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MIssing paint on dash buttons
Hi there,
this one I admit it is quite a small detail. Anyway, since it bothers me alot and I will correct it anyway, I ask the question to ensure I do it the best way. The buttons inside my car has much paint removed, probably because the previous owner was Freddy Krueger or something like this :) Anyway, I want to correct this visual horror. I already corrected my window controls (ordered a new one and I replaced it). But for this one, I am unable to find a new dash control module (not sure of the name of that). How would you proceed if you had to repair this? Would you have the buttons individually removed (and how!) or you would somehow paint directly? http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/9628/buttonsx.jpg Probably not of interest for many of you though!! |
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I've never seen buttons so worn, I don't know of any fix for that but a lot of members here have great idea's and may be more help to you on this one. I think replacing the module might be the only fix. I will ask my friends and see if have any suggestions.
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Audi Club (South Africa) - Whity's Audi A4 B6
Although I don't remember seeing what kind of paint he uses, this thread might get you started at least. |
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Okay I've read it.
Indeed there is the reply #26 that pretty explains what I have to do... BTW, isn't Internet nice? You refer me, from your computer in Alterba, to South africa to help me with my little problem, in quebec ! |
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OMG mine are all screwed up also! Its like the previous owner never cut his nails. I really wanna know what paint he uses.
Edit- Wow this whitty guy has MAD skills. |
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the new control module is around $900. I can link you it if you'd like?
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Ohhh no way lol 900 is too much. I like DIY's so ill try it. I just need the right paint.
So many things to fix. 1. glove box 2. paint 3. t/c button 4. fan relay 5. power steering (doing that now) The previous owner treated the car like an . |
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what are you going to do about the glovebox? one of my hinges broke the other day, and the same thing happened to my old one a couple of years ago.
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Originally Posted by Just_G
(Post 162510)
what are you going to do about the glovebox? one of my hinges broke the other day, and the same thing happened to my old one a couple of years ago.
No need to hijack the painting dash buttons thread. There's already a glove box fixing thread. |
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Originally Posted by ricke666
(Post 162410)
BTW, isn't Internet nice? You refer me, from your computer in Alterba, to South africa to help me with my little problem, in quebec !
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Well, I did not painted them yet, but it's in my plans to take pictures of my progress. For now I have to read a DIY to unmount the console!
But... pics will come |
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Can someone point me out a writeup on how to remove the console trim please?
Like this image, although I'm sure not as much unmounting as this is required to remove the temp control unit: http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/7409/examplejr.jpg |
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Thanks for the pics! Keep 'em coming!
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nice work!
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Okay, project continued...
Now I've had to remove the paint on the buttons. It was easy. Then, I've cut electrical black tape and forged the "+" and the "-" symbols the best I could. http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/5927/1002507w.jpg http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/8418/1002509z.jpg First layers of spray... http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/5481/1002513x.jpg NOW, I HAVE A BIG PROBLEM ! WHY THE HELL IS THAT PAINT ON THE TRIM SO HARD TO REMOVE??? ANY IDEAS ?? http://img860.imageshack.us/img860/9162/1002515.jpg http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/4707/1002514.jpg |
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good job man! my buttons are like that as well. look around the cigarette lighter, as i believe smoking may cause this. im pretty sure the previous owner of my A4 was a smoker. the lighter looks well used.
anyway, while you're at it, why not give this a try see if it works, specifically post #5 https://www.audiforum.ca/a4-b6/65228...-non-ipod.html |
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Today I'll plug the whole thing back in, I've completed the work. I took pictures and will send them!
For the moment, what I can tell is if I would have to start over again, I would just completely paint over the red and blue buttons, without trying to recreate a "+" and a "-". Because the final result is not bad, but not as professionnal as the rest of the console. Plus, be prepared to paint ALL buttons too, because of the difference of paint vs the original paint. Even at 30$ the paint that I specially have prepared for this job was not exact so I had to paint ALL buttons. For the others which were intact, I simply put on some black tape veeeery precisely cut just to cover the text/symbol and the little top corner light. Plus of course the trim, which was a real pain to sand! Now concerning post no.5 in this thread, I NEED to know if someone else with a Symphony II is able to press twice to get an AUX display on the screen! |
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FINAL THOUGHTS OF THE PROJECT :
Here is the results of all this : http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/1858/1002534ae.jpg http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/7904/1002535y.jpg http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/4813/1002536q.jpg http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/8031/1002538y.jpg http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/9697/finalwqz.jpg Honnestly, I am a perfectionnist and I did not have the quality I expected. Here are a few points that are unsatisfying : - It's quite hard to sand down to perfection the trim, even with grit #150, then 200, then 400 - The paint, even at 30$ is not the same, and under bright light it is visible - The "+" and "-" and not as good as "perfect" - Concerning those + and -, I would paint them all without the symbol, I it was to be done again - I had to do all the buttons because of the difference in the paint |
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Even though it wasn't a 10/10 in your eyes I think you did a pretty solid job. Thanks for sharing. I see what you mean about the difference in paint. Seems more shiny, eh?
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Yep... waaayyy too shiny. I am sure the guy who made the paint could have add less "gloss" in it. Anyway, when installed it's not that bad.
Next project ! |
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i just color coated mine and put stickers on them, then layerd with clear coat, takes half the time and looks better
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