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Pre-empting Sticky Buttons

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  1. LWR550

    LWR550 Formula Junior

    Nov 8, 2003
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    East Sussex
    My 599 has a slight tackiness to some of the buttons, specifically the "AUTO", "LC" etc.

    They are a long way off needing a refurb, but was looking for advice on how I can prolong their non-sticky life?

    Any tips, or recommendations of something I should be applying to them?

    Thanks!
     
  2. Skidkid

    Skidkid F1 Veteran
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    Aug 25, 2005
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    John Zornes
    I don't think there is anything that will do what you want. Once they get sticky the back stuff gets all over. I would just get them done. I had several things cleaned and redone on my car.
     
  3. scriber17

    scriber17 Karting

    Oct 30, 2008
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    What happens if you clean them with some alcohol?


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  4. donv

    donv Two Time F1 World Champ
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    My opinion, which doesn't seem to be widely shared, is that heat is the enemy of that stuff, so I would keep it out of extreme heat as much as possible. Just my experience. Buy a sunshade for the windshield, keep it parked inside, etc.
     
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  5. 285ferrari

    285ferrari Two Time F1 World Champ
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    You cannot stop it or prevent it. Once it starts, no stopping it
     
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  6. gsholz

    gsholz Formula Junior
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    I'm looking at a 599 at a local dealership. Overall well maintained, gone through Ferrari inspection and eligible for power warranty, but dealer/owner do not seem to be concerned about sticky button mess. It is a complete turn-off for me. Don't want to buy a $140k car with many buttons sticky and not legible. These buttons are not that expensive (between $50 and $300 at Scuderia parts). Why don't owners change them? Are the consoles that difficult to get off?
     
  7. docf

    docf Formula 3

    Sep 14, 2008
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    Ferrari now recommends Hydrocleaner by Lechler. Will it work ? . Can be purchased from Ferrari Parts Dept. Made in Italy. It is not cheap @ 100.00 for 1000ml. I bought some for my 15 458. Will it work living in Fl. I don't know.
     
  8. F3RN4ND0

    F3RN4ND0 Karting

    Nov 16, 2015
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    FW1 Cleaning Wax worked for me.
     
  9. George Vosburgh

    George Vosburgh F1 Rookie
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    Sticky No More fixes the problem permanently. Replacing the buttons just starts the process all over again.
     
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  10. F3RN4ND0

    F3RN4ND0 Karting

    Nov 16, 2015
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    (for LC, Auto and R buttons only)
     
  11. 285ferrari

    285ferrari Two Time F1 World Champ
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    We have replacement AUTO and R buttons in stock, the rubber versions cannot be cleaned, they must be replaced.
     
  12. 285ferrari

    285ferrari Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Once you start adding up all the parts in that car that goes bad, it is VERY expensive. Thousands of dollars is normal, not a button here and there, much more than that.
     
  13. smggms

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  14. Steinhart

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  15. smggms

    smggms Formula Junior

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    no rubbing , just spray let it dry .. do it again
    then feel it
     
  16. 285ferrari

    285ferrari Two Time F1 World Champ
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    I have had many customers spray stuff, clear paint, other types of coatings to try and "harden" up the stickiness. The parts will still turn sticky underneath, the coating will start to come off like a black goo and takes two to three times longer to strip. Will cost you WAY more in the long run, just FYI. We normally have to charge extra hours to refinish because of the mess and time it takes.
     
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  17. RossoC360

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    Jun 20, 2008
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    The best solution is to remove the parts and send them out to a reputable company who is honest, and has a quality/permanent solution to the sticky soft touch coating failure. Do your homework. Having the parts properly refinished is also beneficial if you ever try to sell the car as it adds value and most people in the market or business look for the work to have been done.
     
  18. Nospinzone

    Nospinzone F1 Veteran

    Jul 1, 2013
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    The little door to my USB port was sticky. I used Goo Gone over a year ago and it's still fine. I figure if it should get sticky again, I'll just use Goo Gone again.
     
  19. Speed and Angels

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    Dec 24, 2015
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    Dallas, TX
    Fix what is sticky and climate control your garage, it works pretty well.
     

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