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Old Nov 8, 2020 | 10:42 AM
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The rubber on the steering wheel around the phone and radio controls has become very sticky. Any ideas how to fix that? Jaguar says it's a common problem on the XK but won't tell me the remedy.
They want a lot of money for their secret fix.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2020 | 12:30 PM
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There are myriad fixes posted in these forums, from hand lotion to chemicals.
Search for STICKY BUTTONS
 
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Old Nov 8, 2020 | 12:47 PM
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I can only find two threads, but I know there are more than that:

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...solved-230458/

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/xk-xkr-x150-33/sticky-rubberized-trim-238653/

 
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Old Nov 8, 2020 | 02:31 PM
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Thanks Cee Jay
I'll give it a try.
Ken
 
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Old Nov 8, 2020 | 04:53 PM
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Here's another thread on the F-Type forum, much longer write-up with more information:

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/f...peices-222215/
 
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