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HELP! Remedy link for sticky parts in 348 please.

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  1. 348Spiderguy

    348Spiderguy Karting

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    #1 348Spiderguy, Oct 10, 2005
    My steering column and those plastic vents are getting very sticky in my 348. If I touch the steering column it will leave black crap on my fingers. Can someone post the link to the thread I saw before that had the best way to take that sticky coating off?

    I would like to take the plastic off the steering column so I can clean off all that crap. Is there a special way to take that plastic off without damaging it? Any idea on the price to purchase new plastic steering column plastic parts?
    Thanks, Guys
    Eric
     
  2. PassionIsFerrari

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    #2 PassionIsFerrari, Oct 10, 2005
    use Easy Off Oven Cleaner...or do a search under Easy Off Oven Cleaner.
     
  3. BT

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    #3 BT, Oct 10, 2005
    I used Goof Off 2 available at Lowe's. About 150 Qtips (so I did not have to disassemble the interior). You wll of course need to take the interior apart if you want to repaint the parts.
    My $.02.
    BT
     
  4. 348Spiderguy

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    #4 348Spiderguy, Oct 10, 2005
    Thanks for the advice guys. I plan on doing this tonight. It drives me nuts knowing something with the car needs attention.
     
  5. BT

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    #5 BT, Oct 10, 2005
    I think it has alot to do with the humidity here in FL. My dad has a 94 348 spider, and there is no hint of stickiness on any of the plastic. Mine was fairly nasty when I got it in February, and even though I cleaned it up as soon as I bought the car I think it will continue to deteriorate until I build the climate controlled garage.
    BT
     
  6. 348Spiderguy

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    #6 348Spiderguy, Oct 10, 2005
    I purchased mine in July. At that time it was not sticky. As time went on it developed a tacky feel to it. Now the steering column is starting to get black on my fingers. I have the Easy Off on the plastic pieces as I type. So far so good.
     
  7. BT

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    #7 BT, Oct 11, 2005
    Where was your car previous to S. Fla? My dad has his car in Arizona (hot and dry). I think to avoid the future melting you should remove the parts, clean them and spray them to seal it.
    BT
     
  8. 348Spiderguy

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    #8 348Spiderguy, Oct 11, 2005
    I was told the car was in a climate controlled garage in Maryland. I am thinking about putting an air conditioning duct in the garage to relieve some of the humidity.
     
  9. BT

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    #9 BT, Oct 11, 2005
    I would recommend doing that. I am building a new garage and will duct some air into the new space. I have one climate controlled space, but it is full of tools, etc... I think it will help all the aspects of the car (electrical connections not corroding, interior not getting sticky, paint staying fresh, etc... Plus I was sweating to death last night applying the wheelwax, and starting to clay bar the Ferrari in the unconditioned garage.
    BT
     
  10. 348Spiderguy

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    #10 348Spiderguy, Oct 11, 2005
    I am no stranger to that situation. Luckily winter is approaching and you know as well as I do, those are the best months down here. Good luck with the clay. Let me know how she comes out. That’s on my “to do” list also.
    Eric
     

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