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johnny chingas Samba Member
Joined: July 20, 2006 Posts: 70 Location: Anaheim
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Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2012 7:39 pm Post subject: Rustoleum almond? Steering column |
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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 |
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stale air Samba Member
Joined: August 23, 2007 Posts: 5152 Location: Senoia Ga, formally NorCal
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Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2012 8:15 pm Post subject: |
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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. _________________ WANTED: Henry Veale Santa Rosa plate frames
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Soul Built Pimpin' Aint Easy
Joined: August 28, 2004 Posts: 1636 Location: SoCal
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Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2012 8:34 pm Post subject: |
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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. |
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RareAir Samba Member
Joined: May 11, 2002 Posts: 14577 Location: 18 miles North of the border
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Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2012 8:02 am Post subject: |
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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. _________________ 1947 Typ 11a
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johnny chingas Samba Member
Joined: July 20, 2006 Posts: 70 Location: Anaheim
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Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2012 8:24 am Post subject: |
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Thanks guys |
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valentinesr Samba Member
Joined: June 30, 2008 Posts: 749 Location: Ontario, California
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stale air Samba Member
Joined: August 23, 2007 Posts: 5152 Location: Senoia Ga, formally NorCal
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Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2012 3:27 pm Post subject: |
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valentinesr wrote: |
Does anyone have pictures??? Johnny.. Post some pics up of your finished product and what you chose.. Por Favor.. Thanks brotha.. |
Here is a pic of my interior. I not only used the almond on my column, shifter, turn signal housing, E-brake handle, etc, but I used it to repaint my Petri horn ring as well. The horn ring I just painted and put on about a month ago, the other stuff I painted about 10 years ago.
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Soul Built Pimpin' Aint Easy
Joined: August 28, 2004 Posts: 1636 Location: SoCal
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Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2012 3:39 pm Post subject: |
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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 Samba Member
Joined: June 30, 2008 Posts: 749 Location: Ontario, California
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Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2012 9:24 pm Post subject: |
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Soul_VW wrote: |
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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Hey Soul_VW.. How does your wheel hold up?? How long did you let it try before re-install? Is that expoxy pretty durable on wear and tear of the wheel?? Im leaning towards that stuff pretty good right now.. Looks good brotha.. _________________ Valentine, Ray J Sr.
Ontario, California
thebucket wrote: |
I gave my oval a nasty look. Money hungry bitch.... |
(Delilah) http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=319235
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Soul Built Pimpin' Aint Easy
Joined: August 28, 2004 Posts: 1636 Location: SoCal
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Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 6:56 am Post subject: |
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valentinesr wrote: |
Soul_VW wrote: |
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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Hey Soul_VW.. How does your wheel hold up?? How long did you let it try before re-install? Is that expoxy pretty durable on wear and tear of the wheel?? Im leaning towards that stuff pretty good right now.. Looks good brotha.. |
OOHRAH Devil Dog....
My Steering Wheel has held up really well. I would say that for best results, make sure you prep well. The epoxy takes longer to dry but it is very strong. |
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valentinesr Samba Member
Joined: June 30, 2008 Posts: 749 Location: Ontario, California
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Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 7:55 am Post subject: |
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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 _________________ Valentine, Ray J Sr.
Ontario, California
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I gave my oval a nasty look. Money hungry bitch.... |
(Delilah) http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=319235
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Schwing Samba Member
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Schwing Samba Member
Joined: May 10, 2009 Posts: 2506 Location: Centreville, MD
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belairman Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 10:25 am Post subject: |
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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.
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valentinesr Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 10:40 am Post subject: |
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belairman wrote: |
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 |
I need my steering wheel painted.. I was researching a urethane.. but its like a "Mystical Creature" in California.. but this stuff looks good to go.. Whatcha got in mind brotha.. _________________ Valentine, Ray J Sr.
Ontario, California
thebucket wrote: |
I gave my oval a nasty look. Money hungry bitch.... |
(Delilah) http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=319235
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=...highlight=
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johnny chingas Samba Member
Joined: July 20, 2006 Posts: 70 Location: Anaheim
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Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 11:11 am Post subject: |
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belairman wrote: |
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 |
Is the appliance almond also made by rustoleum? Did You spray your steering wheel with the appliance can? I'm also doing my steering wheel. |
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belairman Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 12:43 pm Post subject: |
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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. |
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stale air Samba Member
Joined: August 23, 2007 Posts: 5152 Location: Senoia Ga, formally NorCal
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Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 2:25 pm Post subject: |
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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. _________________ WANTED: Henry Veale Santa Rosa plate frames
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lzamora Samba Member
Joined: October 24, 2009 Posts: 109 Location: Torrance CA
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Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 8:25 pm Post subject: |
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Do you have to use some type of clear over the epoxy almond?? |
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Soul Built Pimpin' Aint Easy
Joined: August 28, 2004 Posts: 1636 Location: SoCal
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Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 9:26 pm Post subject: |
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lzamora wrote: |
Do you have to use some type of clear over the epoxy almond?? |
I didnt clear coat mine |
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