Sticky Wheel
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From: Moncks Corner SC
Sticky Wheel
Hi,
I have a '72 that I am restoring. It has been in climate controlled storage for the last 24 years. My question is why does the steering wheel always feel a little sticky? I have cleaned it a dozen times with Goo Gone and it's OK for a few days and then it gets sticky again. Otherwise, the wheel is in great shape.
Thanks for any help, Bob
I have a '72 that I am restoring. It has been in climate controlled storage for the last 24 years. My question is why does the steering wheel always feel a little sticky? I have cleaned it a dozen times with Goo Gone and it's OK for a few days and then it gets sticky again. Otherwise, the wheel is in great shape.
Thanks for any help, Bob
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Carjack007, The only cure is to purchase the very exact reproduction 69-75 wheel. I bought one to replace my old, used original wheel that got sticky and I will say, of all the reproduction items that I purchased, in the past three years, this one was the closest to OEM. I think that Corvette Central makes them and has the best price on them. And yes, I have a 68 and the original wheel is different. It belongs on the 67 they came from, not in a C-3, killing your right thigh every time that you get in the car. Lou.
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From: Moncks Corner SC
Carjack007, The only cure is to purchase the very exact reproduction 69-75 wheel. I bought one to replace my old, used original wheel that got sticky and I will say, of all the reproduction items that I purchased, in the past three years, this one was the closest to OEM. I think that Corvette Central makes them and has the best price on them. And yes, I have a 68 and the original wheel is different. It belongs on the 67 they came from, not in a C-3, killing your right thigh every time that you get in the car. Lou.
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Carjack007, The only cure is to purchase the very exact reproduction 69-75 wheel. I bought one to replace my old, used original wheel that got sticky and I will say, of all the reproduction items that I purchased, in the past three years, this one was the closest to OEM. I think that Corvette Central makes them and has the best price on them. And yes, I have a 68 and the original wheel is different. It belongs on the 67 they came from, not in a C-3, killing your right thigh every time that you get in the car. Lou.
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I had a leather cover on the 75 for about 30 years, after the cover was removed the sticky stuff was there also, i had good luck soaking the wheel in WD40 for 2-3 days and them used Goop for a day or so.
Turned out pretty good, removed the sticky and cleaned the wheel up.
Turned out pretty good, removed the sticky and cleaned the wheel up.
