How To Fix Sticky Buttons Without Screwing Up (I Screwed Up Though)
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Here's how to make sure your car's buttons are no longer disgusting and sticky. Also, here's how not to do it.
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Doug's been licking those buttons
dude... baby wipes. works like a charm, doesn't pull paint.
Confirmed working? I have sticky plastics and baby wipes on hand.
worked on my car... YMMV though.
It works with water and a microfibre cloth as well, its normally just skin and grease from fingers. At least its worked for me in the past.
Eh, worth a shot. I also have another problem with the plastic surrounds, as they were also coated with that soft-touch deal and it's started to peel off.
I worked at a car wash for about a year we would do this. Baby wipes work well but we always used Windex and a microfiber towel. Never once peeled off paint and again I did it every day on hundreds of cars for about a year.
At the dealer we just replaced the entire $1500 steering wheel. Because dealer service is always a wonderful value!
Alex
Tehgziz Lauw I'm convinced after 9 years at the dealer that some really do light cigars with hundred dollar bills. Not that there's anything wrong with that.
Love your vids Alex helped me out loads with my Mercedes 😎👌🏻
JoshSaab9K So glad to hear Josh. Thanks!
Had to do a double take and make sure I was seeing the right guy!
You've got more money than brain cells.
It’s funny watching people with no idea pretending to have an idea and then putting it on film...Gold!
How abot some soapy woodr?
Chris Fix is that you? LOLOL
Better call chrisfix
kepeter97 Philly
Everyone knows it’s impossible to get authentic soapy wooder.
Hahaha wooder
Why the fuck would you use that Oops? Jesus man, just use an auto interior cleaner.
ak2112 but interior detailer doenst work, because it isnt dirt. Its like a destroyed soft clear coat
It says oops on the bottle jo.
lmao
There is a name for this: Elastomer Life Span, plasticiser migration. Originally its the nice 'non tacky' coating found on all manner of user items. camera bodies...auto cockpit controls etc. Provides non slip grippy surface. However not all elastomers are created equal. Some have service lives that are unlimited (butyl,ethylene propylene, silicone)) some only managing 3 three years (Styrene Butadiene). Guess which is the cheap option used by even the premium auto manufactures? Same applies to plastic headlight assemblies, wondered why your Lexus headlamps cloud up after 3 years and something like a FIAT stays crystal clear even after 10 years in full sun. Tho' generally the rubber coating should be unaffected by UV , explains hy some items stored in the dark glove box or trunk still goes sticky.
Please, Do not use Alcohol because the paint can come off...He used "Oops" and the paint came off !! 🤦🏻♂️😂
I see !! 😂
I'd use isopropyl alcohol all the way.
Guess the product itself calls "oops" for some reason
Dawn dish soap and water is all you need.
LOL I actually need this, on the same car, in the same place.
I can get you as well new ones...
Mr.Awesomness! Sam is an absolute #BOSS
Use something milder or you'll regret it
I just use clorox wipes
This guy sounds like he works for the dealer. He wants to sell you a new steering wheel. Dont listen to him. His comment shouldn't even be up online. lol sorry bro.
Old toothbrush and a citrus cleaner :)
Orbital sander with a wire wheel.
Or you can use 409, sprayed on a rag not directly on the buttons. Does not harm or affect any writing or graphics on the buttons either.
Thank you! I couldn’t find video about it. All videos were for the hard plastic buttons but I also have those rubber buttons on mine. Luckily I found your video. I will be trying this on my truck. 👍🏼
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Thanks, Tavarish. I needed that laugh. Also, this happens on "low end" cars, too. I just bought a 2000 Honda Accord EX, and it had this sticky crap all over the console. Lots of elbow grease with spray bottle Goo Goone and baby wipes seemed to do the trick.
Another similar method I’ve seen has used mild wipes (like baby wipes) to soak and clean that degraded top layer, then attacking the surface with a mild or light degreaser (like Simple Green) and a cloth to completely clean the surface, then finishing it all up with a good plastic treatment from someone like Meguiar’s.
Drive with cleaned hands, and don't eat popsicles and pick ur nose when driving
Bobby Chen, I mean, he hasn't owned this car for very long
Then what is there left to live for?
I used Goo-gone to clean the buttons on my ML500. It took a lot of scrubbing but did not harm the paint at all. It was worth the additional elbow grease because they came out looking like new.
Now you have a shrimp phone symbol! that would drive me *nuts* seeing that everyday. I'd have to get a good replacement from eBay or failing that, an original OEM part regardless of cost!
Citrus based cleaner works really well for that sort of stuff and it doesn't damage anything.
You produced a 6 minute video showing how to fuck up. Nice. 10/10
"How to wipe off a dirty surface" Really valuable stuff man. Thanks for showing off wealth while offering so little information.
I had the same issue on a CL500 and i used ammonia, (you can buy it diluted with soap used for cleaning floors) and worked fine, had no issue with the paint of the buttons!
