Chrome ring steering wheel/airbag fix. 2010-2011 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Texamaro · 10-28-2020, 04:48 PM

Thought I'd share this with you all. Hopefully it helps someone else out.
When I purchased my used 2011 camaro ss earlier this year the interior was all nearly perfect with the exception of the chrome ring on the steering wheel. The chrome was peeling badly (as it seems to do on all of these).
A new airbag is.. Well expensive and my understanding is this trim ring is not replaceable independently.
My solution to this cost about $20 and a couple of hours verses replacing the whole airbag which from quotes would cost $400+.

I masked off the steering wheel and meticulously around the chrome ring, and used masking paper/masking tape and some sheets in the car to cover all areas thoroughly.
Then I lightly wet sanded all of the remaining fake chrome off of the ring area (1000 grit, then 1500). I used wet dry sandpaper and a mini spray bottle with water that I misted on the sandpaper itself.
Dried everything and sprayed adhesion promoter and followed it up with 3 very light coats of black paint.
Removed my masking and voila!.
Pics below of before, during, after stages and my choices of paint all from O'reilly's.

MattMDR · 10-28-2020, 05:01 PM

Looks good. Your careful attention to detail paid off.

BLU DUCE · 10-28-2020, 05:31 PM

One awesome job. I use adhesion promoter a lot.

Rock-It Man · 10-28-2020, 05:37 PM

Nice work! And the black ring looks cool. The original design steering wheel is the best. I love everything about the 2010 Camaro except the lack of a backup camera.

I must say, there's not a hint of peeling on my 2010, but it is always garaged. I wonder if sun and heat are the culprits.

Texamaro · 10-28-2020, 05:57 PM

Thanks guys

I am very pleased with how it turned out!.
@rock-it-man yeah probably caused atleast in part by the sun.
I'm also working on lack of backup camera. I installed a double din radio and will be adding back up camera shortly here.

1JEWLDSSRS · 10-28-2020, 05:59 PM

Wow! Very nicely done sir !!

witenite · 10-28-2020, 06:10 PM

Nice! That turned out great.

Neoclasiccl · 10-28-2020, 06:56 PM

Great job but I would have taken it off and painted it outside of car.

Texamaro · 10-28-2020, 11:53 PM

Thanks all!. And @Neoclasiccl I considered it and your way would have been more thorough but due to time, I opted to cover everything with a sheet and mask the wheel. It worked perfectly fine for the minimal amount of mist/overspray this time.

1JEWLDSSRS · 10-29-2020, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neoclasiccl

Great job but I would have taken it off and painted it outside of car.

This option has been discussed before on here and so far, nobody has come up with an answer as to if and how to remove the ring to paint it. And still has not been answered yet, at least I haven't seen one yet.

Texamaro · 10-29-2020, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

This option has been discussed before on here and so far, nobody has come up with an answer as to if and how to remove the ring to paint it. And still has not been answered yet, at least I haven't seen one yet.

I believe Neoclassiccl was referring to removing the airbag assembly from the car not the ring itself. (unless I misunderstood him?).
From my research and fiddling around there really is no good way to remove the ring unfortunately.

10-28-2020, 04:48 PM	#1
Texamaro Drives: 2011 Camaro SS, 2004 Silverado 2500 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 47	Chrome ring steering wheel/airbag fix. 2010-2011 Thought I'd share this with you all. Hopefully it helps someone else out. When I purchased my used 2011 camaro ss earlier this year the interior was all nearly perfect with the exception of the chrome ring on the steering wheel. The chrome was peeling badly (as it seems to do on all of these). A new airbag is.. Well expensive and my understanding is this trim ring is not replaceable independently. My solution to this cost about $20 and a couple of hours verses replacing the whole airbag which from quotes would cost $400+. I masked off the steering wheel and meticulously around the chrome ring, and used masking paper/masking tape and some sheets in the car to cover all areas thoroughly. Then I lightly wet sanded all of the remaining fake chrome off of the ring area (1000 grit, then 1500). I used wet dry sandpaper and a mini spray bottle with water that I misted on the sandpaper itself. Dried everything and sprayed adhesion promoter and followed it up with 3 very light coats of black paint. Removed my masking and voila!. Pics below of before, during, after stages and my choices of paint all from O'reilly's. Attached Images

10-28-2020, 05:31 PM	#3
BLU DUCE Drives: 2011 1SS/RS IBM Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chittenango, NY, USA Posts: 7,219 View My Garage	One awesome job. I use adhesion promoter a lot. __________________

10-28-2020, 05:59 PM	#6
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,435	Wow! Very nicely done sir !! __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

10-28-2020, 06:10 PM	#7
witenite Drives: 2010 2SS non RS Join Date: May 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,253 View My Garage	Nice! That turned out great. __________________

10-28-2020, 05:01 PM	#2
MattMDR Drives: 2014 2LS RRM Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Huntingdon Valley, PA Posts: 72	Looks good. Your careful attention to detail paid off.

10-28-2020, 05:37 PM	#4
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,033 View My Garage	Nice work! And the black ring looks cool. The original design steering wheel is the best. I love everything about the 2010 Camaro except the lack of a backup camera. I must say, there's not a hint of peeling on my 2010, but it is always garaged. I wonder if sun and heat are the culprits.

10-28-2020, 05:57 PM	#5
Texamaro Drives: 2011 Camaro SS, 2004 Silverado 2500 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 47	Thanks guys I am very pleased with how it turned out!. @rock-it-man yeah probably caused atleast in part by the sun. I'm also working on lack of backup camera. I installed a double din radio and will be adding back up camera shortly here.

10-28-2020, 06:56 PM	#8
Neoclasiccl Drives: 2012 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Jacksonville Fl Posts: 232	Great job but I would have taken it off and painted it outside of car.

10-28-2020, 11:53 PM	#9
Texamaro Drives: 2011 Camaro SS, 2004 Silverado 2500 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 47	Thanks all!. And @Neoclasiccl I considered it and your way would have been more thorough but due to time, I opted to cover everything with a sheet and mask the wheel. It worked perfectly fine for the minimal amount of mist/overspray this time.