Simple solution to the sticky / gummy radio button problem
10-22-2015, 10:54 PM
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Simple solution to the sticky / gummy radio button problem
New '06 C4S owner here and new to the group. Wanted to make my first contribution, small as it may be.
My radio ***** were super sticky when I got my car. I researched and read about people using goo gone, gas, rubbing alcohol, plasti dip, spending $30-$60, and all sorts of methods to fix the problem.
Here was my solution:
Fill a small bowl with hot water and a couple drops of dawn dish soap. Let the ***** soak overnight. Take them out the next day and use a dish scrub brush and a toothpick to get the sticky stuff off. It was really easy and all came right off. A couple of small flakes of black coating came off too. I touched it up using a sharpie, can't see it at all.
***** are back on and look great. Hope this helps someone with the same issue.
My radio ***** were super sticky when I got my car. I researched and read about people using goo gone, gas, rubbing alcohol, plasti dip, spending $30-$60, and all sorts of methods to fix the problem.
Here was my solution:
Fill a small bowl with hot water and a couple drops of dawn dish soap. Let the ***** soak overnight. Take them out the next day and use a dish scrub brush and a toothpick to get the sticky stuff off. It was really easy and all came right off. A couple of small flakes of black coating came off too. I touched it up using a sharpie, can't see it at all.
***** are back on and look great. Hope this helps someone with the same issue.
10-22-2015, 10:57 PM
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Burning Brakes
New '06 C4S owner here and wanted to make my first contribution, small as it may be.
My radio ***** were super sticky when I got my car. I researched and read about people using goo gone, gas, rubbing alcohol, plasti dip, spending $30-$60, and all sorts of methods to fix the problem.
Here was my solution:
Fill a small bowl with hot water and a couple drops of dawn dish soap. Let the ***** soak overnight. Take them out the next day and use a dish scrub brush and a toothpick to get the sticky stuff off. It was really easy and all came right off.
***** are back on and look great. Hope this helps someone.
My radio ***** were super sticky when I got my car. I researched and read about people using goo gone, gas, rubbing alcohol, plasti dip, spending $30-$60, and all sorts of methods to fix the problem.
Here was my solution:
Fill a small bowl with hot water and a couple drops of dawn dish soap. Let the ***** soak overnight. Take them out the next day and use a dish scrub brush and a toothpick to get the sticky stuff off. It was really easy and all came right off.
***** are back on and look great. Hope this helps someone.
10-22-2015, 11:07 PM
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I did it 6 months ago but they become "too plastic". Good thing is that the white marks are Moulded into the plastic so they stay even if you rub the coating off.
However I wanted the original feel so I ordered 2 new from eBay at 8 dollars each
However I wanted the original feel so I ordered 2 new from eBay at 8 dollars each
02-10-2016, 02:50 PM
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02-10-2016, 05:27 PM
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Fix all of the faded and crappy parts. A/C controls that have all the plastic crap falling off. Etc etc. No affiliation.
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02-10-2016, 06:48 PM
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do the ***** pull straight off?
02-11-2016, 04:32 AM
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Problem with sticky no more is they try to slap on some stickers after the fact. Everything after 08 has long lasting *****. Im referring specifically to the AC/heat/fan speed controls. The cheap, professional, long lasting fix is order replacement ***** from Porsche as they stock the 08 and newer long lasting *****.
02-11-2016, 11:39 AM
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Problem with sticky no more is they try to slap on some stickers after the fact. Everything after 08 has long lasting *****. Im referring specifically to the AC/heat/fan speed controls. The ncheap, professional, long lasting fix is order replacement ***** from Porsche as they stock the 08 and newer long lasting *****.
02-11-2016, 11:56 AM
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Getting the fan & temp control buttons out are a pain. Since you have to take the entire control unit apart it became a nightmare. At least for me. I ordered a real nice used unit on eBay with nice buttons on them and I went that route. Going to replace the entire control unit and be done. Need to clean the volume control though.
Is there a trick to remove or do they just pull off? Hate to try without knowing. Hate to damage that unit.
Is there a trick to remove or do they just pull off? Hate to try without knowing. Hate to damage that unit.