sticky gummy steering wheel.

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is there a better way to get the sticky goo off or buy a aftermarket wheel?
 

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My steering wheel was brown and gross in my car when I got it, and a good scrub with those Armor All upholstery wipes did the trick.
 

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1. You can always wrap it 2. I used armor all original interior 3. Imagine what all that stuff is :shrug::signs16:
 

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The plastic rubber material GM used decomposes and turns to a sticky goo in many cases. It seems like heat and lack of air flow do the most damage. Trucks that sit for any length of time seem to develop the worst sticky stuff.
 

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i will give it shot but if don't help it. i will remove the steering wheel and soak it in mean green.
 

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Mine was sticky like that also. Used a good rubbing of alcohol. Use plenty and worked well after 2 or 3 cleanings. We use 99 percent at work. 70 percent that you get from pharmacy may work, just might take longer.
 

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well i can try either one and see what happens.
this morning it was awful but it is humid and raining also.
 
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If the chems don't release it... 50 grit sandpaper the crap off. If I was you (I would be more handsome) I would begin looking for a replacement.
 

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If the chems don't release it... 50 grit sandpaper the crap off. If I was you (I would be more handsome) I would begin looking for a replacement.
:gr_grin: nice one.
 

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i know of a replacement from a 91 c1500 but i would like a smaller wheel since im 6'7 360 lbs lol
the steering wheel already rubs me fat roll the wrong way lol.
 

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