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Sticky sport wheel!

Discussion in 'Interior City' started by hwprouty, Dec 10, 2011.

  1. hwprouty

    hwprouty Platinum Level Contributor

    Question for you steering wheel restorers!
    I have a couple Sport Wheels, the rubber rims are sticky....What would you use to get rid of it/clean them up?
    One more ? does dying these work? and if so what product to use?
    Thanks for your help as usual!
     
    hwprouty, Dec 10, 2011
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  2. william.ali.kay

    william.ali.kay Needs more cowbell!

    william.ali.kay, Dec 10, 2011
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  3. hwprouty

    hwprouty Platinum Level Contributor

    Thanks William!
     
    hwprouty, Dec 11, 2011
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  4. wkillgs

    wkillgs Gold Level Contributor

    If all else fails, a leather cover is a nice option.
     
    wkillgs, Dec 12, 2011
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  5. 68 LeSabre 4dr

    68 LeSabre 4dr Well-Known Member

    :Dou: Check the rear ash trays for drive in movie tickets . If you find a few I would try some darn good cleaner or search the above thread here on V8 !

    :bla: :bla:
     
    68 LeSabre 4dr, Dec 12, 2011
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  6. guyrobert

    guyrobert Guyrobert

    I have this problem on my Brown Buick, The best solution I have found is WD40 you can clean the wheel with it and it stops it from being sticky without being too slippery (303 vinyl protectant) you will have to reapply it every couple of weeks.
     
    guyrobert, Dec 12, 2011
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  7. ddhathaway

    ddhathaway Platinum Level Contributor

    I had the same question about dyeing. I've got a maroon wheel that I need to be black. I could put a leather cover over the wheel itself, but don't how to recolor the vinyl or plastic or whatever it is on the horn button rim, assuming it's even possible.

    Dennis
     
    ddhathaway, Dec 12, 2011
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  8. GStage1

    GStage1 Always looking for parts!

    Use SEM and you can dye it.....use Purple Power to degrease/clean the item first...then wipe down with lacquer thinner and air dry.......ready to spray.
     
    GStage1, Dec 12, 2011
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  9. hwprouty

    hwprouty Platinum Level Contributor

    Took me a minute but I got it!!
    HAAAAHAAA!!
     
    hwprouty, Dec 13, 2011
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  10. hwprouty

    hwprouty Platinum Level Contributor

    George, do you need to mask the stainless off, I get that it's STAINLESS but you never know!
    Also can you go from a darker color to a lighter shade, IE saddle to sandlewood?
     
    Last edited: Dec 13, 2011
    hwprouty, Dec 13, 2011
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  11. hwprouty

    hwprouty Platinum Level Contributor

    OK all the SEM stuff seems to be vinyl paint, not dye. VHT seems to be dye. Paint tells me the stainless would need to be masked.
    Dye maybe not.
    Trying to match as close as possible to Brenda's '70 sandlewood interior.
    Any thoughts?
     
    hwprouty, Jan 7, 2012
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  12. GStage1

    GStage1 Always looking for parts!

    Yes, you can remove the stainless band....use a small flat blade screwdriver and it will slip off.....slide off from the front towards the instrument cluster.....you will be surprised by the amount of dirt under the band.

    Use Purple Power to clean it and follow the steps I listed above....use SEM....will work the best and last the longest.

    Yes, you can go from darker to lighter.....but will take 2-3 light coats to work.
     
    GStage1, Jan 7, 2012
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  13. hwprouty

    hwprouty Platinum Level Contributor

    OK George....I'm gonna give it a shot!
    Thanks for your advice again!
     
    hwprouty, Jan 7, 2012
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