Just finished a few hours of button cleaning. They look great, and more importantly feel great. Thanks for the video and advise, your method was great.
this is the second video of yours that has come up. tbf i knew about this already...........but have not actually done it yet. rattle in windows first, then the buttons. really good advice tho and much appreciated (again). if you just rub your finger on the button long enough it will remove the sticky gunk, but i have no doubt this is a shed load quicker.
I posted a video on my own channel recently on the subject of ‘sticky buttons and surfaces’, in particular concerning my Maserati. Italian supercars from 10 years ago suffer from this, particularly in warm climates. The shiny coating biodegrades with time. Being too enthusiastic can actually remove the markings as well... as I have found out to my cost! 🙄 .. Great vid as always my friend!👍👏
I must come check out your video on this. I find the issue interesting. Never heard of this until I bought this car. I see the Forums are full of complaints about it.
The door handle of my Skoda (2004) behaved the same way, at the factory they put some quality enhancement rubber like surface on it. It did wear out really badly, looked awful, at the end I had to change all of the door handles. My X250 is pre facelift. So, this time I got lucky I have nice silver buttons. 😎
My god Hilton, you do have patience. I think two buttons and I would have called it a day. Well done on your perseverance and great video. Take care, Jeff
Thanks Jeff. Yeah, it definitely took patience and perseverance. My fingers were raw each time I tackled this but 3 months later I finally got them all done 😊
Hi Hilton, another great video, but reminds me of the same pain I suffered in the searing heat of Qatar, when I did mine. I used Isopropyl alcohol on mine, trying not to leave my care wreaking of the stuff in a strict Islamic country was another challenge, but as careful as I was, rubbing some of the paint off was unavoidable. Pity there was a trend for using this horrid stuff on all sorts of things. Even screwdrivers and battery drills had the damn stuff on them to aid grip!
LoL - yeah, I can imagine alcohol sensors going crazy as many cops nowadays have sensors that tell them if someone is inebriated. This worked a treat for me and after wiping everything down, there is no residue which makes me happy. The buttons are smooth to the touch and no oily substance getting on your hands. Not only that, my buttons feel more sanitary now.
It looks like you're using WD-40 to do this. Regular household rubbing alcohol works better/faster and won't leave a nasty oily residue on the buttons like WD-40.
Now that is real dedication. Mine are pretty clean tbh, must have been driven "with the driving glove on" I think. I wish I could justify a 5.0 for my daily commute.............I really do.
LoL luckily I work from home so I don't commute. If I had to commute, this would be a weekend car while my other car would have been a Pinto or something 🤣
🤔💎Didn’t Jaguar have a TSB on this and would change the buttons to new buttons without the coating? I’m almost sure of it. I know a few people with a XJ that had them replaced at no charge by the dealership, It’s insane to see spend Krazy $$$$$$$ on a car just to have the buttons/console literally melt and become a sticky fly strip!🤬
Thankyou for the video. I own a 2011 XF in Australia. In 2012 I made a claim under warranty re sticky buttons. Jaguar did no honour the claim as they said they had not seen the issue before so it must be due to some chemical inbalance in MY SKIN. I was not impressed! Now you see this issue everywhere. Must be alot of people out there with chemical imbalances.
Lol, manufacturers will stoop to anything to get out of a warranty claim. Thosnis a first though and I find it quite insulting they would blame your anatomy for causing a defect in their product. Mercedes-Benz has the same issue as the same supplier supplied manufactured their buttons. They clearly didn't do hot weather tests properly because you and I live in the same part of the southern hemisphere where summers are really hot. Colder places like Europe haven't experienced this as much as we have. Some States in the USA have though, Texas, Arizona, California, Nevada. All struggling with sticky buttons.
I have just bought a 2011 XF and it has exact the same problem. I'm not sure if I'll do it all in one day, but I'll certainly take some time over the coming weeks and get this sticky crap off.
Just be patient and you'll get there. Be careful not to rub too hard otherwise the white pictures will come off and you can't tell what the buttons are unless the lights are on.
Looks great! Does it remove a protective layer? Or is it literally just gunk? I have seen this happen to all XF's after a while. Does it take the simbol off as well?
It removes the clear coat Jaguars supplier put on the buttons. Mercedes-Benz used the same supplier for their buttons so they have the same issue. You have to be careful as you can scratch the black coating off which will mean no more icon. So be careful. You need a lot of time and patience doing this 😉
The dirt you're cleaning off will be dirt and skin cell deposits that build up over time. When cleaning the buttons you need to be careful not to use too much pressure otherwise you risk rubbing the lacquer off. Your Jag has not been well maintained and that build up of dirt will also be on the indicator/wiper stalks. The ideal tool to aid with cleaning is an electric toothbrush. It gets into the crevices and lifts the dirt out. The ambient lighting should be easy enough. I fitted a set into my Jag and after some adjustment, I set the lights to the same colour as in the door card's.
