Chipped/scratched buttons

[dgmx5]

Having cleaned up and de-stickied the vents and steering wheel cowl, the eye is now drawn to the state of the buttons in the centre console.

Some of the rubberised coating has been scratched or 'chipped'. It does allow some light through at night but it actually looks worse in daylight.

Fortunately the NAV buttons/heating controls etc are unaffected and get very little use anyway.

Any suggestions on how to address this?

TIA

 

[safrane]

Can you paint them from the reverse side?

 

[conaero]

The coating is on top and we are talking to a company in Europe who work direct for Ferrari and Maserati about doing this for us. Lorenzo in the USA also offers the service.

 

[doodlebug]

I've recently been getting a lot of posts from a company in France called Auto Elite 35 who seem to do exactly what you (and me) need. They are based not to far from the forum's own philw696.

 

[Scaf]

I imagine you could do a reasonable job with “Plastidip” rubberised paint, it’s surprisingly hard wearing and can be peeled off again if it’s a disappointment.

• mask of the symbol with a round sticker
• scrape of the chopped sticky stuff
• paint in black Plastidip
• remove masking sticker
• paint whollot in clear Plastidip

It would feel and look very similar to original - could be **** though

 

[doodlebug]

I imagine you could do a reasonable job with “Plastidip” rubberised paint, it’s surprisingly hard wearing and can be peeled off again if it’s a disappointment.

• mask of the symbol with a round sticker
• scrape of the chopped sticky stuff
• paint in black Plastidip
• remove masking sticker
• paint whollot in clear Plastidip

It would feel and look very similar to original - could be **** though

I've thought about this but the switches which are the worst in my car have decals on showing windows, text etc. and I think it will be quite difficult to avoid them when putting the rubberised paint on.

 

[dgmx5]

The plastidip suggestion has been used apparently with some success on Maseratlife. The person sprayed into the lid of the can and then applied using a Q-Tip.

The proper solution I guess is to remove of all of the coating and take back to a completely nude state, then reapply the coating (preferably not the same coating that eventually goes sticky) with whatever process (laser etching?) was originally used to achieve the logos on the buttons.

I need to email Larry to find out what is actually done but also interested in any other parties that do this.

 

[dgmx5]

The coating is on top and we are talking to a company in Europe who work direct for Ferrari and Maserati about doing this for us. Lorenzo in the USA also offers the service.

Will be following this with interest. Any idea on when you will have news on this?

 

[CatmanV2]

The plastidip suggestion has been used apparently with some success on Maseratlife. The person sprayed into the lid of the can and then applied using a Q-Tip.

The proper solution I guess is to remove of all of the coating and take back to a completely nude state, then reapply the coating (preferably not the same coating that eventually goes sticky) with whatever process (laser etching?) was originally used to achieve the logos on the buttons.

I need to email Larry to find out what is actually done but also interested in any other parties that do this.

Larry would be my first step, historically he hasn't been overly keen to disclose his methods, which I respect

C

 

[Lavazza]

The coating is on top and we are talking to a company in Europe who work direct for Ferrari and Maserati about doing this for us. Lorenzo in the USA also offers the service.

For GranTurismo too?
Thinking about the 1 & R buttons.

 

[dgmx5]

Larry would be my first step, historically he hasn't been overly keen to disclose his methods, which I respect

C

I can respect that. I just want to know if his process re-creates the original effect where the light shines through the white bits. I have heard some don't and of course most buttons need to be de-stickied rather than remove/smooth out scratches.

 

[CatmanV2]

I can respect that. I just want to know if his process re-creates the original effect where the light shines through the white bits. I have heard some don't and of course most buttons need to be de-stickied rather than remove/smooth out scratches.

I believe so, but he'll explain I'm sure

C

 

[Scaf]

For GranTurismo too?
Thinking about the 1 & R buttons.

I am about to have a new F1 switch panel ( R 1 ) fitted and I plan to experiment on the original worn / chipped one.

 

[Motorsport3]

Who is Larry? I wouldn't mind having my buttons done if not unreasonably expensive.

 

[dgmx5]

Who is Larry? I wouldn't mind having my buttons done if not unreasonably expensive.

He is in the US and his forum name is @LORENZ-GS

 

[conaero]

For GranTurismo too?
Thinking about the 1 & R buttons.

We basically need a guinea pig to test...

 

[Bebs]

There is also carplastix in the Czech Republic. New player, reasonable costs. Euro 144 to do the
1 R panel. I’m considering sending all my F360 sticky parts there. Price list on website/link:

https://www.carplastix.com/order/

 

[Motorsport3]

There is also carplastix in the Czech Republic. New player, reasonable costs. Euro 144 to do the
1 R panel. I’m considering sending all my F360 sticky parts there. Price list on website/link:

https://www.carplastix.com/order/

Looking quite pricey, no? Particularly if you have to factor in labour to uninstall and install.

 

[Bebs]

Cheaper than StickyRX in the US and similar quality. I’m not aware of any other companies that can refurbish all these Maserati/Ferrari parts properly?

 

[hunta]

It's the shipping risk I'm most concerned about with overseas options, even tracked. If buttons go missing for the latter 4200 and GS models these days it'll be a right PITA to find replacements (which in turn will then no doubt need treating...).