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Down south truckin · 05-03-2008, 07:03 AM

I just bought this saddle tan 3 bar and It's sticky I always thought I had the fix for this because in the past I've just washed them real good with some go jo or fast orange hand cleaner but I've scrubbed this one with gojo,fast orange,hand soap and dish washing soap but it is still sticky.Does anybody have another trick I can try??

Thanks in advance Mike

dan42 · 05-03-2008, 07:12 AM

Steering wheel cover? -have you tried any solvents? Something should work to dissolve whatever is on that wheel, you just haven't found it yet.

hotrodhomi · 05-03-2008, 07:13 AM

I've alway been able to wash them... I'll stay tuned for this one.

jwn1975 · 05-03-2008, 08:10 AM

Keep both hands on the wheel while driving by the topless beach!

HAHAHAHAHAHA

see ten · 05-03-2008, 01:36 PM

Scrubbing bubbles has worked pretty good for me in the past. You might have to do it more than once..........And you still may have to install a cover.

**special-K** · 05-03-2008, 03:31 PM

The problem is I would be cautious about anything too strong.That said,I know Spray 9 or laquer thinner would work.Maybe do that and immediately wash with milder soap.Also Lestoil or Pinesol cut through sticky,like from gummy adhesive from stickers.Just do that rise-wash right after with soap.

fatboys69 · 05-03-2008, 03:59 PM

I used to have one and just washed it in the dishwasher with cascade. The really hot water seemed to cut the sticky off

suville · 05-03-2008, 04:02 PM

Id be very careful using thinners or solvents, most steering wheels are of some form or another plastic, vinyl composition and you can mess it up. I have the same problem but its only in hot weather soooooo? been wondering what would work for this myself, guess I'll stay tuned for the rest of the story!

**tnblazerk5** · 05-03-2008, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatboys69

I used to have one and just washed it in the dishwasher with cascade. The really hot water seemed to cut the sticky off

i did that on one and it worked great

i got 2 of those steering wheels but they came off of olds cars

the other one i used greased lightning just keep it wet and let it set a few mins and take a dish washing brush ( mid stiffness one) and scrub it and rinse rinse rinse and then rinse it again and wipe it dry
if ya dont keep it wet it may stain the metal and discolor the pad

on both wheels i had to do that (both wheels ) a few times over a year or so and then one day they just quit gettin sticky

71Farmtruck · 05-03-2008, 06:04 PM

Googone works good, and it is mild.

05-03-2008, 07:03 AM	#1
Down south truckin Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Lilburn Georgia Posts: 1,240	Help!! My steering wheel is sticky! What do I do? I just bought this saddle tan 3 bar and It's sticky I always thought I had the fix for this because in the past I've just washed them real good with some go jo or fast orange hand cleaner but I've scrubbed this one with gojo,fast orange,hand soap and dish washing soap but it is still sticky.Does anybody have another trick I can try?? Thanks in advance Mike Attached Images

05-03-2008, 07:12 AM	#2
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Help!! My steering wheel is sticky! What do I do? Steering wheel cover? -have you tried any solvents? Something should work to dissolve whatever is on that wheel, you just haven't found it yet. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

05-03-2008, 07:13 AM	#3
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: Help!! My steering wheel is sticky! What do I do? I've alway been able to wash them... I'll stay tuned for this one. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

05-03-2008, 08:10 AM	#4
jwn1975 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Red Lodge Montana Posts: 240	stickey steering wheel Keep both hands on the wheel while driving by the topless beach! HAHAHAHAHAHA

05-03-2008, 01:36 PM	#5
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Help!! My steering wheel is sticky! What do I do? Scrubbing bubbles has worked pretty good for me in the past. You might have to do it more than once..........And you still may have to install a cover.

05-03-2008, 03:31 PM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Help!! My steering wheel is sticky! What do I do? The problem is I would be cautious about anything too strong.That said,I know Spray 9 or laquer thinner would work.Maybe do that and immediately wash with milder soap.Also Lestoil or Pinesol cut through sticky,like from gummy adhesive from stickers.Just do that rise-wash right after with soap. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-03-2008, 03:59 PM	#7
fatboys69 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dayton, Tennessee Posts: 447	Re: Help!! My steering wheel is sticky! What do I do? I used to have one and just washed it in the dishwasher with cascade. The really hot water seemed to cut the sticky off

05-03-2008, 04:02 PM	#8
suville Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Mtn. Home, Idaho Posts: 906	Re: Help!! My steering wheel is sticky! What do I do? Id be very careful using thinners or solvents, most steering wheels are of some form or another plastic, vinyl composition and you can mess it up. I have the same problem but its only in hot weather soooooo? been wondering what would work for this myself, guess I'll stay tuned for the rest of the story!

05-03-2008, 06:04 PM	#10
71Farmtruck Junk Junkie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Humble, TX Posts: 123	Re: Help!! My steering wheel is sticky! What do I do? Googone works good, and it is mild. __________________ Mike 71 Chevrolet C-10 Short Bed Stepside 81 GMC 1500 Sierra Classic Long Bed



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