WOW! The lemon ammonia did wonders on our '04 C5. After many years of ownership, within a few days the airbag cover became sticky and unsightly. When I called C & S for advice Steve suggested Lyle's video. THANK YOU!! Still have to use vinyl treatment to get the black color back, but we're totally pleased! Thanks again, C & S!!
Did exactly as he stated. And it took one rag and worked beyond great. I then put Armour All Leather Care with Bees Wax. Put the shine back on and it looks like new. C5 vette 2001. Thank you so much for your video.
Hi Lyle, this is beninchesapeake. Got my air bag off in about 5 minutes and had it clean in about 15. The lemon ammonia really works fast! I have a 03 AE so I'm waiting for the first coat of paint to dry right now. Thanks again for a great cleaning tip and video!
Wow!!! I can't tell you how much I appreciate this. I tried it today and it really, really works...and with ease. Up till today I tried interior cleaner, citrus goop remover, Windex, alcohol, tar remover and lacquer thinner, brake cleaner and WD-40. None of them worked. This lemon ammonia trick did the job beautifully and easily.
Really appreciate the advice in this video. After trying soap and water, mineral spirit and a lot of scrubbing, I saw this video and then tried lemon ammonia. The sticky stuff ran off almost like melting ice cream. Thanks a million for this solution.
I just used lemon ammonia on my 50th anniversary edition. It did an amazing job. I used armor protectant on it prior and let it dry. Then lightly put ammonia on cloth. It all came off and no discolor. Thank you!!!
Worked perfectly. On a 17k mile Vette never in the sun, the cover still got sticky. The ammonia treatment worked perfectly. I followed it up with some black shoe cream, which restored it to factory black. Wow, should have found this solution before. Thanks!!!
I have to agree with all those comments below. THE SOLUTION to a sticky airbag cover is the lemon ammonia. I poured a small amount into a very small spray bottle. Sat in the car with a towel over my legs and carefully sprayed the cover. It took 3 applications, but only had to use one micro fiber towel. Worked like magic. Thank you for this great tip.
Broooo! I was looking at buying a different steering wheel! I bought “expensive” Brillo brand lemon ammonia ($7). One microfiber towel and it’s ALL gone!! Some rubbing with the microfiber town and it’s got zero stick! Sure it’s matt e colored now but it’s great. I used Armor All protectant wipes the whole steering wheel which brought back a little shine. I mean. $7.00!! Done! Thank you!!!
Excellent!! Stay away from Armor All--it dries things out. Go to something like Vinyl-x that nourishes the vinyl rather than depletes it. Other than that, great job! Lyle
My 2002 Buick Regal LS Airbag cover on the steering wheel is all stained I was wondering if this trick will work where can you buy Lemon 🍋 Ammonia? Does Walmart even sell this still? Lemon 🍋 Ammonia?
@@csvette Hi Lyle my Airbag horn cover is not sticky it just has stains/smear idk if it is UV Sun Damage but my question is this will lemon 🍋 ammonia remove any UV Stains on the airbag horn cover? Mine is not sticky it’s just got some stains on it
Sunlight and heat may accelerate things, but this process simply removes the paint that has reacted over time with the vinyl. The black version is painted too, it is just that when you remove the paint, the vinyl underneath is black.
I did the black air bag cover on my 2003. I used Goof Off to clean it and it worked good. The only problem is once you clean it not only is it not shiny any more, but it is not black either, it's more of a Gun Powder Gray. I used VHT SP942 Satin Black Vinyl Die and it came out looking brand new. FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS ON THE CAN. 3 Coats, light, light, medium in a controlled atmosphere and allow plenty of time to dry. VHT, Duplicolor, and Krylon are all part of Sherwin Williams and is good stuff. You are right, I don't think the Shale matches exact. There is another brand (I think it's SEM) that I've been told is closer but I don't have Shale so I'm not sure.
I had the same problem with my C5 air bag cover. I used Isopropyl Alcohol (97%), an old sock and a clean cloth. The aloohol is readily available at your grocery, drug or box store. Add alcohol to the rag, wipe around the cover, changing to a clean section as needed with new alcohol added. Wipe with clean cloth. Continue the cycle until the cover is clean. Add leather/vinyl treatment to bring the shine back. Looks like new.
Hello sir i have s 85 corvette yes i sm stupid and didnt do any research on the 85 corvette so i have it .. Its runs but i would like your advice to how to fix what's wrong wih it. May i have your advise to teach me more about the 85 corvette yes im not the sharpest tool but it works..
