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Sticky switches!
« on: 06 September 2018, 18:51:14 »

It has probably been asked before, but what can do to get the 'sticky' of all the switches without removing the white logos?

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Re: Sticky switches!
« Reply #1 on: 06 September 2018, 23:54:38 »

This topic was discussed recently.
Hope this helps.
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=143303.0
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Re: Sticky switches!
« Reply #2 on: 07 September 2018, 16:13:54 »

Thanks johnnydog, I hear that, but unfortunately there is no solution to the problem!

Any other ideas anyone?

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Re: Sticky switches!
« Reply #3 on: 07 September 2018, 18:21:42 »

Thanks johnnydog, I hear that, but unfortunately there is no solution to the problem!

Any other ideas anyone?

Colin
Keeping it clean is the long term solution. 14-18 years of previous owners not bothering is the hard part.

Time, effort and https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/Ambersil-Foam-Upholstery-Cleaner-500ml-7003/1426783928 is all you need. And only use cloth or a plastic scraper (best use for a credit card) ;)

And regardless of the naysayers on tother thread, the above is all I ever used on my taxi during 160k of abuse.
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Re: Sticky switches!
« Reply #4 on: 07 September 2018, 23:43:21 »

Hi Doc, I will give it a go!!
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Re: Sticky switches!
« Reply #5 on: 08 September 2018, 13:57:52 »

As said in the other topic, any upholstery cleaner will clean the switches of any recent sticky residue directly as a result of sweaty, dirty or greasy fingers, but once the surface coating of the switches deteriorates and becomes excessively tacky / sticky, no amount of cleaners or solvents will remove it. It seems this is cause by age and general exposure to daylight or sun as they are coated with a soft plastic / rubbery like finish to improve their feel or texture. This wouldnt occur to plain hard plastic switches. At this point, nothing really can restore the switches; however the coating of the door handles can be removed with care which improves the appearance as there are no symbols as on the switches to worry about.
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Re: Sticky switches!
« Reply #6 on: 08 September 2018, 16:22:17 »

Hi colin. I take it you are talking volvo here or have you got youself another omega ?
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Re: Sticky switches!
« Reply #7 on: 08 September 2018, 16:45:27 »

Nail varnish remover takes off the coating on the switch
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Re: Sticky switches!
« Reply #8 on: 08 September 2018, 17:16:32 »

Thanks johnnydog, I hear that, but unfortunately there is no solution to the problem!

Any other ideas anyone?

Colin
Keeping it clean is the long term solution. 14-18 years of previous owners not bothering is the hard part.

Time, effort and https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/Ambersil-Foam-Upholstery-Cleaner-500ml-7003/1426783928 is all you need. And only use cloth or a plastic scraper (best use for a credit card) ;)

And regardless of the naysayers on tother thread, the above is all I ever used on my taxi during 160k of abuse.
DG, safe to just spray it on neat, or do you spray onto a cloth and wipe switches?
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Re: Sticky switches!
« Reply #9 on: 08 September 2018, 18:33:29 »

Cam.in.head, no not Volvo! Still getting rid of Omega bits! You OK Chris??

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Re: Sticky switches!
« Reply #10 on: 08 September 2018, 19:13:26 »

Thanks johnnydog, I hear that, but unfortunately there is no solution to the problem!

Any other ideas anyone?

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Keeping it clean is the long term solution. 14-18 years of previous owners not bothering is the hard part.

Time, effort and https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/Ambersil-Foam-Upholstery-Cleaner-500ml-7003/1426783928 is all you need. And only use cloth or a plastic scraper (best use for a credit card) ;)

And regardless of the naysayers on tother thread, the above is all I ever used on my taxi during 160k of abuse.
DG, safe to just spray it on neat, or do you spray onto a cloth and wipe switches?
Spray it on neat :y
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Re: Sticky switches!
« Reply #11 on: 09 September 2018, 13:03:30 »

Cam.in.head, no not Volvo! Still getting rid of Omega bits! You OK Chris??

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hi colin .yes fine thanks. May be contacting you later if you have a cheap bonnet or know of anyone who has a grotty one for free ! . Reason will all be revealed !  !
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Re: Sticky switches!
« Reply #12 on: 09 September 2018, 14:33:30 »

Chris, no the bonnet has gone. Still other stuff.

Be good to see you when you are passing

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Re: Sticky switches!
« Reply #13 on: 09 September 2018, 14:43:48 »

Thanks johnnydog, I hear that, but unfortunately there is no solution to the problem!

Any other ideas anyone?

Colin
Keeping it clean is the long term solution. 14-18 years of previous owners not bothering is the hard part.

Time, effort and https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/Ambersil-Foam-Upholstery-Cleaner-500ml-7003/1426783928 is all you need. And only use cloth or a plastic scraper (best use for a credit card) ;)

And regardless of the naysayers on tother thread, the above is all I ever used on my taxi during 160k of abuse.
DG, safe to just spray it on neat, or do you spray onto a cloth and wipe switches?
Spray it on neat :y
Might get some and chuck on the Jag, as I hear that suffers...
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Re: Sticky switches!
« Reply #14 on: 09 September 2018, 21:29:39 »

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Might get some and chuck on the Jag, as I hear that suffers...
Likewise the the volume up/down on the steering wheel of my Merc that has the same rubberised surface .... a baby wipe doesn't work  ::)
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