Need to clean the steering wheel (original) on my 38. Getting sticky black stuff on it in some areas. What is best to clean it with? Should it be coated with anything after cleaning?
Mine wasn't sticky yet but sure left a black grime on my hands just the old tractor steering wheels on the farm. This is what I did: I filed open slightly all the cracks in my wheel and cleaned them. Next, I sealed all the cracks with a heavy duty epoxy. I sanded it all smooth and then shot an industrial epoxy primer to seal it. Next, I painted it with a compatible industrial topcoat. It turned out great. Mind you, I haven't driven the truck with it yet.
1970 Chevrolet C10 Grandpa's -- My first truck -- In progress to shiny Follow the build in the Project Journal 1950 Chevrolet 1-Ton Dually "Ole Red Girl" In the Stovebolt Gallery More pictures here 1951 GMC 9430 1 ton dually--Shiny! | 1972 Chevrolet C20- Rusty- the puzzle box lid for the C10 | 1962 AMC Rambler American- my wife's Parts trucks- 1951 GMC 9300 | 1951-GMC 9430 | 1951- Chevrolet 1300
That sticky black stuff is the actual steering wheel material coming off. It is worse during wet weather or when your hands are sweaty. You need some paint.
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
I did like Fox did, and then used JB epoxy putty. Then 3or4 coats of black Rustoleum. I added a 18in black wrap from off ebay and its been good for 5 years and counting.