The same problem happened with my Jag after a car detail shop used diluted Windex on my dash! ARGH! The break down was exacerbated by the aggressive Florida heat. I used coconut oil and a soft rubber orange stick (cuticle stick). I removed the sticky film with the oil all around the center icon. I left some film, for now, over the icon to protect the paint. I keep the buttons oiled all the time ( bi-monthlyish). That oil coating has slowed the breakdown. I use an old eye drop bottle to store the oil and leave it in my drivers pocket so I can easliy put it on all the areas of film breakdown. This is a serious problem with the Florida heat and the "protective film".
In the UK it's identical to lighter fluid. I use this for many things like cleaning old heatsink compound from cpu's and removing stickers as you mentioned
Hey Tav, I have a buddy who has a Porsche 928 gts, Mercedes 560 sel, Bmw 750il and a ML 320. Which should I buy?
I typically just use hot water and a soft cloth to clean my interior plastics. Works great and it doesn't seem to make some of the plastics/rubber turn gummy like certain solvents will over time.
Jeeeesus. Some home cleaner for dust on every surface and micro towel is ok. Like Pronto from Johnson & Johnson comp. etc.
wonder if this would work on the classic mk4 sticky interior panels
I love the texts he puts in each intro
Used some surface cleaner from Dollar Tree to clean the buttons on my ml350. Worked great and didn't damage the paint, just used a microfiber.
I have a steaming machine for clothes and used it to clean my stove vent, wonder if using that will melt it away safely but with care of course.
I use Windex; good or bad it works and it's worked very well for years to clean the interior (not seats) of many cars.
Is really Gus Portokalos?
Reminds me of when I tried to clean the schmoo out of my window switches with brake clean. Good thing I had a spare assembly!
i've been using keyboard cleaner, its designed to avoid striping the paint/decals on keyboards, so car buttons are usually ok, not sure if it works well on rubberised buttons though, probably best to try it on a button thats hidden from the drivers view first regardless of what you use
Man your S600 is amazing!!!!👍 You should do a full detail on it!!:)..
Goo gone contains acetone which can eat through some plastics. (Mainly ABS which most plastic car parts are made out of) I reccomend a bit of dish soap and water with a rag or isoprophyl alcohol interior bits like this.
What about BMW nav controller buttons that when you push them down they take about 10 minutes to rise up. They are like sticky underneath.???
yikes that's just painful to see.. it's right in your field of view too, so you get to look at your mistake every time you drive it. how long before you source out a non oops'd replacement? lol
Meh, it's nothing you couldn't fix with a sharpie industrial lacquer marker over the whole thing to make the sheen even. You'd just lose the white detail markings. Black vinyl dye paint might work too, at worst it would just wear off.
Even through your perceived failure so many others will now be more cautious while cleaning their buttons. I know I will👍
How would you fix that? Can you do a video? My c300 has buttons that are peeling.
Tavarish, you should try Mother's VLR. Kind of work it in with your fingers and wipe off with no damage to the paint. Seriously works wonders.
tavarish pls help me with an oppinion, what do you think about 1.4 tsi turbo+kompressor or twincharger engine? i really don't like turbo lag at all and this one with kompressor seems to be theoretically what i need, its 160 or 170hp engine. i have now a e46 320i 170 hp and i really love it, but i wanna change to something more newish euro 5.. lower fee's..
The engine has almost no lag, but the twincharger system is complex and can develop problems at higher mileages
The engine has almost no lag, but the twincharger system is complex and can develop problems at higher mileages
I worked at a car wash for about a year we would do this. Baby wipes work well but we always used Windex and a microfiber towel. Never once peeled off paint and again I did it every day on hundreds of cars for about a year.
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When I was working at the dealer I remember a lot of people just buying new buttons and having them installed.
i use regular medical alcohol swipes or ANY baby swipes the remove the goo and the paint stay perfect. the steering wheel buttons are cheap i stock tan and black currently the gray is on order and those can be refinished
Off Spay will do that same, fixed my wife AMG ML 63 Buttons with it .
Sounds crazy but works !
always just used some armor all wipes with orange to clean my steering wheel when it gets a built up grime and stickiness at the top of the wheel
About any kind of liquid soap like ivory or dawn can safely get off that goo without causing any damage, and thinning it with a little hot water can also be a good idea. Always better to try the most gentle methods first.
