Ideas for polishing my Steering Wheel ?
 

I've tried using fine rubbing compound and that's helped but it takes a lot of rubbing.
Thought maybe someone knows a better way.
My wheel is black and I don't want to remove it for the polishing.
I would appreciate any ideals.

Re: Ideas for polishing my Steering Wheel ?
 

I think I'd pull the wheel, chuck it in a vice, and machine polish it with a rag ball on a drill or something similar. Not removing the wheel is probably false economy in terms of time saved.

You could also start with a heavier grit of compound and then finish up with finer stuff.

Re: Ideas for polishing my Steering Wheel ?
 

Here you go.. (original GM steering wheel Vapor buffing patent pdf document attached).

Don't try this at home though without a big ole vapor canister breathing apparatus or preferably separate supply.

Shortcut is just to buy the OEM repro

Re: Ideas for polishing my Steering Wheel ?
 

Make that "OER" not "OEM"..

Re: Ideas for polishing my Steering Wheel ?
 

As I understand it, you can sand using light grit sand paper to 2000 grit and the finish will look as good as new. I bought an extra steering wheel which is great, but for some reason it's a bit dull. I've already ordered 2000 grit and plan to test the theory on a reject first.

On a side note, I've read the same applies to belt buckles.

Can I ask what compound you are using?

Re: Ideas for polishing my Steering Wheel ?
 

Yes I've done this on 5-6 wheels and they have always turned out great. Started with 500 grit for bad scratches and worked up to 2500 grit or so