How To Make a Custom Steering Wheel: Part 1, Silicone Moldmaking

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  • In this video, Milo shows how you can make a silicone mold of a steering wheel to create an aftermarket part. Using a silicone mold allows you to make a unique, custom steering wheel.
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    Milo uses Mold Star™ 30 to create this 2 piece mold. Mold Star™ mold rubbers are easy to use platinum silicones which are mixed 1A:1B by volume (no weighing scale necessary). Mold Star™ silicones feature relatively low viscosities and vacuum degassing is not required for most applications. Mold Star™ 30 is a harder material, with a 30A Shore hardness.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 112

  • @CYMotorsport
    @CYMotorsport 11 місяців тому +2

    the danger of this video is the craftsmanship is so incredibly high and attention to detail so thorough, it actually manages to make this look easy. The patience and skill this takes is next level. I've been making wheels and now sim wheels for a while and this makes my heart happy. well done !

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  8 місяців тому

      Thank you so much for watching. We are glad you enjoyed it. Milo is a master at his craft!

  • @magnoliastreetproductions3076
    @magnoliastreetproductions3076 4 роки тому +9

    A "How To" you can actually learn from ! Good video, good description, good camera work

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  4 роки тому +2

      Glad you liked it!

  • @MissionaryForMexico
    @MissionaryForMexico 5 років тому +8

    A lot of prep work just to make the mold for the steering wheel, but required with great attention to details. Outstanding presentation. Somebody said in the comments, a nice Sunday afternoon project, he has no idea it requires days, not hours to perform this type of work.

    • @ZeiDSky
      @ZeiDSky 4 роки тому

      Are you familiar with sarcasm?

  • @Acheiropoietos
    @Acheiropoietos 4 роки тому +2

    I was really stuck on how to approach a particular project. This video solved it for me, thank you!

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you for watching!

  • @chrispoole2616
    @chrispoole2616 4 роки тому +5

    This is awesome. I'm going to start making custom colored clear steering wheels for hot rods and custom cars

  • @TwistedtikiLLC
    @TwistedtikiLLC Рік тому

    Awesome! I am restoring a 1957 coronet and this may be the answer to the steering wheel

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  Рік тому

      Thank you for watching! Don't forget to subscribe!

  • @lotuslotus718
    @lotuslotus718 5 років тому +2

    The best video to watch and learn. Step by step.100 percent Educational

  • @riverbankjournal
    @riverbankjournal 3 роки тому

    True craftsmanship, very satisfying to watch!

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  3 роки тому

      Thank you for watching!

  • @fooglez
    @fooglez 5 років тому

    dude... i've had an acrylic wheel thats been cracked for 8+ years that i've always wanted to repair. This gives me so much hope. Thank you for the video.

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  5 років тому

      Thank you for watching!

  • @ebrahimkhezri7791
    @ebrahimkhezri7791 Рік тому +1

    Grateful for teaching

  • @cadman10000
    @cadman10000 5 років тому +2

    Awesome video!

  • @francismallard5892
    @francismallard5892 Рік тому

    I love how just about ANY project - silicone mold making or not - ANY project around the house often begins with "first we need to cut up some plywood."

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  7 місяців тому

      We use a lot of it around here.

  • @Tiagotaf
    @Tiagotaf 5 років тому +5

    Amazing Job!! Loved the project! I never thought of doing something like that. Now it's on my list. Thank you!

  • @ro63rto
    @ro63rto 5 років тому +8

    Now someone should show this video to west coast customs. The guy had to do it three times.

  • @mohammeddashti6884
    @mohammeddashti6884 5 років тому +3

    You are amazing

  • @svenkrause3433
    @svenkrause3433 5 років тому +3

    A new video....thanks!!!!

  • @midnitebo
    @midnitebo 5 років тому +4

    For the epoxy plug, you could have cut the container to height and hot glued it to the plywood and poured the epoxy in through a small hole at the top. That would eliminate the need to epoxy it to the plywood after it's cast and wait another 24 hours for that to cure.

  • @ACIDvICTIM
    @ACIDvICTIM 4 роки тому

    Awesome video -Thanks!

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  4 роки тому

      Thank you for watching!

  • @starion88esir
    @starion88esir 5 років тому +8

    This is something I've always wanted to do. Absolutely amazing! Do you guys offer any in person classes?

  • @ragilmastapela3831
    @ragilmastapela3831 5 років тому +2

    Thanks alot

  • @ovalwingnut
    @ovalwingnut 8 місяців тому

    Am I the only one that thinks that was insanely labor intensive? I don't think I want anything that bad. Just saying. But GR8T Job. You RoCk! Thumbs up! (does that get me off the hook?)

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  8 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for watching. It is labor intensive however Milo is a master at what he does and this is the process that it takes to make a lot of things that you or I interact with daily.

