To Strelnik (and the others as well)

Forgot to mention that I removed from the steering wheel the grease and dirt with thinner first. Then I applied colorless epoxy filler to cracks about 5 times, the filler somehow just disappears to the cracks.

After sanding it carefully with very fine sanding paper I did not use any softening compound with the painting, just did as the lacquer-manufacturer advised. The plastic primer is also used with bumbpers etc., so I consider it is essential - think what paint on the plastic bumbers on cars must take; freezing winter and very hot sunshine..
So I used Motip`s Plastic Primer with thin layers.
http://www.motip.com/?page=23&id=646

Then the lacquer; the acryl lacquer is designed to work with plastic & metal and thereŽs a wide range of colors to choose. You can also choose either to use the spray-bottle or the paint-pistol.
http://www.motip.com/?page=23&id=532

Time shows how well and long it will last on the steering wheel. It has stayed on the bumbers of my everyday S124 for three years now.

Please note that the coat of paint does not hide small scratches and mistakes, but makes them even more visible.

And finally the warming. Der Pralltopf is the german word for the vinyl leatherette covered thing in the middle, I do not know the english word. The vinyl must get a bit soft and more flexible, so I warmed The Thing with my Makita Blower to get the emblem in the center and the metal frame on their places. But be very careful not to warm it too much to either melt or burn it. Or Your fingers.

If someone feels himself unsure google the "Adsit" and YouŽll find new old steering wheels. But the price..

Best regards,

petteri.kivimaki at gmail.com