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Patrick L. · 07-08-2013, 08:43 AM

These %$&^ steering wheels, again not one of Fords better ideas. Has anyone found a good way of sealing these things ?
I clean mine quite often, at least once a week. This morning it rained during our little coffee clutch and I rarely have the top up. As soon as I got in I noticed my hands were as black as coal along with a favorite shirt [ for some strange reason the belly keeps getting bigger]. I wiped down the wheel trying to dry it with a towel to keep from making things worse. The towel is now black, but thats fine as long as no more clothes were ruined. Just had to rant.

Mike · 07-08-2013, 08:50 AM

I clear coated my steering wheel.

mike

29ModelA · 07-08-2013, 08:56 AM

I painted mine with some of that Fusion paint but I had filled nicks and things with epoxy. It has held up well for 300 miles so far.

If it was a nice original I might try clearing it.

eagle · 07-08-2013, 09:06 AM

My steering wheel is a nice original. It doesn't sound like its anything as bad as yours but it does make my hands a little black sometimes. I use a wet-wipe on it periodically to keep it clean, seems to work as good as anything.

Fred · 07-08-2013, 09:25 AM

The original RED one does the same or worse !!

gilitos · 07-08-2013, 09:36 AM

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Mine always blackens my hands in wet weather. I figure it's deteriorating plastic that's dissolving off.

Tom Wesenberg · 07-08-2013, 09:57 AM

I think cleaning the wheel well, then spaying on a coat of semi-clear laquer would be the surest way to stop the rubbing off.
I wonder if rubbing in a coat of good car wax would do the trick?

Paul in Colorado · 07-08-2013, 03:49 PM

I use a leather steering wheel cover from Wheelskins. They cost more, but look and feel nice. My hands stay clean.

Paul

Patrick L. · 07-08-2013, 04:22 PM

OK, thanks. I was waiting until the body work/paint to re-do the wheel. That rain made a mess of things. I need to do something.

GordonJ · 07-08-2013, 11:24 PM

One quick recommendation for you that seemed to help my 29 steering wheel. Try coating it with a good quality hand lotion - stuff your wife says is expensive. [I think I used Aveena?] The first time will take numerous applications before it stops turning your rags black, but it seems to seal the wheel, especially in humid weather. And...it is easy to reapply if it dries out.

07-08-2013, 08:43 AM	#1
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	sealing the steering wheel These %$&^ steering wheels, again not one of Fords better ideas. Has anyone found a good way of sealing these things ? I clean mine quite often, at least once a week. This morning it rained during our little coffee clutch and I rarely have the top up. As soon as I got in I noticed my hands were as black as coal along with a favorite shirt [ for some strange reason the belly keeps getting bigger]. I wiped down the wheel trying to dry it with a towel to keep from making things worse. The towel is now black, but thats fine as long as no more clothes were ruined. Just had to rant.

07-08-2013, 08:50 AM	#2
Mike Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ASTON, PA. Posts: 725	Re: sealing the steering wheel I clear coated my steering wheel. mike

07-08-2013, 08:56 AM	#3
29ModelA Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Owosso, MI Posts: 673	Re: sealing the steering wheel I painted mine with some of that Fusion paint but I had filled nicks and things with epoxy. It has held up well for 300 miles so far. If it was a nice original I might try clearing it. __________________ 1929 Model A Barn find. California car, just a few more parts to find. Interior, steering box (rebuild), and I am sure much more!

07-08-2013, 09:06 AM	#4
eagle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Eagle Bend, MN Posts: 2,081	Re: sealing the steering wheel My steering wheel is a nice original. It doesn't sound like its anything as bad as yours but it does make my hands a little black sometimes. I use a wet-wipe on it periodically to keep it clean, seems to work as good as anything.

07-08-2013, 09:25 AM	#5
Fred BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: California, Maryland Posts: 1,421	Re: sealing the steering wheel The original RED one does the same or worse !!

07-08-2013, 09:36 AM	#6
gilitos Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 209	Re: sealing the steering wheel Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Mine always blackens my hands in wet weather. I figure it's deteriorating plastic that's dissolving off.

07-08-2013, 09:57 AM	#7
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: sealing the steering wheel I think cleaning the wheel well, then spaying on a coat of semi-clear laquer would be the surest way to stop the rubbing off. I wonder if rubbing in a coat of good car wax would do the trick?

07-08-2013, 03:49 PM	#8
Paul in Colorado Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Arvada, Colorado Posts: 175	Re: sealing the steering wheel I use a leather steering wheel cover from Wheelskins. They cost more, but look and feel nice. My hands stay clean. Paul

07-08-2013, 04:22 PM	#9
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: sealing the steering wheel OK, thanks. I was waiting until the body work/paint to re-do the wheel. That rain made a mess of things. I need to do something.

07-08-2013, 11:24 PM	#10
GordonJ Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Livonia, MI Posts: 54	Re: sealing the steering wheel One quick recommendation for you that seemed to help my 29 steering wheel. Try coating it with a good quality hand lotion - stuff your wife says is expensive. [I think I used Aveena?] The first time will take numerous applications before it stops turning your rags black, but it seems to seal the wheel, especially in humid weather. And...it is easy to reapply if it dries out.