Sticky Steering Wheel Buttons?

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hisport

Discussion Starter · Mar 15, 2009

We've had our '02 E320 wagon for a couple weeks now.

I noticed that the steering wheel push buttons are "sticky" - they stick to your finger, as if they're covered with syrup or something.

Afraid to damage the finish, I cleaned 'em (and the st wheel) with mild soap (Woolite)and warm water. They're still just as sticky - almost as if the finish itself is sticky. Maybe damaged with some idiot goo such as Armorall or something?

I'm anxious not to ruin them with solvent - any ideas?

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hisport

Discussion Starter · #3 · Mar 15, 2009

Thanks, Peter

Do I gather that the fix is to replace the buttons? Could they be removed and clear coated, or something? I bet replacement with OE switches is $$$$

We bought our car used - so I assume we're on our own. Funny, a couple of the wagons we looked at had worn out looking st wheel buttons, which put us off.

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hisport

Discussion Starter · #5 · Mar 15, 2009

Thanks, DC

Did your '00 wagon buttons clean up with Goof off without it removing the little imprinted icons, etc?

Sure - we have Goof Off. It works great - its a really serious solvent!

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hisport

Discussion Starter · #9 · Mar 18, 2009

Thanks, all.

Ours is light grey also. And, yes - cleaning off the dye will bug me too. I'll try rubbing alcohol and a qtip and let y'all know.

I plan to order the leathertique kit with tough up dye also - for the interior in general. Maybe the dye would work on the buttons? We'll see.

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