Steering wheel

[tomstractor]

My 48 Cub that I am doing over has a perfect steering wheel, no cracks. The hard black outer rim is dead flat black and comes off on your hands.
Is there a paint or clear coat that can be used to coat it that looks right and lasts?

[Gary Dotson]

I just clean them up with hand cleaner (Fast Orange or similar) that usually makes them pretty good. If you still want to paint, any good semi-gloss black paint will work.

[ricky racer]

I painted mine with satin black and it looks great and has lasted for years. After about 12 years, it's starting to wear off in a couple of areas so it's about due for a recoat.

[Dale Finch]

They can be lightly sanded to remove the surface "dead" layer, then either painted (I have also used satin black). I also add an inexpensive steering wheel cover from Walmart, which has the added benefit of making the steering wheel a larger diameter for a more comfortable grip.

[Barnyard]

I clean mine like Gary said and then add a clear coat.

[Alan Riley]

I cleaned mine, filled cracks with JB Weld, sanded smooth, and applied 4 or 5 coats of spray truck bed liner. That was probably 10 years ago and it still looks new.

[CharlieK]

I wear gloves

[k hutchins]

I'm with Charlie K
If l'm on the tractor, chances are l'm getting my hands dirty anyway.