Crumbling steering wheel

Mattbigwood · Post by **Mattbigwood** » Tue Nov 10, 2015 9:54 am

On these recent damp mornings I've had an issue with the steering wheel - it becomes sticky and I get black gunk over my hands.
Can I get a covering tape or something to wrap round the wheel, or is that not a good idea?

Post by **Vtecmec** » Tue Nov 10, 2015 9:56 am

Probably either something like this........

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DIY-Leather-C ... SwjyVT0Nbz

or replace the wheel entirely.

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Tue Nov 10, 2015 11:39 am

Is that meant to be a leather covering, or is it plastic?

Mattbigwood · Post by **Mattbigwood** » Tue Nov 10, 2015 11:55 am

wurlycorner wrote:Is that meant to be a leather covering, or is it plastic?

I think it's supposed to be leather.

'92 Si VTEC · Post by **jjmartin349571** » Tue Nov 10, 2015 12:31 pm

The Nardi wheel in my truck is doing this too

Like you say it's a real pain in the arse with wet hands.

I think the only solution is a cover or to get the wheel re-upholstered.

Post by **RattyMcClelland** » Tue Nov 10, 2015 1:12 pm

Royal steering wheels. Around £125 Inc postage costs. Full wheel retrim.

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Tue Nov 10, 2015 2:37 pm

Have you tried a (decent) leather cleaner, followed by a leather conditioner?

Post by **Drax** » Tue Nov 10, 2015 2:41 pm

my Momo does this as well, especially in very cold/warm weather. I just clean my hands afterwards

damon · Post by **damon** » Tue Nov 10, 2015 3:08 pm

Clean your hands after doing what?

'92 Si VTEC · Post by **jjmartin349571** » Tue Nov 10, 2015 3:13 pm

RattyMcClelland wrote:Royal steering wheels. Around £125 Inc postage costs. Full wheel retrim.

That's handy to know, I have a few wheels which will need refurbishment in due course.