  • @bryansiepert9222
    @bryansiepert9222 4 роки тому +1

    I recognize that wheel! I just put one on my '09 Rabbit ;)

  • @wirewrappedforsale
    @wirewrappedforsale 4 роки тому

    Wow great video!! Rock On!!

  • @ranis_m
    @ranis_m 4 роки тому +1

    amazing!

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  4 роки тому

      Thanks for watching, and don't forget to subscribe!

  • @SirCavemaninthewest
    @SirCavemaninthewest Рік тому

    How cool!

  • @maryhuaiottawa2831
    @maryhuaiottawa2831 4 роки тому

    💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗 Thank you for uploading this video.

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  4 роки тому

      You're welcome 😊

  • @retrotoypile3838
    @retrotoypile3838 5 років тому

    Great job on this one. I have learned a lot by watching your videos but I surely would have put the pour spout on the bottom of the steering wheel. There is less chance for it to be visible even after cleanup.

  • @ДмитрийПеров-д7т
    @ДмитрийПеров-д7т 5 років тому +2

    Good job! Shoot please how using TASK 8😇

  • @zehlersan
    @zehlersan 5 років тому +5

    Love the content keep it up! Any chance you are going to do a dual color taillight? people have been waiting for it I'm one of them lol

  • @moneypenni1694
    @moneypenni1694 5 років тому

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us....:-}

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  5 років тому +1

      Thank you for watching!

    • @moneypenni1694
      @moneypenni1694 5 років тому

      @@smoothon ; Thank you for posting it...;-}

  • @kjamison5951
    @kjamison5951 4 роки тому +5

    I saw the arrow pointing towards a link that didn’t appear…

  • @mrz2528
    @mrz2528 Рік тому

    Thank you

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  Рік тому

      Thank you for watching! Don't forget to subscribe!

  • @joeflattery6421
    @joeflattery6421 4 роки тому +2

    how much silicon was used to make the mold? wanting to replicate this process for my own wheel?

  • @JimmyEG1
    @JimmyEG1 5 років тому +5

    Do you make carbon fiber parts?

  • @peerbrent
    @peerbrent 4 роки тому +7

    An after market wheel is safer i think. My opinion.

  • @wadefredheim3677
    @wadefredheim3677 3 роки тому

    How about making electrical connectors for automotive wiring? The actual wire portion uses standard connections but many are set together in a larger connector.

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  3 роки тому

      This is a great idea! We will forward it to our video team.

  • @rdgk1se3019
    @rdgk1se3019 5 років тому +2

    Hi Milo, good to see you here again......is this for the jeep you are restoring?

  • @raifrafi127
    @raifrafi127 3 роки тому

    Awsome

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  3 роки тому

      Thank you for watching! Don't forget to subscribe!

  • @kevinkev1530
    @kevinkev1530 4 роки тому

    Cool

  • @mubafaw
    @mubafaw Рік тому

    Niceee

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching! 😃

  • @A95___
    @A95___ 2 роки тому +2

    👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @MrDanthehitman
    @MrDanthehitman Рік тому

    Excellent video, thank you! Could you tell me how much silicone was needed per side? Looks to be a few gallons. I'm looking to do this but I can't believe the price of that silicone!!! Yikes.

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  Рік тому

      Daniel, there are other ways to do this that would save some rubber. Can you send us a tech ticket? Our team can help you - www.smooth-on.com/support/ticket/add/agree/

  • @engashrafhesen7127
    @engashrafhesen7127 3 роки тому

    good

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  3 роки тому

      Thank you for watching! Don't forget to subscribe!

  • @dorum139
    @dorum139 3 роки тому

    Hi there ! Amazing work you’ve done !! Could you please tell me what quantity of sillicone have you used for this mould ? Thanks !!

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  3 роки тому +1

      It was around 3 Gallon-units of material.

    • @dorum139
      @dorum139 3 роки тому

      Thank youu !!

  • @moayadad
    @moayadad Місяць тому

    Can you use this mold for most of brands steering wheel or you have to have each mold for each steering wheel?

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  Місяць тому

      For specific mold compatibility questions, please contact Smooth-On technical support at [www.smoothon.com/support] for assistance. Have a great day!

  • @reinaldogonzalez6045
    @reinaldogonzalez6045 4 роки тому +1

    How many months did you spend making that mold?

  • @Bowtie41
    @Bowtie41 4 роки тому

    Awesome!What does this cost to replicate?

  • @captainjerk
    @captainjerk 5 років тому +3

    I suggest making a skull model.
    A real looking one that could even be used in a lab or a school or a medical facility.
    I'm sure you've seen the ones that actually come apart so you can see the inside of the skull where the brain goes. (In that case, the skull would have three pieces, jaw cranium and base)
    If you were ambitious enough, you could reproduce an entire skeleton! :D
    Thank you for considering this idea.

