getting rid of strong plastic smell from 60s steering wheel

[lownslow]

i just got ANOTHER chrysler square wheel ....yes it is an addiction. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif....and i know there was a discussion before on how to get rid of the stench that some old steering wheels give off.but i cant find it in the search......any ideas on how to fix this.....i am gonna paint it to match my car . so iwas thinking a good epoxy primer may get rid of it ???????? and no getting rid of the wheel is not and option. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif......thanks,donnie

[Donzie]

Donnie, this could be an old wives tale, but I've heard that if they are mounted DIRECTLY to a GM column in a '49 Chevy Fleetline that you'll never smell that terrible smell again....I promise! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[dvlscoupe]

I just got one from Moon with the Vinyle/rubber cover and it filled my whole car with that stench. I used some concentrated simple green and then rinsed it with soap and water for a little while. It doesn't smell nearly as bad now. Good Luck!

[RF]

Since you're used to and prefer the smell, rub your nuts all over it, then let bake in the sun in order for the cheese to really sink in!

[RF]

Oh, yeah...re-read your little tag line below your Web site. You "don't Jack shit"?

[bustingear]

That is one of the best smells in the world. It fufills the old car addiction. FARFANUGEN!

[luckystiff]

you my friend truly suck. ha. i've been tryin to get one of those for the buick for a looonnnngggg time. i remember not bidding on a crazy square boat wheel because someone i know was the high bidder. oh wait that was you to. damn you ain't got that many cars do ya'. haha. ok i'll tell you what you look for me a mopar wheel i'll look for you vw swivels. i think you would probably be right on the fact that the smell would be gone after primer/paint on it. if not someone musta died holding onto and it's haunted and you'll have to just send it to me. but really help a brother out i've been looking for a long time and get sniped on ebay in the last 10 seconds every time. man that sucks. i know, iknow everything about ebay sucks. well other than the fact i just got the donor for my tube grille(much cheaper than having the ones i made chromed or rebuilding out of stainless) for $19 brand new. anyhow i want one of those so if you run up on one that your not gonna hoard let me know. i got the tbird guts now i gotta have the mopar wheel...ken....

[SamIyam]

Hi Donnie

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Sam.

[kustombuilder]

the wife's V-dub wheel stunk like hell too. i sanded it down to get some of the knicks and deep scratchs out, then primed it with Urethane primer/surfacer. i'll eventually paint it after some more sanding but it does'nt stink anymore. all that decaying ancient plastic is sealed under a couple thick coats of quality primer.

[lownslow]

hi sam,.......


yeah thanks rob i fixed it....always the proof reader huh ?....dude you know i am a tard . must you bring it up everytime i make a post ? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

sorry ken....i will keep my eyes open....what happened with the t-bird ? i may need some parts for jennifers car........

[low64]

Just give it to me you loser. Or I will tell you know who. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[luckystiff]

donnie,
haven't heard back from the guy today. i'm gonna try again tommorrow. a good friend of mine from Va called with the news he's moving down next week so we talked for a while and i never got around to the tbird to much. what might you need so i knows to check it's condition? tommorrow. the good news is my friend thats moving down is a fucking master mechanic which is good news for the buick. i knew he was gonna be moving down cause he had a job offer here for the last 2 years but now it's just happening quick. anyhow shooot me what you may need as i'm gonna see if this thing is worth gettin for the stuff i know people need.later...ken....

[Muttley]

Leave the windows down and when the neighboors cat pisses in your car you wont even notice the way the wheel smells anymore. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif