[1960HDGMC]

Hello, I have just sanded a steering wheel till I am ready to paint it. Since it is a hands on item, it needs a really tuff finish. Does anyone know what type of paint products the factory used? Also, are there better products that will yield an even better finish, while leaving a factory sheen? I want the wheel to look like a factory original wheel that has no wear, like an NOS piece.
I have read where some folks dYE the wheel. I have used qUIK sTEEL (LIKE jb wELD) AND sUPER gLUE ON THE HAIRLINE CRACKS OF THIS WHEEL. I DO NOT KNOW IF A DYE PRODuct would take well to this surface.
Has anyone had a wheel powdercoated? Is it a viable finish over these old rubberized plastic wheels? I would think they would melt in the oven at 400 degrees for 10 minutes.
Any ideas,suggestions and general help will be very much appreciated. Thanks, Greg Mead