I had this same thing happen to me. The layer underneath the stupid rubber coating is a cheap powder coat which rubs off very easily. The labels are just areas where that powder coat isn't applied. There's no way around this, aside from maybe carefully removing the gunk and then applying some sort of clear sealant over the buttons.
i had a Hyundai getz which had that soft rubber finish on the entire dashboard after 4 years the whole dashboard became a sticky mess. by then my friend bought the car from me, he then got painted the dashboard.
pros the dashboard is very clean now.
cons feels like hard plastic and painter used glossy clear coat, it has become very reflective on bright days
Have you looked at using an ultrasonic cleaner - due to cost it be more for companies if it works plus you have to take out the switches from the car
ZEP concentrated orange cleaner is great for all sorts of cleaning and degreasing jobs. Available in gallon jugs for about $12 at Home Depot. It is water soluble and non toxic because it's made from citrus oil. I've been using it for years. Make to to rinse with clean water after cleaning.
i used an interior cleaner when cleaning my cc, and the radio buttons got all sticky... once i cleaned it further with something else (I think Simple Green) the knobs turned white on the edges... I was pretty irritated, but I'll be putting an android radio in soon anyway...
I did the same job on my dad's s class just using a damp cloth, love reading comments where every w221 has the same problem
Get a steamer, that's the best move. No harsh chemicals.
Max Drelinger yes, put 250+ degree water on the sticky plastic button.
Because it's always a good idea to inject water into electrical switches and around an airbag. Make sure your face is close to the wheel so it stops the bag from rising up and scuffing the head liner.
On my E320, I just used interior cleaner on it and it works wonders
I can get you new buttons if you like?
What's the solution for VAG buttons turning white?
Tea Tree oil works perfectly without affecting the base paint. This is the rubberised top layer of the button coming off. Best bet to clean it off with tea tree oil then clear over it with matt clear. Obviously removing the button is necessary
How about steam ? Works with no problems
If it is just skin cells and oil that makes the buttons sticky, you can clean it as any another plastic part.
But sometimes skin oil react with the rubber/plastic/elastomer/paint and melt them, so it will not be easy to be fixed without any damage.
Anyway, you should start from a non agressive cleaner before try the stronger one.
Use dawn soap and a toothbrush very gently.THen use VLR to protect. You missed the grime in between the cracks of the button and bezel.
Jim Dunlop 65 Ultimate Lemon Oil. Its guitar cleaner. does the trick just as fast with a wet towel to rub off. wont hurt leather or plastic. just let it sit for 10 min then wipe right off.. smells awesome!
Simple Green and a minimal lint towel, DONE!
Baby wipe and hand anti bacteria gel always worked for me
FYI @Tavarish there are companies which make decals to resurface the OEM buttons if the paint comes off like superiorrestoration.com/categories/graphics/steering-wheel I didn't see one for your 2007 S600 but might be worth looking and/or contacting them.
A good all purpose cleaner (car detail cleaner ) in a 10:1 dilution is more than plenty. all you're getting off is skin, grease, and if you worked on it with grimy hands then thats what transfers. no need to use strong adhesive removers.
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I had that. Took the button off and washed it in the sink under hot soapy water and used my fingernail to remove the softened rubber layer.
My advice is; use only brake cleaner with the same way. It vaporise very quick, safe on plastic, vinyl and even leather. You can see how far you can go. It's chemical but not like you choosed. I'm using it on every surface for every dirt. Especially sticky ones. Works great in 5 seconds 👍👍👍
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a damp microfiber one drop of dawn dish liquid apply directly to the towel no pressure no damage it will not remove the logo and look brand new👍
you need Chrisfix's "soapy wooder"
Some good ol' 409 will do the job as well
Man Freddy, I wonder why those are sticky.... lol
Vegetable oil works pretty well to remove adhesive residue and this sticky stuff as well.
Fuck no
Hand sanitizer and a microfiber cloth works great. And, rubbing alcohol won't hurt anything
I've made the awesome mistake of wiping the button function right off! Who needs them I like to guess on what I'm switching on and off
I guess if you remove the button and put it in a bath of goo gone you can use a very soft toothbrush for a perfect result. What about replacing the coating? I assume without the coating the paint will rub off very quickly.
Have the same problem. Cheers T
what you wana do is use HOT water with a degreaser like purple power. does the trick and does not damage plastic
Dunlop 65 Ultimate Lemon Oil, or Nutrigena Makeup Remover Wipes. Neither attacks the symbols on your buttons.
what about putting tape the buttons?
I used to work at a Mercedes dealership and most of the steering wheels of that style had sticky buttons
thats one nice house
Had the same problem with my S320.
I just used soapy water and a rag/my finger nail on my 2007 S550. My steering wheel buttons were DISGUSTING.
bro just use the mrs anti bac wipes for the kitchen + when leave car a while mould wont build up where you touch most commonly but you might not get that in that climate LOL
3M prep solvent 70 is what you seek. 80s toyota trucks suffer from sticky steering wheel, this cures it.
It wouldn't be a tavarish video if he doesn't mess up. Lel
Lemon guitar fret oil or orange oil.
i used a wipe. it works.
This video should be called how NOT to fix sticky buttons!
I found dish soap works just fine!
The button doesn't actually absorb your skin oils. I have a new 2000 E class, never driven, in my garage that has sticky buttons.
Sticky Buttons the clown for hire.
I just detailed a car with this problem and all I used was steam and it came right off without removing the paint
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