Topic: Tired of Sticky Steering Wheel
in Forum: C3 Engines, Driveline and Handling
Already a Member?
Click Here to Login
Not yet a Member?
Click Here to Register for Free!
I have tried everything to solve the sticky steering wheel problem on my 72. I've tried all kinds of cleaners and degreasers and have found nothing to solve the problem....until today...OK don't laugh but I stopped in O'Reilly's today and bought one of the old leather like Steering Wheel Wraps. I brought it home and my wife laughed at me. I put it on and it really looks pretty good and it feels a heck of a lot better than my old sticky Steering Wheel. Maybe one of these days I'll spring for a new one but for now, This is pretty good.
SPONSOR AD:: (Our Sponsors help support C3VR)
Lonnie, I have found Zaino leather cleaner and finish to work real well, the leather finish has some kind of cow juice in it to make the leather smell like leather again. I do wear those throw away surgical gloves when using it as it seems to irratate my hands.
But it's the cats meow the cows moo for leather.
eboFormer Member
Send PM
Valley Springs, CA - USA
Joined: 6/25/2007
Posts: 360
Vette(s): 1978 metalic
rootbeer/gold,275hp,
350ci/th350
Who's laugh-in. you mean some people dont have those wraps
I wish I had a leather wheel...in 72 they had the old skinny rubber wheels,as they age they break down and get sticky. I have thought about buying a leather one, about a $100.00 in most catalogs.
Well just drop that 72 off at my place, i'd love it's sticky wheel. Somethin to help me hang on when I lite em up
Thats a sweet ride.
Thats a sweet ride.
Lifetime MemberModerator
Duncanville, TX - USA
Joined: 11/8/2003
Posts: 20225
Vette(s): #1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/
Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight"
#2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto
Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas
Wearing driving gloves will help keep the wheel from getting any worse, as well as keep the funk off your hands.
The oils in our hands cause some of the deterioration of the material the wheels are made from. Add years of sun/heat/cold exposure, the stuff just basically disintegrates...
Driving gloves are the best...
Of course, putting on a cover works well, too.
The oils in our hands cause some of the deterioration of the material the wheels are made from. Add years of sun/heat/cold exposure, the stuff just basically disintegrates...
Driving gloves are the best...
Of course, putting on a cover works well, too.
Joel Adams
C3VR Lifetime Member #56 
My Link 
(click for Texas-sized view!) NCRS
"Money can't buy happiness -- but somehow it's more comforting to cry in a CORVETTE than in a Kia"
Lifetime MemberManteca, CA - USA
Joined: 11/20/2005
Posts: 3623
Vette(s): 1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold
1975 L48 4 speed
[QUOTE=bio11]...OK don't laugh but I stopped in O'Reilly's today and bought one of the old leather like Steering Wheel Wraps. [/QUOTE]
That's the 1st thing I would have thought of. There are several cover options on the market these days and I like the feeling of a fatter wheel to grip. There is a style available from Corvette America (I think) for about $40 and it looks pretty good if you don't mind pulling the wheel off to stitch it on, and limited color options. I've used it on the 2 '78s (well, they want $225 for a new one 
) they look fine for now.
) they look fine for now.Jimmy B.
Just can't wait to get on the road again. 
Click to see larger views!
Lifetime MemberIndianapolis, IN - USA
Joined: 9/3/2006
Posts: 2430
Vette(s): Silver 1974 Convertible - L82 4 speed
Low miles (was only 8,900 when I bought it in March 2006) - Now 54K miles. Original owner bought it as an investment for son's college expenses.
2008 Jetstream Blue Convertible
[QUOTE=ebo]
...has some kind of cow juice in it ...
[/QUOTE]
I was wonderin' how it got sticky in the first place 
I wanted a Corvette my whole life, but I never dreamed of all the wonderful people I would meet because of it!
2014216132127r.jpg)
in Forum: C3 Engines, Driveline and Handling
SPONSOR AD: (Our Sponsors help support C3VR)