Coating Steering Wheel

[Phred]

The original steering wheel on my 28 phaeton needs better coating/protection to prevent moisture activated red hand syndrome.

In the past I have cleaned, dried, and coated the wheel with spar urethane, but every 2 - 3 years the coating is worn or flaked away and my hands turn red again.

Do you think a automotive clear coat may be a more durable coating for me?

The wheel is exposed to sunlight and moisture and gets lots of use.

Thanks in advance
Phred

 

[chap52]

I believe the coating "lets go" because it never truly bonds to the wheel. Years of oils have soaked into that steering wheel surface. There is a wax and oil remover that is used to prep a car before spraying paint on it. I have used it to wipe grease and oil off an engine to clean it up. It's pretty potent stuff and I don't know if it would cause the steering wheel surface surface to deteriorate in your hands or not.
Rather than go through this every few years I would look at getting a new steering wheel. Chap

 

[Tacoma Bob]

I restored my black wheel late last summer. I used Krylon primer and then top coated with Krylon Fusion rattle can. It is designed for plastic. So far so good. I'm unsure how may reds may be available. I have used Fusion on our plastic patio furniture which is outdoors all year and it holds up quite well.