of note, it is in the link I posted above
https://rennlist.com/forums/992/1295...r-leather.html

 

The Race-Tex covered heated GT steering wheel in my GTS is disappointingly thin and slick…and I generally like the material.

Will go leather next time.

 

Want more grip? Lightly hand-sand the leather on your steering wheel. Like anything painted, sandpaper will give a bite to the hide depending in the grit used. Best get some scrap leather to practice on though, or an old car with a leather steering wheel. I'd probably start with 220 grit.

 

During dealer prep the interior including the wheel may have been applied with some “product” to give it gloss which makes it feel slick.
I would first use any top brand of leather cleaner, one without conditioner, and see how that feels.
I have two 992’s and have no issues. As a reference my race cars all had suede so I also hate a slick wheel.

 

@drcollie I read an earlier post I think from you in which you suggested a careful not-to-wet application of water and Ivory soap? Sanding sounds really scary. Thanks.

 

That’s cleaning. Sanding is totally different. Practice on a pair of old leather shoes you no longer are about, or a belt, etc.

 

First things first, I would clean it with a damp rag and just a little bit of soap to make sure it's not some product that the dealer used or some other quirk. I take a damp microfiber and (forgive me for this description): grip the wheel firmly, slide your hand back and forth around the rim, and twist occasionally. Firmly, but not so firmly that you worry about the stitching.

Also, use moisturizer. Not on the wheel, on your hands. If your hands are too dry, anything will feel slick.