Sticky Steering Wheel

[macahoom]

I have a Ford Focus S.

It has the original Ford steering wheel which I'm pretty sure is finished in leather.

When the interior of the car gets hot, (when I'm parked, for example) the steering wheel becomes horribly sticky. As the aircon cools the interior down, the stickiness slowly dissipates until the wheel is not sticky anymore.

Note: the stickiness is not caused by direct sunlight; if I shield the wheel, it still gets sticky. It's the interior temperature that is causing the phenomenon.

I have thoroughly cleaned the steering wheel several times using different products without success.

Any ideas?

[giddyup]

Put a cover on it.

[kartman]

Talcum powder

[steven100]

change the steering wheel ....

Edited October 30, 2015 by steven100

[IMHO]

It should be easy to tell if it's finished in leather - look for actual, real, stitching. If yes, are there any cracks, wear marks, or discoloration in the leather? It could just be deteriorating.

Has the wheel ever been coated with a protectant type product? if so, it might just be absorbed product leeching out when it gets hot - in that case, the solution might be to be to let it get super hot then clean it over and over until you can make it go away.

Is there any dampness elsewhere in the car? It might just be a problem caused by super-high humidity levels in the cabin.

Failing those, a steering wheel cover is the cheapest work around.

Edited October 30, 2015 by IMHO

[JAS21]

As a last resort you could try giving it a good scrubb with Megs APC

[Briggsy]

Who else drives the car?

Are they partial to foods like jam sandwiches, toffee or chewing gum? Do they enjoy practical jokes? Are they under 7 or have children under 7? Do they pick their nose?

[WarpSpeed]

Ewe!! Sticky steering wheel?? What have you been doing in your car? I'm not even speculating what the problem may be? ..