IML: rim blow switch update

["Frank Winnips" <frank@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi group,

 

Over the last couple of days I've tried the following things to soften the rubber of my rim blow switch:

-paint remover

-WD40

-leatherique rejuvenator

-brake cleaner

-vinegar

-turpentine

-paint thinner

None of these products had a noticable effect; the rubber remained rock solid. My last resort was to carefully remove the rubber with my good 'ol Dremel. It took me a while but I got it out! I did make some marks inside the groove but these will be hidden once a new switch is installed. In the meanwhile I've filled the cracks in the wheel with epoxy putty and sanded it down ready for paint. Soon it will be looking like new!

 

And one of our kind members (thnx Phil) sold me a used switch so shortly I will be able honk my horn again!

 

Thanks,

Frank

'72 coupe (sure brake)

----- Original Message -----

From: bob smith

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Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2006 3:59 PM

Subject: Re: IML: steering wheel (rim blow) resto

u can also use brake cleaner or laquer thinner

John Corey <jcorey@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

WD-40. Spray and soak.
jc

On May 31, 2006, at 7:47 AM, Frank Winnips wrote:

> Hi group,
>
> I want to repair my cracked steering wheel but I have a problem
> with removing the rim blow switch.
> The rubber of the switch has turned rock solid and is almost
> impossible to remove from the groove.
> Is there a product to make the rubber soft again so I can get it
> out easily?
>
> Frank
> '72 coupe (sure brake)
>
>
>
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