Radio/Navigation Button Stickers

[Danny3737]

I bought set off eBay for my old NAV radio and they worked pretty good. Just need to wipe down the old buttons with some isopropyl alcohol so they stick well. I think I had them one for about 2 years before I put in a new HU.

 

[Big Mama]

I have them too. The problem with them is at night the worn away area from the original button shows through. I wasn’t smart enough to think that far ahead. If yours do better I’ll buy another set.

 

[Dutchman]

I got the stickers the other day and was planning on getting them on this weekend. @Big Mama, Thanks for the comment. I was wondering is the blank spaces underneath would show. Maybe I should try and clear the buttons of all the old graphics first? What would be the best way to do that, do you think? Maybe just sand them off?

 

[2010gmcyukon]

I used similar stickers on mine, although the buttons are flatter on the newer style. They worked pretty well. The one thing I found is that you want to sand or clean off the chipped paint to make it smooth; because the indentation is visible on the sticker.

 

[89Suburban]

Hey everyone, new to the forum.

Has anyone ever tried these "stickers" to cover up the worn buttons on their radios or climate controls?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/03-06-GM-NAVIGATION-RADIO-Button-Repair-Decals-Stickers-Yukon-Tahoe-Suburban/162674147592?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

This guy has a whole array of stickers for the buttons but I worry it may look tacky.

I tried these on my '07 controls. They were ok, but one or 2 did start to peel away at the edges after about a year.

 

[BatsTDK]

I tried these on my '07 controls. They were ok, but one or 2 did start to peel away at the edges after about a year.

Did you buy from this guy or someone else? He claims his are better than everyone else’s.

 

[89Suburban]

Did you buy from this guy or someone else? He claims his are better than everyone else’s.

I don't remember it was a few years ago. And I since had to replace my HVAC control anyway so all the buttons are nice shiny new now.

 

[Big Mama]

Try some type of solvent and see if the remainder comes off before sanding. Might make a smoother button. Might also confirm the power button for hvac is in the set. The one I got didn’t have it.

 

[Dutchman]

So I got my stickers this week.


Unfortunately, I have the dreaded "Reduced Power" issue I'm dealing with, so I hope to try and work on the buttons this weekend. But my first impression is that they look good. I think the success will come from doing the prep work correctly.

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