Woodgrain ring separating from outter edge of steering wheel

[KBones]

Has anyone had the wood ring around the grip start coming off the Escalade steering wheel? If so, What did you use to glue it back on?

 

[itsbo1313]

I used super glue on my Denali. Worked fine.

 

[the_tool_man]

I asked the same question on here a month ago and got no response. After doing a little research, I decided to use contact cement. I figured it would hold up better in temperature changes, as the plastic "wood" piece and leather moved. I didn't like the mess. But I ended up masking the leather and keeping a drop cloth over the center of the wheel. It worked great. After a month, my truck has seen 24 degrees to 78 degrees, with no sign of the glue coming loose.

 

[itsbo1313]

I used super glue on my Denali. Worked fine.

Didn’t work after all. Separated yesterday.

 

[the_tool_man]

So far, mine's holding up fine. The real test will be in the heat of summer, if I don't replace it before then.

 

[Tonyrodz]

How about a 2 part epoxy? I use it to fix dash foam when it separates from the dash structure. Works great.

 

[the_tool_man]

How about a 2 part epoxy? I use it to fix dash foam when it separates from the dash structure. Works great.

My only concern about epoxy is that it breaks down in UV light over time. Aside from that, and being more expensive than contact cement, and just as messy as contact cement, and you have to mix it, it might work just fine.

 

[Tonyrodz]

My only concern about epoxy is that it breaks down in UV light over time. Aside from that, and being more expensive than contact cement, and just as messy as contact cement, and you have to mix it, it might work just fine.

It's only like $5-$6. I get it from Auto Zone. Not really messy at all--just put it where you need it.
https://m.autozone.com/sealants-glu...y-compound/permatex-5-minute-epoxy/344850_0_0

 

[the_tool_man]

It's only like $5-$6. I get it from Auto Zone. Not really messy at all--just put it where you need it.
https://m.autozone.com/sealants-glu...y-compound/permatex-5-minute-epoxy/344850_0_0View attachment 217693

Forgot about the static mixing dispensers they have now. I stand corrected. Epoxy on!

 

[the_tool_man]

Welp, mine separated yesterday. We've had a few days with temps in the 80's. And that's all it took to melt the contact cement. I guess I'll try epoxy next.