gmv@petfe.UUCP (George Verbosh) (10/09/84)
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I own a 1974 Cutlass with a sticky problem. Maybe someone on the
net can help.
In the last year (maybe 2 yrs) the vinyl on the dash and steering
wheel has gotten 'sticky'. I've used denatured alcohol, upholstery
cleaner, and various liquid cleaners (Windex, 409, etc). None
of these seem to do much.
At first, I accused my wife of eating ice cream in the car and
causing this mess {;-)}, but when it didn't cleanup, I knew it
was not normal dirt. It looks almost as though the vinyl is
exuding some form of 'oil' (no, no, no, not 10W30). It is VERY
sticky and annoying when it is on the wheel. Nothing may be
put on the dash, since it will stick. The vinyl hasn't changed in
appearance (at least that I can tell), and doesn't appear to be
breaking down.
HELP! Any (reasonable) suggestions would be appreciated.
Sign me: Nuts in New Jersey!
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Phone: 201/870-5910heneghan@ihuxa.UUCP (Joe Heneghan) (10/10/84)
Try armour coat. That removes a lot of stuff. Also try acetone, but just do a little spot first in case it stains.
6912ar04@sjuvax.UUCP (rowley) (10/15/84)
Is this [ ;-) ] a winking [ :-) ]? :-)