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08-11-2023, 11:28 AM | #1 |
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Slippery TRD Wheel and Shift Knob
I had purchased a brand new TRD shift knob two years ago and have felt it become more slippery compared to the grippier feel when new, and I just received a used TRD MOMO steering wheel the other day and the same has happened, but it feels a bit more slippery. Has anyone found a way to make them feel a bit more like they were new? Using these on track and, while I doubt my hands will slip, I would love to have them feeling like they used to. Thanks
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Obvious question but have you cleaned it?
Slippery feel is dirt/grime/oils caked onto it. |
08-11-2023, 01:41 PM | #3 |
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Yes, cleaned with soapy water. I have done this numerous times with the shift knob, but did it once with the wheel since I just got it and have been extremely busy since
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I use a damp, not soaking wet, melamine foam sponge, aka Mr.Clean Magic Eraser, gently on my steering wheel. It's equivalent to 3000-5000 grit sandpaper. You can pick up a generic 2 pack at Dollar General. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melamine_foam
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I've found a good maintenance routine keeps from having to go as aggressive as something like a Magic Eraser. The soapy water may not be enough to remove all the oils, dead skin, and other grime that accumulates on a steering wheel and shifter over time.
I try to wipe down mine every couple weeks with a good interior detailer. Look for the good ones that mention both protection AND cleaning abilities. There are many that will do one or the other, but not both. I makes light cleaning fast and easy. Every 4~6 months I'll use a leather cleaner on those surfaces. They tend to be gentle enough to not damage the leather and it's protective coating, but will get through the grime to clean up the leather pretty well. If the wheel is REALLY grimy, I'll wipe down the wheel with an automotive interior cleaner or a diluted automotive specific all purpose cleaner. I'll use that until all the black gunk stops coming up and will then shift to the leather cleaner. This gets the leather back to a nice satin/matte finish and a grippy feel. There have been a couple wheels I've cleaned where it looked like the protective layer on the leather was pealing off, but it was actually just nastiness on the wheel. After a good deep cleaning it looked totally different. |
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I used one of the, still $1., Dollar Tree generic erasers on the wheel today. Here's before and after pics. Before After Dollar Tree's generic eraser After using on wheel Take a pic of your steering wheel and post it so we can see what shape it's in and if possibly one of these erasers will work. |
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Yes, I know the TRD wheel is beefier and does not have the perforations like the OEM. If the eraser is out then try a leather cleaner and conditioner, i.e., https://www.amazon.com/Weiman-Condit...86&sr=1-2&th=1
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Super dated, but it does sound like it needs a cleaning. Use a "safe" interior detail spray such as from Sonax or AmmoNYC. Both are effective cleaners, but guaranteed not to harm exotics or even people.
Spray on the wheel, or on a Scrub Ninja (on Amazon). Unlike a Magic Eraser, these are designed for car interiors and will change your life if you've never used one before. If not a Scrub Ninja, use a microfiber towel to work the spray in. Wipe off, and repeat if needed. I've never had to do it twice tho. Also, sell me that wheel if you don't get it resolved. |
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