[Spridgets] BE steering wheel

[Dean Hedin]

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From: "Jim F." <jimndi at frontiernet.net>
> My original BE wheel is in pretty sad shape.

Let us see a picture of your wheel and we'll decide if it's in bad shape.

I just restored mine following the tips on this page -> http://www.thebugshop.org/bsfqstrg.htm

I had a few cracks (where the spokes meet the wheel) that I filled with JB weld epoxy.

I diverged from the recommendations regarding paint from the above site.  
I primered with the dark gray Rustoleum automotive primer and then topcoated
with Rustoleum's epoxy appliance paint (rattle cans). I did two top coats and baked them dry @ 250F for 20-30 minutes.

I am happy with the results.  It looks like the original Bakelite and does not have that gooey modern plastic 
look that I have seen on other restored wheels.