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Oct 15, 2025 | 04:19 PM

bucwheat

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Sticky steering wheel

Anybody have to deal with a sticky steering wheel,the rubber part in the center part? I have tried alcohol,and mild soap and water.

Oct 15, 2025 | 05:08 PM

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Anybody have to deal with a sticky steering wheel,the rubber part in the center part? I have tried alcohol,and mild soap and water.

Ammonia with some water on a microfiber cloth. Careful, the ammonia stinks and is potent.

Oct 15, 2025 | 08:14 PM

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Common problem in some climates ... the airbag gets sticky. I never found a good long-term solution. Except for covering the airbag with leather. Looks much better as well ...

Oct 15, 2025 | 09:05 PM

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Mine was the same a little sticky. I bought a steering wheel and air bag cover from RFE Design. Problem solved but at a substantial cost.

Oct 16, 2025 | 10:11 AM

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I've had a lot of soft plastic things get sticky. Like umbrella handles, water bottles, etc. So far nothing has worked. I've not tried the ammonia, will have to remember that.

Oct 16, 2025 | 06:06 PM

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I've had a lot of soft plastic things get sticky. Like umbrella handles, water bottles, etc. So far nothing has worked. I've not tried the ammonia, will have to remember that.

I tried the rubbing alcohol and dawn soap but that didn't work. The ammonia took off the sticky substance right off. I then wiped it down with water. Then finished it with some Aerospace 303