Sticky Steering Wheel

[MY1978]

I have a '78 C10 Silverado with an original steering wheel.  It has started doing the sticky thing.  I have watched some YouTube videos about cleaning it up, and using a flexible paint (Like SEM) to repaint it and seal it.  I was told by an auto pant shop that I also needed to use the SEM sealer and then paint it.  I am wondering if anyone has done this.  Was it successful.  Did it stop the stickiness.  Did it start to flake off.  I would prefer not to buy an new steering wheel to the cost of $250 if 2 cans of paint and some elbow grease will reward me with good results.

Thanks.

[VileZambonie]

Put on some gloves, soak a rag in gasoline. Wipe until all the sticky is gone. Nothing will work better. SEM trim black is awesome stuff if it needs a freshen up.

[Rapid Roy]

I use 99% alcohol and rube it a few times. Helped mine no to be sticky.