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first post in forever.
Finally getting the old girl back together.
Noticed my steering wheel is seemingly melting. Its very tacky and not pleasant to touch.
Is there a way to coat or seal this as the wheel is in decent shape ? Or do I need to find a new one?
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first post in forever.
Finally getting the old girl back together.
Noticed my steering wheel is seemingly melting. Its very tacky and not pleasant to touch.
Is there a way to coat or seal this as the wheel is in decent shape ? Or do I need to find a new one? If it's not cracked that bad but it's sticky best to give it to me. It's begging for a new owner. lol Is the car in the sun a lot? Maybe try some wax & grease remover on it. Not too much
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This was posted on PY from a similar question: (not my response, I don't know)
I've had good luck getting rid of the sticky by using hand cleaner. Joes works really good
I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not sure. I feel like I am diagonally parked in a parallel universe. 1968 400 convertible (Scarlet) 1976 T/A - 455 LE (No Burt) 1976 T/A New baby, starting full restoration. 1968 350 - 4 speed 'vert - 400 clone (the Beast!) 1968 350 convertible - Wife's car now- 400 clone (Aleutian Blue) (Blue Angel) 2008 Durango - DD 2008 GXP - New one from NH is AWESOME! 2017 Durango Citadel - Modern is nice! HEMI is amazing! 1998 Silverado Z71 - Father-daughter project 1968 400 coupe - R/A clone (Blue Pearl) (sold) 1967 326 convertible - Sold  1980 T/A SE Bandit - Sold
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It's useless. The plastic is breaking down after 51 years. Time for a repop wood wheel.
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It's useless. The plastic is breaking down after 51 years. Time for a repop wood wheel. Easy Bob, your going to wet your depends. lol
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You're lucky I'm not allowed into Canada. Those are fighting words
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Well I'm truly sorry Bob, it was not my intention to cause you any stress. Can I send you some beer? I love our friends from NY.
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Thanks for all the replies guys.
Great to see the community still going strong after being away for a few years!
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I've got one in my 69 goat. It's a little sticky. I had another 69 goat that I sold. That had a wheel that was really gooey and soft. I got a pretty nice non sticky one from a friend and replaced it. There are better and worse ones out there. They are deteriorating at different rates but they are deteriorating. My point was that if your wheel is getting sticky it is toast and there is not much to do about it. That is my experience. I'm not offended Gus. Just kidding around.
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Seems like the wood replacement is the best option as most of these wheels are starting to break down.
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My wheel has been sticky and then not through the years. It comes and goes depending on the heat levels inside the car. I would try a little armor-all or some sort of cleaner/sealer with silicone. Of course you don’t want your steering wheel too slippery. That might cause other issues you don’t want.
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