Steering wheel

[Mike 1948 1Ton]

Maybe its just mine, but whenever my hands are wet and drive the truck, my hands get black and sticky (from the bake-lite?). Should I just paint it with some rattle can enamel?

[Plymouthy Adams]

if you use a rattle can might I suggest an epoxy...….

[stylesadamson]

This steering wheel cover is great on mine:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00INTMG4I/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[ggdad1951]

I used a good enamel rattle can and it's held up 7+ years.

[Ralph Pearce]

I used a good enamel after repairing some cracks, then put a good cover on it (protects and also fattens the grip).  Topped it off with a high quality spinner knob and have been very pleased.  

[Radarsonwheels]

Have you tried simple green? I think mine had seventy years of grease and human skin on it. Maybe brakleen on a rag for starters to cut the worst?

[FlashBuddy]

On 8/29/2019 at 11:26 PM, Ralph Pearce said:

I used a good enamel after repairing some cracks, then put a good cover on it (protects and also fattens the grip).  Topped it off with a high quality spinner knob and have been very pleased.  

Fill the cracks? What how did you accomplish that?

[ggdad1951]

14 hours ago, FlashBuddy said:

Fill the cracks? What how did you accomplish that?

 

There are wheel repair kits out there (I used a POR product on FEF).  You V out the crack, fill it with an epoxy sand down and refinish.

[FlashBuddy]

Thanks Mark. Sounds fun. Bought the epoxy putty on Amazon. Can't wait to get started.

Edited September 27, 2019 by FlashBuddy

[MBF]

 

I wouldnt use brakeclean on a steering wheel as a prep.  I think a wax and grease remover would be kinder to the Bakelite.  I unsend epoxy to repair both of mine and then rattle canned w a clear coat. Both are holding up well