How do you make a steering wheel shine - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

teeitup · 10-07-2011, 11:47 PM

I've got 3 pretty good black steering wheels and 2 of them are a bit dull, anyway to make shine again without painting them? Thanks for any help, Randy

**LockDoc** · 10-08-2011, 12:08 AM

Randy,

I use a product called GOO-GONE to get the oily residue off of them. Should be able to get it at Wally-World, Walgreens, Farm stores, or hardware stores. Use plenty, it won't hurt the wheel. If it looks pretty decent when you get that done put a couple coats of paste wax on it.

LockDoc

bigbadchev72 · 10-08-2011, 12:15 AM

The dullness is probably just years of grime, maybe some laquer thinner or the like, then hit it with the buffer.

**70shortfleet** · 10-08-2011, 12:17 AM

Randy, you can sand scratches out with very fine sand paper, 400 to 1000 grit depending on how deep your scratches are and then use a polishing compound and it will shine up very nice

67chevy1series · 10-08-2011, 12:38 AM

well 40 years worth of daily driver style steering seems to get them shining and smooth! lol

cdowns · 10-08-2011, 07:37 AM

mcguires has a product "plastix" it is excellent for cleaning polishing all types of plastic and glass products to like new condition

real cheap easy to use and works excellent

msgross · 10-08-2011, 08:13 AM

I use Brasso on plastic lenses to bring them back to life... I bet a good cleaning and a little elbow grease would work...

Let us know how it comes out..

wilbilt · 10-08-2011, 01:21 PM

Do you think any of those products will work on mine?

**leddzepp** · 10-08-2011, 01:24 PM

Meguiars has a new product called "ultimate compound"

I have had very good results with it.

**LockDoc** · 10-08-2011, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wilbilt

Do you think any of those products will work on mine?

Heck yes, that will buff right out...

LockDoc

67chevy1series · 10-08-2011, 03:15 PM

it will work on his....... peices that are left!

teeitup · 10-09-2011, 09:56 AM

Thanks for the info guys!!!!!!!!!

flashed · 10-09-2011, 09:42 PM

Once you get it clean just wipe some baby oil on it ,I use it in my El Camino and Chevelle on the steering wheel ,seats ,door panels and dash pads ,even on all the exposed rubber gaskets .I plan to use it on my truck when it comes home from the bodyshop one day.

10-07-2011, 11:47 PM	#1
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	How do you make a steering wheel shine I've got 3 pretty good black steering wheels and 2 of them are a bit dull, anyway to make shine again without painting them? Thanks for any help, Randy __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

10-08-2011, 12:08 AM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,405	Re: How do you make a steering wheel shine Randy, I use a product called GOO-GONE to get the oily residue off of them. Should be able to get it at Wally-World, Walgreens, Farm stores, or hardware stores. Use plenty, it won't hurt the wheel. If it looks pretty decent when you get that done put a couple coats of paste wax on it. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

10-08-2011, 12:15 AM	#3
bigbadchev72 People know me Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hermiston, oregon Posts: 840	Re: How do you make a steering wheel shine The dullness is probably just years of grime, maybe some laquer thinner or the like, then hit it with the buffer. __________________ 1972 k/5 blazer CST 4X4 Crate 350, th350/205, dana44with trac-loc/14 bolt with detroit locker, 4 wheel discs 4.56s, 8" suspension lift using 73-87springs, 1" zerorate custom front crossmember, HAD CV drivelines and driveshaft e-brake, full cage, PRP seats, Full autometer gauges, 38x14.5x16 Toyo M/Ts, 16x10 Polished aluminum rockcrusher wheels 1967 longbox 4x4, Strong 400/400/208, 44/12bolt 4.10s, 6" lift, 35" Toyo M/Ts on corvette rally wheels

10-08-2011, 12:17 AM	#4
70shortfleet Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St.Peters, MO Posts: 2,226	Re: How do you make a steering wheel shine Randy, you can sand scratches out with very fine sand paper, 400 to 1000 grit depending on how deep your scratches are and then use a polishing compound and it will shine up very nice

10-08-2011, 12:38 AM	#5
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: How do you make a steering wheel shine well 40 years worth of daily driver style steering seems to get them shining and smooth! lol

10-08-2011, 07:37 AM	#6
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: How do you make a steering wheel shine mcguires has a product "plastix" it is excellent for cleaning polishing all types of plastic and glass products to like new condition real cheap easy to use and works excellent __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

10-08-2011, 08:13 AM	#7
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: How do you make a steering wheel shine I use Brasso on plastic lenses to bring them back to life... I bet a good cleaning and a little elbow grease would work... Let us know how it comes out.. __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

10-08-2011, 01:21 PM	#8
wilbilt Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Northern California Posts: 189	Re: How do you make a steering wheel shine Do you think any of those products will work on mine? __________________ 1971 GMC C2500 Custom Camper - Second Owner. 350/TH350, Dana 60 Rear.

10-08-2011, 01:24 PM	#9
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,996	Re: How do you make a steering wheel shine Meguiars has a new product called "ultimate compound" I have had very good results with it. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

10-08-2011, 03:15 PM	#11
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: How do you make a steering wheel shine it will work on his....... peices that are left!

10-09-2011, 09:56 AM	#12
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	Re: How do you make a steering wheel shine Thanks for the info guys!!!!!!!!! __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

10-09-2011, 09:42 PM	#13
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: How do you make a steering wheel shine Once you get it clean just wipe some baby oil on it ,I use it in my El Camino and Chevelle on the steering wheel ,seats ,door panels and dash pads ,even on all the exposed rubber gaskets .I plan to use it on my truck when it comes home from the bodyshop one day.



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