Sticky control buttons and switch surrounds.

[godfreymellins576]

I've been looking at X-150s to replace my current X-100 and have noticed that when, for instance, the window control buttons or steering wheel control button surrounds (eg for cruise control) have the soft touch finish (which I suspect might be rubberised) they appear to have perished and become annoyingly sticky to the touch. Is there any quick fix for this short of replacing them?

[andypryce]

Some isopropyl alcohol on a cotton bud and rub gently over them. Available easily online.

[godfreymellins576]

Thanks Andy. We have a bottle of that and I'll give it a try.

[andypryce]

You do have to be quite patient, and not too heavy handed, but it does work.

[godfreymellins576]

Patience and calm....I'm looking looking forward to it already!

[DaveO]

My 2004 XKR suffers similar probs during winter months when she seldom ventures out from her dry warm garage. Today I lifted the bonnet to check for any condensation and noticed the under-bonnet sound-proof lining was going mouldy. I decided to spray the lining with wet-and-forget, a product I mainly use on pathways to combat slime. Jury is out for a couple of weeks, will report back.

[godfreymellins576]

That's interesting Dave. I look forward to reading the outcome. If it doesn't work on your XKR I may at least try it on our driveway!