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Gunky Ford steering wheels
RAMFM,
Many of you are familiar with the sticky, gunk-collecting steering wheels on 80s and 90s Fords, among others. What would you recommend in terms of a cleaner or solvent? I would rather avoid just wrapping or covering it. Just was thinking there was something commonly by trim shops, dealers or show-car enthusiasts that would be better than any old household cleaner.... Thanks! |
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Try "Goo Gone" or "Goof Off 2" I've even used non Acetone nail polish remover but I'd
check in an inconspicuous spot first. Obviously the Tempo is getting the treatment, eh? StuK "Wound Up" > wrote in message ... > RAMFM, > > Many of you are familiar with the sticky, gunk-collecting steering > wheels on 80s and 90s Fords, among others. What would you recommend in > terms of a cleaner or solvent? I would rather avoid just wrapping or > covering it. Just was thinking there was something commonly by trim > shops, dealers or show-car enthusiasts that would be better than any old > household cleaner.... > > Thanks! > |
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> Obviously the Tempo is getting the treatment, eh?
Boy now THERE'S a car Ford can be prond of :-) Kind of along the lines of the Escort and the Chevy Chevette. ///Mike TS #63 1993 BMW 525i http://community.webshots.com/user/mpompe2 Pics of all the old cars - Newly updated |
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Wound Up wrote:
> RAMFM, > > Many of you are familiar with the sticky, gunk-collecting steering > wheels on 80s and 90s Fords, among others. What would you recommend in > terms of a cleaner or solvent? I would rather avoid just wrapping or > covering it. Just was thinking there was something commonly by trim > shops, dealers or show-car enthusiasts that would be better than any old > household cleaner.... > > Thanks! > Baby wipes. Bucket of 200 just $1.96 @ WalMart. Rob |
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yup they will get that sticky **** off :-P
Dave "trainfan1" > wrote in message ... > Wound Up wrote: >> RAMFM, >> >> Many of you are familiar with the sticky, gunk-collecting steering wheels >> on 80s and 90s Fords, among others. What would you recommend in terms of >> a cleaner or solvent? I would rather avoid just wrapping or covering it. >> Just was thinking there was something commonly by trim shops, dealers or >> show-car enthusiasts that would be better than any old household >> cleaner.... >> >> Thanks! >> > > Baby wipes. Bucket of 200 just $1.96 @ WalMart. > > Rob |
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Sure sold a bunch of them little crappers though! The disposable car personified. Remember
the EXP/LN7? yikes! StuK "TurboMike" > wrote in message ... > > Obviously the Tempo is getting the treatment, eh? > > Boy now THERE'S a car Ford can be prond of :-) Kind of along the lines of the > Escort and the Chevy Chevette. > > > > > ///Mike > TS #63 > 1993 BMW 525i > http://community.webshots.com/user/mpompe2 > Pics of all the old cars - Newly updated > > |
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All, thanks for the replies! I do appreciate your help.
StuK, yes, the damned Tempo again. I've seen that stuff. It's getting more work on it before winter, some just to make me feel better about driving it another year. Bought some bitchin' gray K-Mart floormats (that actually fit perfectly) for $20 today. Also chopped at the console to fit an adjustable cup holder between the seats. Such excitement! Mike, you're pretty much right... I say that it may be a POS, but it's MY POS. But 193,000 and counting, burns almost zero oil between changes, 28 mpg mixed driving. Does 80 just fine up and down 70 and 44. Out of morbid curiosity, I clocked 0-60 at a scorching 12.5 sec. when I first got it, and I have a stick. It'll go over 100 (I actually clocked it once!) if you give it a few minutes. Trainfan and Dep Dog, I've never heard of that, and it's probably a better value for the money. Sticky ****, yes I like that... heh.. The thing is, if I went to the store and actually bought baby wipes, the very instant I did so, my wife would then become the most fertile woman on Earth, and I'd be doomed for sure Thanks again, Wound Up Stuart&Janet wrote: > Try "Goo Gone" or "Goof Off 2" I've even used non Acetone nail polish remover but I'd > check in an inconspicuous spot first. Obviously the Tempo is getting the treatment, eh? > StuK > > > "Wound Up" > wrote in message > ... > >>RAMFM, >> >>Many of you are familiar with the sticky, gunk-collecting steering >>wheels on 80s and 90s Fords, among others. What would you recommend in >>terms of a cleaner or solvent? I would rather avoid just wrapping or >>covering it. Just was thinking there was something commonly by trim >>shops, dealers or show-car enthusiasts that would be better than any old >>household cleaner.... >> >>Thanks! >> > > > |
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TurboMike opined in :
>> Obviously the Tempo is getting the treatment, eh? > > Boy now THERE'S a car Ford can be prond of :-) Kind of along the lines > of the Escort and the Chevy Chevette. > > Fit the need and still do.... lots of people got them cause they HAD to and fell in love with the ugly buggers. Dont be too patronizing on those who have and love them (Not me...I'm in love with the MN12) |
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Backyard Mechanic wrote:
> TurboMike opined in : > > >>>Obviously the Tempo is getting the treatment, eh? >> >>Boy now THERE'S a car Ford can be prond of :-) Kind of along the lines >>of the Escort and the Chevy Chevette. >> > > Fit the need and still do.... lots of people got them cause they HAD to and > fell in love with the ugly buggers. > > Dont be too patronizing on those who have and love them (Not me...I'm in > love with the MN12) Yes, we had few other decent choices when we were buying a car years ago for the money we had. I'm now proud of the homely old thing. It's been across the country many times, endured many hard winters, and NEVER, not once, ever, left me stranded. It did blow a heater core, which lead to a scary Cheech & Chong moment when I hit the defroster, but I made it to work. The fan went while climbing up to Santa Fe in July, and the engine got so hot it rattled badly before I could stop it (shudder), but no problems. Good mileage and cheap parts = more money for the '67! My mom had a ****vette. I think the Tempo comes out as a BMW in comparison |
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