My 78 Scottsdale 4x4 wheel is in the tub as we speak. I also ordered the paint. Thank you so much for this advice. I had not wanted to restore this truck and not update the wheel, but now it will be completely restored and NO parts from China will be used. Thanks very much!!
I've got a couple of sticky mid-70's Chevy Malibu Classic wheels. What you did looks good, using some interesting ideas. I'm sure you know this, but there are a couple of things you didn't mention, and I just wanted mention them for people watching who may not know. When you showed wire-cup brushing the center metal surface under the wheel, you mentioned it's the horn contact surface. It does make contact with the steering shaft spline which provides the ground to the metal hub. But the real horn contact surface is the center metal surface on the top side of the wheel, since that's where the horn button makes the contact with the grounded hub. That needs cleaning even more than the bottom. It looks like you cleaned the top side on your wheel too, but you didn't mention cleaning the top side in the video. If you don't have clean metal on the top center hub, your horn won't work well, due to poor contact connection. Also, when you paint your steering wheel, you MUST mask off the clean top metal center surface, because if you paint over that metal, the horn won't work at all. Thanks for your video!
Oh this is awesome! Thanks for creating this video. I just shared it with my 170 member Camaro restoration group. You'll probably get a lot more likes in the near future. My only contention is painting the wheel. I'm wondering if wearing driving gloves after cleaning it would prevent (or prolong) some of the stickiness due to the oils on your hands. 🤔 Thanks Again!! 🙏🏼
I was wondering if that would be a good idea, I want it to last. My only worry was making it slippery. Please let me know if that is working out okay, thanks Paul.
I’ve been told that works as long as it’s compatible with the interior paint you use. Guys have reached out and told me they have had great success using the clear as well. 👍🏻
Didn’t work at all for me. Soaked for 3 days. Scrubbed with a nylon brush, then a small metal wire brush. Currently looking for other options. Thanks anyway.
My 78 Scottsdale 4x4 wheel is in the tub as we speak. I also ordered the paint. Thank you so much for this advice. I had not wanted to restore this truck and not update the wheel, but now it will be completely restored and NO parts from China will be used. Thanks very much!!
Hell yeah!!👍🏻 Thanks for watching! Glad I could help!!!
How did it turn out? I’m considering doing this to my 80 GMC c15 steering wheel.
I've got a couple of sticky mid-70's Chevy Malibu Classic wheels. What you did looks good, using some interesting ideas. I'm sure you know this, but there are a couple of things you didn't mention, and I just wanted mention them for people watching who may not know. When you showed wire-cup brushing the center metal surface under the wheel, you mentioned it's the horn contact surface. It does make contact with the steering shaft spline which provides the ground to the metal hub. But the real horn contact surface is the center metal surface on the top side of the wheel, since that's where the horn button makes the contact with the grounded hub. That needs cleaning even more than the bottom. It looks like you cleaned the top side on your wheel too, but you didn't mention cleaning the top side in the video. If you don't have clean metal on the top center hub, your horn won't work well, due to poor contact connection. Also, when you paint your steering wheel, you MUST mask off the clean top metal center surface, because if you paint over that metal, the horn won't work at all. Thanks for your video!
Great video….I’ve been dealing with a sticky slimy steering wheel for years on my 73 LT Camaro. gonna try your method.
It definitely works! Just remember prep is everything. Thanks for watching!😊
I have a 1973 Z28, please let me know how yours turned out, thanks in advance, Paul.
Great job!! I have that exact wheel with the same problem. I’m definitely going to do just what you did. Thanks for the info.
Glad to help!
I have same wheel also, sticky as heck. Thanks!
Oh this is awesome!
Thanks for creating this video.
I just shared it with my 170 member Camaro restoration group.
You'll probably get a lot more likes in the near future.
My only contention is painting the wheel.
I'm wondering if wearing driving gloves after cleaning it would prevent (or prolong) some of the stickiness due to the oils on your hands. 🤔
Thanks Again!! 🙏🏼
@@80CAMZ28 Thanks so much!!!
I use the SEM satin clear over my base coats. It adds a layer of protection.
Definitely gonna try that for the interior trim! Great idea!
I was wondering if that would be a good idea, I want it to last. My only worry was making it slippery. Please let me know if that is working out okay, thanks Paul.
Good info, have to try that out!👍
How do you feel about putting a couple of coats of clear over the black, thanks in advance, Paul.
I’ve been told that works as long as it’s compatible with the interior paint you use. Guys have reached out and told me they have had great success using the clear as well. 👍🏻
Didn’t work at all for me. Soaked for 3 days. Scrubbed with a nylon brush, then a small metal wire brush. Currently looking for other options. Thanks anyway.
@@toddcrittenden-li1qi Sorry to hear that .