Sticky Button Cure

Sticky buttons on 2011 California , what a pathetic issue to have to deal with, good grief.

Thank you

 

Neutrogena make up remover wipes works like a charm and since they come in wipes you don't sacrifice a microfiber cloth.

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Any before and after photos?

 

I can get some after photos. I didn't take any before pictures. The dial numbers on the dash remained after the treatment. The door lock writing got washed away..

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The neutrogena wipes did not work for me. They didn’t clean and they left fibers


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Repost from 575 forum:

"FWIW, I had progression of sticky buttons and other plastic parts in my '02 575. I was concerned about the process and cost of taking the interior apart and sending off for refinishing. About 6-8 years ago, I decided to take a chance of possibly doing something stupid, and spent a couple of afternoons with Armor All, micro-fiber cloths and Q-tips and got all of the black goo off of the parts, in situ. The surfaces remain sticky free. The white "writing" remained intact."

A Caveat emptor from refinishing pro:

"PS---DO NOT put Armor All on the parts unless you want a huge mess.."
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Again, FWIW, my previously sticky surfaces remain sticky free after 8 years; I just went out and wiped down the plastic buttons, A/C vents, etc. again with Armor All/micro fiber cloth and only a few recessed areas produced a slight black stain on the cloth. IMO, If you are going to try a DIY remedy, I would try the parking brake handle first, it's basically hidden from view, wait a few days to make sure you don't end up with a sticky mess.

 

I am selling a manual 360 Spider for a client and he did not want to pay for the full "Dave" treatment. I offered to diy the buttons while we are waiting for the paint correction appointment in 2 weeks. I've been working on the old lacquer removal one section at at time with Neutrogena wipes and a plastic razor blade. It has been slow but the results have been rewarding.

Before you ask - yes, some of the white labeling on the AC vents and the door lock button did come off. The images were riding on top of the tar.

 

Does anyone know where I can get a replacement center dial for the AC? In addition to the bad lacquer, the plastic was also brittle and a tab cracked during removal.

 

eBay salvage shop’s..

 

Doing the 'in-dash' switches in the CF dash
Since the switches go in the holes, Ferrari put felt around the switches, I assume for a firmer fit

Apparently it bunches up and I am guessing will be difficult to reinstall properly

Anyone find something that works better than the felt?

Apparently once you push one end in, the other end bunches up

I also have a replacement one that has nothing so need to cushion it


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