Cleaning Sticky Buttons and Trim

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Mar 9, 2022 | 11:55 AM

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Carbuff2

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Originally Posted by Craaaazzy

i applied a spray can clear coat on the paddles but don’t know if that will last.

We applied clear paint over our replacement P button on the shifter, more than 3 years ago. Still looks like the day I installed it.

Mar 9, 2022 | 11:56 AM

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Viperhawke

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Interesting, and it didn't go into goop phase... Definitely curious as to how that holds up. What made you try that?

Mar 9, 2022 | 11:59 AM

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Craaaazzy

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We applied clear paint over our replacement P button on the shifter, more than 3 years ago. Still looks like the day I installed it.

I actually did that to a brand new P button as well as new start button. So far so good but the paddles were already sticky which am not sure will have a different reaction to the clear…we shall see…but I barely touch the paddles.

Mar 9, 2022 | 12:01 PM

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Viperhawke

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So where do you get such a small quantity of automotive paint... And is it sprayed on? Or clear nail polish? Lol.

Mar 9, 2022 | 05:54 PM

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Craaaazzy

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So where do you get such a small quantity of automotive paint... And is it sprayed on? Or clear nail polish? Lol.

im assuming your referring to the clear coat? I just used the rustoleum clear u can get at big box stores.

Dec 15, 2022 | 02:16 PM

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befat

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I tried all of the ways listed already on the Forum. My local Jag service writer at Lakeland Jag & Land Rover (Brandon) said to use Ammonia and it worked great.
I purchased my F Type V6S convert. new in 2015. Try Ammonia in a small spot and see for yourself.

Feb 15, 2023 | 02:09 PM

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cwisenheimer

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The "fix" for this issue is typically to remove the rubber coating with some sort of solvent and the result is bare plastic, hopefully just shiny and not scratched. Another alternative is to just replace the trim with newer trim that uses rubber with a more durable formulation.

I chose a different approach that is cheap, quick, easy, and doesn't change the appearance of the trim. I used some Gold Bond powder (about $5) and a microfiber towel. I sprinkled some powder on the towel and rubbed it into the trim. Then I turned the towel to a clean spot and used it to wipe off any excess. I also dampened a corner a corner of the towel and used it to fully remove any powder from the interior parts next to the rubber trim. Presto. The trim is no longer sticky and it's not shiny, either. It took longer to go the the grocery store to get the powder than it took to de-sticky the trim.

Update: The powder approach is a temporary fix. It works for a while but the "sticky rubber syndrome" will come back in time as the rubber degrades further. After watching @WatchJRGo clean up his resurrected black convertible, I tried the isopropyl alcohol approach and it works well and is permanent.

Feb 15, 2023 | 05:08 PM

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uncheel

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I used fret cleaner, but I think the key is to wet the area, let it sit for a couple of minutes, then rub. Intermix fresh liquid and fresh areas of the lint-free cloth. It doesn't help to keep using the same bit of cloth after it's gotten gue'd up.