Hi Bob! I can help you over specific hurdles as you work through your problems, but I cannot teach you to be a Corvette mechanic online or by phone. I'll help where I can, but you're going to need someone there who knows what they are doing. Lyle
I have my 2000 C5 at C&S right now. I'm pretty good at fixing most things that aren't electrical, even some electrical. But these cars are big time electrical nightmares. If you need work on your Vette, I would recommend these guys over ANYBODY. Period. BTW, I drove it 100 miles one-way to get it here......
Brake cleaner works too, but it costs a lot more than the lemon ammonia and most Corvette owners that I know don't keep brake cleaner at home. I'm glad you did and that you got an excellent result! Lyle
I just did this to my 2004 C5 Z06. Mine had just started to get a little sticky. WOW! This worked Perfect! Took maybe 25 minutes. I just put a little on some microfiber towels. Slowly worked around the cover. After I finished I wiped down with a vinyl cleaner then protected it with some Maguiars vinyl protectant and shine. Cover looks new!!
WOW! The lemon ammonia did wonders on our '04 C5. After many years of ownership, within a few days the airbag cover became sticky and unsightly. When I called C & S for advice Steve suggested Lyle's video. THANK YOU!! Still have to use vinyl treatment to get the black color back, but we're totally pleased! Thanks again, C & S!!
Did exactly as he stated. And it took one rag and worked beyond great. I then put Armour All Leather Care with Bees Wax. Put the shine back on and it looks like new. C5 vette 2001. Thank you so much for your video.
My 98 C5 airbag has been sticky for years, and I hate it! I am going to try this this weekend. Thank you Lyle
I did this yesterday to my ‘98 Vette. Worked great! Thanks a lot!
Thank you so much Lyle. I had no idea where the sticky came from. It just seemed to appear one day. Now I know. Thanks again.
Always look forward to Lyle’s corvette insights!
Hi Lyle, this is beninchesapeake. Got my air bag off in about 5 minutes and had it clean in about 15. The lemon ammonia really works fast! I have a 03 AE so I'm waiting for the first coat of paint to dry right now. Thanks again for a great cleaning tip and video!
I just tried this on my 1999 C5...Wow is all i can say it worked perfectly!!
Thanks Lyle. I just tried this on my new (to me) 04. It worked great and took less than 15 minutes.
Wow!!! I can't tell you how much I appreciate this. I tried it today and it really, really works...and with ease. Up till today I tried interior cleaner, citrus goop remover, Windex, alcohol, tar remover and lacquer thinner, brake cleaner and WD-40. None of them worked.
This lemon ammonia trick did the job beautifully and easily.
Joe, I'm happy it worked out so well for you! Enjoy! Lyle
Thanks, great tip. Love the outcome of my shale cover and CA paint was great!
Really appreciate the advice in this video. After trying soap and water, mineral spirit and a lot of scrubbing, I saw this video and then tried lemon ammonia. The sticky stuff ran off almost like melting ice cream. Thanks a million for this solution.
Worked like a charm! Really useful information!
Thanks! Just finished ours tonight - looks new again! Have to see it to believe it - exactly as described!
I come here for all my C5 questions!!
I just used lemon ammonia on my 50th anniversary edition. It did an amazing job. I used armor protectant on it prior and let it dry. Then lightly put ammonia on cloth. It all came off and no discolor. Thank you!!!
Worked perfectly. On a 17k mile Vette never in the sun, the cover still got sticky. The ammonia treatment worked perfectly. I followed it up with some black shoe cream, which restored it to factory black. Wow, should have found this solution before. Thanks!!!
I tried this procedure this morning and it worked like a charm. Lemon Ammonia cost $1 at Dollar General.
Best $1.07 you'll ever spend, right? :) Lyle
I have to agree with all those comments below. THE SOLUTION to a sticky airbag cover is the lemon ammonia. I poured a small amount into a very small spray bottle. Sat in the car with a towel over my legs and carefully sprayed the cover. It took 3 applications, but only had to use one micro fiber towel. Worked like magic. Thank you for this great tip.
I had mine out and i used laquer thinner. It did a great job
This works great. Looks brand new again.
Thank you so much. This is exactly what I was looking for.
LYLE THANKS FOR SHARING THIS INFORMATION WITH US, VERY INTERESTING AND HELPFUL, AND COMMENTS ARE APPRECIATED
Why are you screaming?? Are you really THAT excited?
Nice tip, thanks 🙏🏼
Don't have a 'Vette, but my 2006 GTO's airbag cover is doing the exact same thing. I shall give this a try.
You have a better with another body kit
How reliable are those gto's ??
Do you dilute the lemon ammonia or use it full strength
Did you put anything on afterwards to put a shine back on?
