ChrisAU
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My steering wheel looked bad when I bought my truck, the black trim pieces were starting to peel.
It annoyed me, but the areas that had peeled off looked gloss black. So, I starting scratching with my fingernails, and indeed, the pieces are gloss black plastic under that coating that is on them.
Tools needed:
Your hands.
Any decal/adhesive remover.
A few paper towels.
A roll of tape.
I prefer the adhesive remover that can be bought at Advance Auto in a small blue can for $5. I've used it for many things. Stickers, pinstripes, and now my steering wheel.
The first step is to use your fingernails to get some edges started. Then, spray a small amount of the adhesive remover on a paper towel and rub down the trim area, gently, we aren't trying to remove anything right now, just apply a good coat and let it soak in the covering on the trim.
Don't spray the adhesive remover directly on the steering wheel, this stuff can damage other parts of your vehicle. I taped off my steering wheel controls to make sure none got on the white markings and consequently damaging them.
After a few minutes, spray some more on the paper towel on a point you've made with your finger. Be careful that none drips in your truck. Then, get to rubbing.
I suggest leaving your floor mats in, because the stuff comes off in small pieces, and when you are done you can simply remove your floor mat and shake the stuff off and vacuum out what remains.
Rub until all the adhesive is gone, but be gentler on the plastic when you reach the bottom, it can scratch.
It took me no more than 30 minutes to do it, and I was careful. Good luck!
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After!:
It annoyed me, but the areas that had peeled off looked gloss black. So, I starting scratching with my fingernails, and indeed, the pieces are gloss black plastic under that coating that is on them.
Tools needed:
Your hands.
Any decal/adhesive remover.
A few paper towels.
A roll of tape.
I prefer the adhesive remover that can be bought at Advance Auto in a small blue can for $5. I've used it for many things. Stickers, pinstripes, and now my steering wheel.
The first step is to use your fingernails to get some edges started. Then, spray a small amount of the adhesive remover on a paper towel and rub down the trim area, gently, we aren't trying to remove anything right now, just apply a good coat and let it soak in the covering on the trim.
Don't spray the adhesive remover directly on the steering wheel, this stuff can damage other parts of your vehicle. I taped off my steering wheel controls to make sure none got on the white markings and consequently damaging them.
After a few minutes, spray some more on the paper towel on a point you've made with your finger. Be careful that none drips in your truck. Then, get to rubbing.
I suggest leaving your floor mats in, because the stuff comes off in small pieces, and when you are done you can simply remove your floor mat and shake the stuff off and vacuum out what remains.
Rub until all the adhesive is gone, but be gentler on the plastic when you reach the bottom, it can scratch.
It took me no more than 30 minutes to do it, and I was careful. Good luck!
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During:
After!:
I will definitely do this soon 