  • @adamsilesia5753
    @adamsilesia5753 4 роки тому

    I like the white fiberglass better than ugly yellow.

  • @kinangeagle133
    @kinangeagle133 3 роки тому

    Why did you have to use the fiber glass? Is it just because yo wanted to save the silicone that you would otherwise use when trying to completely fill the mold to the highest part?

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  3 роки тому

      Correct, creating this type of mold with the support shell saves on silicone used.

  • @lifeisastruggle2627
    @lifeisastruggle2627 4 роки тому

    What is the name of the material similar to the glink from which the mold is molded ??? Coffee color similar to plasticine ??? .....

  • @sergeybricov2618
    @sergeybricov2618 2 роки тому

    Вы делаете готовые формы/матрици для отливки рулей, цена?

  • @AndrewHelgeCox
    @AndrewHelgeCox 4 роки тому +1

    09:40 Is there no vacuum de-gassing of the silicone?

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  4 роки тому +1

      Mold Star 30 requires no degassing.

  • @Boosted_e63chuck
    @Boosted_e63chuck 3 роки тому

    This is for people that are running a business for production. There are easier diy video to learn. I make carbon steering wheels from scratch at home with about 150$ material and they value for $800.00-$1200.00 all day long.

  • @castin5244
    @castin5244 4 роки тому

    Is that a MKV GTI steering wheel?

  • @mohawho8251
    @mohawho8251 3 роки тому

    why did we do the fiberglass part?

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  3 роки тому

      To maintain the dimensions of the final casting.

  • @Nautricity
    @Nautricity 5 років тому

    But is this safe to use? I feel like in an accident, sudden stop, times where the wheel locks up or gets forcibly turned, and other times where the wheel experiences stress, it seems this would break.

    • @starion88esir
      @starion88esir 5 років тому +1

      Why would it break? It's the same core that was originally there from the factory. It's like changing the door panel them claiming the door itself is unsafe

    • @hulksmash8942
      @hulksmash8942 5 років тому

      Lol, this was just a video on how to make the mold. ..to use to make the steering wheel. ...he will be using different materials to make the actual steering wheel and recycle the hub if I'm not mistaken. ..

  • @RodrigoNascimentoMattos
    @RodrigoNascimentoMattos 4 роки тому

    can i use plasticine with this moldstar 30? cant find any oil base clay....

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  3 роки тому

      As long as the clay is free from sulfur, then yes.

  • @bayleyhodges1292
    @bayleyhodges1292 5 років тому +3

    You wouldn't download a steering wheel

  • @metodiveselinov1460
    @metodiveselinov1460 3 роки тому

    Where can I purchase the material for EU Bulgaria thanks

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  3 роки тому

      Thanks for watching Metodi Veselinov. You can find a full list of Smooth-On distributors here - www.smooth-on.com/distributors/

  • @adeltop4885
    @adeltop4885 5 років тому +1

    Is there a product in Algeria or an agent

  • @ca.3369
    @ca.3369 5 років тому

    Do you still have that molds?

  • @alexlopez2359
    @alexlopez2359 4 роки тому

    i need someone to make me molds for steering wheels. do you have a number i live in riverside california?

  • @arrow059
    @arrow059 5 місяців тому

    Кто нибудь переведите и выложите это видео пожалуйста))

    • @arrow059
      @arrow059 5 місяців тому

      Все части

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  5 місяців тому

      Hello, thanks for watching! The video does have a transcript with it. Are you not able to watch with subtitles?

  • @Hershizzle
    @Hershizzle 4 роки тому

    Glass cloth.. ehh.. mold walls.. errmm.. screw it Im just gonna pour a bunch of plaster on it!!!!

  • @FaStayKnight
    @FaStayKnight 3 роки тому

    wow can you just make me a mold?

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  3 роки тому

      We do not make molds, but have a list of moldmakers who may be able to help you: www.smooth-on.com/moldmaker/

  • @jessemartinez6781
    @jessemartinez6781 4 роки тому +6

    I feel all of this is unnecessary. A mold can be made so much easier

  • @doacarnage
    @doacarnage 5 років тому

    Sa-rain wrap??

  • @phoenixcreations94
    @phoenixcreations94 5 років тому

    gosh !

  • @bluspirit81
    @bluspirit81 4 роки тому

    Hi ,do you sell mould?

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  4 роки тому

      Thanks for watching bluspirit81. We do not provide moldmaking services, but we do have a list of moldmakers on our website: www.smooth-on.com/moldmaker/

  • @OswaldBeef
    @OswaldBeef 5 років тому +1

    the mold was custom the wheel was not

  • @Jocek17
    @Jocek17 5 років тому

    c mon this is not how to bicose not all steps are correctly shown how to do it