Broooo! I was looking at buying a different steering wheel! I bought “expensive” Brillo brand lemon ammonia ($7). One microfiber towel and it’s ALL gone!! Some rubbing with the microfiber town and it’s got zero stick! Sure it’s matt e colored now but it’s great. I used Armor All protectant wipes the whole steering wheel which brought back a little shine. I mean. $7.00!! Done! Thank you!!!
Excellent!! Stay away from Armor All--it dries things out. Go to something like Vinyl-x that nourishes the vinyl rather than depletes it. Other than that, great job! Lyle
Do you have to rinse ammonia off?
Thanks for the solution. I'm having the issue with my 2011 C6 Grand Sport.
My 2002 Buick Regal LS Airbag cover on the steering wheel is all stained I was wondering if this trick will work where can you buy Lemon 🍋 Ammonia? Does Walmart even sell this still? Lemon 🍋 Ammonia?
Dollar store usually has it.
@@csvette I am actually from Canada 🇨🇦 does the dollar store have it or does Walmart have it?
@@fordmustang98guy Wal Mart Should have it, too.
@@csvette my Airbag cover is not sticky it just has stains/smear are you sure lemon 🍋 ammonia will help?
@@csvette Hi Lyle my Airbag horn cover is not sticky it just has stains/smear idk if it is UV Sun Damage but my question is this will lemon 🍋 ammonia remove any UV Stains on the airbag horn cover? Mine is not sticky it’s just got some stains on it
Sunlight and heat may accelerate things, but this process simply removes the paint that has reacted over time with the vinyl. The black version is painted too, it is just that when you remove the paint, the vinyl underneath is black.
Hey Lyle, what did you use on the crossed flags, the little horn symbols and the AIRBAG lettering? A toothbrush, maybe??
I did the black air bag cover on my 2003. I used Goof Off to clean it and it worked good. The only problem is once you clean it not only is it not shiny any more, but it is not black either, it's more of a Gun Powder Gray. I used VHT SP942 Satin Black Vinyl Die and it came out looking brand new. FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS ON THE CAN. 3 Coats, light, light, medium in a controlled atmosphere and allow plenty of time to dry. VHT, Duplicolor, and Krylon are all part of Sherwin Williams and is good stuff.
You are right, I don't think the Shale matches exact. There is another brand (I think it's SEM) that I've been told is closer but I don't have Shale so I'm not sure.
I would like to thank you for giving me the advice on the conversation kit from c3 to 700r trans. Nosale 🙏🏾
Lyle I have a 93 C4. Will that work on the plastic on the center console
I had the same problem with my C5 air bag cover. I used Isopropyl Alcohol (97%), an old sock and a clean cloth. The aloohol is readily available at your grocery, drug or box store. Add alcohol to the rag, wipe around the cover, changing to a clean section as needed with new alcohol added. Wipe with clean cloth. Continue the cycle until the cover is clean. Add leather/vinyl treatment to bring the shine back. Looks like new.
Thanks! I will try this on my son's 2000 silverado.
My C6 doesn't have this issue.
My airbag horn cover on my 2002 Buick Regal is all Stained it doesn’t feel sticky but I was wondering if this Lemon 🍋 Ammonia stuff will work?
This should work on my Caddy CTS, Thnx!
I have a 2000 C5 with no issues. When are people seeing this problem? I live in Canada with a cooler climate and low humidity.
Hello sir i have s 85 corvette yes i sm stupid and didnt do any research on the 85 corvette so i have it .. Its runs but i would like your advice to how to fix what's wrong wih it. May i have your advise to teach me more about the 85 corvette yes im not the sharpest tool but it works..
Hi Bob! I can help you over specific hurdles as you work through your problems, but I cannot teach you to be a Corvette mechanic online or by phone. I'll help where I can, but you're going to need someone there who knows what they are doing. Lyle
Thank you, mine is awful, will try tomorrow
I have my 2000 C5 at C&S right now. I'm pretty good at fixing most things that aren't electrical, even some electrical. But these cars are big time electrical nightmares. If you need work on your Vette, I would recommend these guys over ANYBODY. Period. BTW, I drove it 100 miles one-way to get it here......
You can just use brake cleaner. Works great. Then I ceramic coated it.
Brake cleaner works too, but it costs a lot more than the lemon ammonia and most Corvette owners that I know don't keep brake cleaner at home. I'm glad you did and that you got an excellent result! Lyle
I just did this to my 2004 C5 Z06. Mine had just started to get a little sticky.
WOW! This worked Perfect! Took maybe 25 minutes. I just put a little on some microfiber towels. Slowly worked around the cover. After I finished I wiped down with a vinyl cleaner then protected it with some Maguiars vinyl protectant and shine. Cover looks new!!
Mine is sticky as can be..
Me
$1 at Dollar General for a quart!!
Thanks wow not happy about the repaint. Ill just leave it alone