Dried out steering wheel? Olive oil it.

[John Larkin]

Seriously. Mine is a little sunbaked on the top half, all the finish is there but obviously not like new. I read about olive oil on the 'net and thought why not give it a try. It really worked. I wet a papertowel with some (extra virgin for what it's worth, it's lighter than regular) and just wiped on enough to cover the top half of the wheel without dripping. Let it sit for 24 hours and when I checked it, it was softer to the touch, most of the rough feeling was gone and it felt alot more pliable. It was not scammer, sticky or greasy either. I just put another coat on and I will stop there. No discoloration or smell either. It was a pretty great find.

 

[PLAINWHITE T]

As long as Popeye doesn't find out....you're good. (sorry, couldn't resist)

Good tip though, I used it on my work car awhile back and it does help.

 

[Chuck Leeper]

Who knows what that discovery will lead him to!!!

 

[87gninpa]

Wonder if that would work on leather seats as well? Have a 99 Regal GS as a daily driver and the seats are in great shape but theyre hard, no soft as they should be. Dont think the original owner ever conditioned the leather.

 

[John Larkin]

It will work on leather upholstery. All over the internet articles about it, of course a few alarmists but the majority say yes.

 

[87gninpa]

Cool, thanks for the tip. Ill give it a shot.