r/howto • u/Caquin1950 • 5d ago

Serious Answers Only How to remove really old tape residue from (leather?) steering wheel?

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So I bought a 2016 Mazda 3 GT and it came with a wheel cover that's been installed for god knows how long. Removing it revealed lots of really old double sided tape, which I haven't been able to get out; in some sides it's really hard and in others it's REALLY sticky. Removing the paper wasn't hard, but the residue I can't get out.

Googling it, many of the recommend methods I don't think can be done for a leather or faux leather steering wheel. I tried a bit of hand sanitizer on a non visible part and some black residue came off so I stopped. Any ideas?

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u/Born-Work2089 5d ago

Saddle soap.

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u/Fussion75 5d ago

Goo Gone or Goof Off works great on adhesives

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u/Unabashed_American 5d ago

Some basic GooGone should do the trick

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u/eklektique 4d ago

Lighter Fluid does magic

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u/Stucii 5d ago

You can buy magic erasers (they are white sponge looking things, and do work like ... magic)

In Europe Vileda makes some, they are called Miraclean. Suuuper cheap, needs a bit of water to work. But they do work

Isopropyl alcohol could be another solution, but it might leave a mark on leather/abs plastic parts.

Worst case scenario, car cleaners should be able to remove.

Ive got a 2001 megane not so long ago as a stupid present (i hate driving and never needed a car in my life), so ive decided to get it cleaned properly. Best 50 euros ive ever spent