Black hands from wheel?

I wonder if that is the coating that they have when they are new?

It takes a few years of the elements before that thin outter layer of "whatever" wears off and they start spoilin' your day.

Allan

I remember once a neighbor buying a used truck, couldn't understand why his hands were always black after driving truck. My dad drew to his attention, the fact that the former owner who had ownrd the truck since new always had about 3 weeks supply of grease on his hands and arms. This was true even if you met him at 5 am, minutes after he got out of bed in morning. Don't know what his bed sheets looked like.

All it takes is a bit of hand cleaner after mechanical work. There is absolutely no need of this happening. There is NO SHAME in getting dirty, staying that way is another matter. A true tractor or truck operator will keep their enviorment clean. Many high production operators actually eat their lunch right in that seat. I drive trucks last few years, even at 62 I quite often log 12 hours non stop. I always carry two meals in that cab, and their eaten on the go. I quite often did the same on the farm.

Best advice I can give you, go and buy a new steering wheel. It will never end.

I just don't know which way to turn anymore. I'm pretty sure I've got a defective steering wheel. :>)

I have seen a good many of these over the years, yes currently they may look weathered but dirty hands was the initial problem. And yes I quite agree it may not only be grease.

scotty