:40 am Post subject:

johnny chingas · Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 11:11 am Post subject:

belairman · Samba Member Joined: June 06, 2010 Posts: 155

I used to work for a company that did steering wheel restoration. I now do that on my own. I do all my wheels in urethanes shot out of a spray gun. I have used the appliance epoxy spray paint for small parts but never have done a steering wheel with it. I have had good success with the paint, as it is more durable than the regular krylon or rustoleum paints.

stale air · Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 2:25 pm Post subject:

I thought I would just throw out there, that I didnt paint my wheel. Koch restored it for me, and he is actually the one who turned me on to the Krylon Almond. He said it was the best match for the color he uses on his wheels. I have to agree, its a dead match. Cool

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lzamora · Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 8:25 pm Post subject:

Do you have to use some type of clear over the epoxy almond??
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Soul Built · Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 9:26 pm Post subject:

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