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[nilocp]

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

Thanks

Colin

[johnnydog]

This topic was discussed recently.
Hope this helps.
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=143303.0

[nilocp]

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

Any other ideas anyone?

Colin

[Doctor Gollum]

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.

[nilocp]

Hi Doc, I will give it a go!!

[johnnydog]

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.

[cam.in.head]

Hi colin. I take it you are talking volvo here or have you got youself another omega ?

[omegod]

Nail varnish remover takes off the coating on the switch

[TheBoy]

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?

[nilocp]

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

Colin

[Doctor Gollum]

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

[cam.in.head]

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

Colin

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 !  !

[nilocp]

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

Be good to see you when you are passing

Colin

[TheBoy]

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

Might get some and chuck on the Jag, as I hear that suffers...

[Andy B]

...
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