Hello, what would you recommend to use on the outside door handles on the x250 XF? My drivers door is a bit clumpy and stiff. It’s all plastic and wondered if WD40 would be corrosive to plastic?!
Hey there, my driver's door is also a bit stiff to open. Basically, they wear with age. WD40 will in fact harm the micro switch inside the handle mechanism. Don't spray anything in there. Also, dirt will eventually get on WD40 and stick to it and make matters worse. The sticky door issue is something that's been with these cars since new.
Amigo whats the significade of no unof ods or odc swowing on computer and shutting down engine ratling or shaking before engine dae or ded.i appreciate if you coment something about 2011 xf jaguar
If I understand correctly, you are saying the engine starts but then splutters and dies. Sounds to me like you need a scan tool plugged into it. Once you have the codes you can tell what's wrong with it. Check the air mass meter and that the plugs is properly plugged in. If it is, it could be a fault Air mass meter. This sits on a pipe that leads into the air box where the air filter is situated.
I dont have an XF yet but drove a friends last year in the UK.. Here in the Canaries thau ask too much for second had cars e.g I went to local Jaguar dealer a couple of months ago and asked if they had any second hand XF's they had one it was what they used for demo, it was a 2016, entry level they wanted 34.000 €uros when I asked if he was joking he said put an offer in.. at the time I didnt know the value but It wouldn't cost much more for a new one.. how much do you thing it was worth apx? P.s I've been cleaning sticky buttons on my Peugeot 207cc lol...and I used to live in SA when I was younger
Hey. I would say that 2016 is worth 16,000 Euros now. That's what I got for my 2016 XF when I sold it in June this year. They deprecate like rocks sinking in the ocean, fast. That dealer was trying to screw you my friend. I was fortunate when I bought mine last year because they dropped the price from €45,000 to €21,000. So I lost €5,000 in a year's worth of ownership.
I have this on several buttons of my 2014 XF Spbrake, I had assumed that some one had touched the buttons with brake fluid or some other muck on their fingers during a service. Are we saying this is general degradation of the standard Jaguar finish?? Thanks for the video, by the way.
I'm afraid it will get worse. Especially if the car stands in the sun often. The supplier that made the buttons for Jaguar made them for Mercedes-Benz as well. So all cars from 2013 to 2017 had thos issue. If the buttons were supplied by the same supplier. There was never a recall because it wasn't safety related, but there should have been an extended warranty on these.
Never had that problem on my Jag, same buttons. It looks like hair gel/spray residue, are you ruining your hands through your hair then touching the buttons.
Hey Brant. I can definitely recommend the XFR. Power galore and practical. However, make sure it has FULL service history. Otherwise you will be in for some big bills. Make sure the brake discs have enough life on them still as well as the pads, not cheap to do. Also, if there are rattling noises coming from the front of the engine while it's idling. That means the supercharger couplers needs replacing and if you can't do that job yourself, the labor will set you back quite a bit. Buying these performance sedans 2nd or 3rd hand means the previous owner has enjoyed the life out of it so keep a look out for that. 😉
Did they ever fixed that sticky button problem? I have a 2015 Jaguar XF (last production year for the X250) and my buttons are still in perfect condition. Thought sometime near the end of production they manage to solve the sticky button problems on their cars, but even after sending it to the dealer for servicing and sending to an upholsterer they commented that they had never seen an interior of the XF in such good condition as they usually have sticky buttons. Not sure wether my car had a better part fitted or it’s due to how I take care of my car (no food and drinks allowed in, hands always clean)
Hi Izan. The later models won't show signs yet of this. Jaguar never fixed it and should have held their supplier responsible for this. Mercedes have the same issue as they used the same supplier. The supplier probably doesn't even exist anymore. Hot weather and standing in the sun alit causes the deterioration to occur quicker. If your car is garaged all the time, you could save yourself from having to go through this 😉
@@carfanfan thanks. Gonna make sure the car never stand too long under the sun and heat, prevention is better than correction. Kinda scared to touch the buttons now 😅 don’t want to wear down the coatings. Buttons are still in mint matte condition, I hope it stays like that for another 7-8 years when I’m probably ready letting it go to a new owner.
🤔💎Didn’t Jaguar have a TSB on this and would change the buttons to new buttons without the coating? I’m almost sure of it. I know a few people with a XJ that had them replaced at no charge by the dealership,
yep, but it involves a great deal of rubbing. Your fingers will be mad at you after you're done, but the results are well worth it. Just don't rush it because you could rub the white clear paint icons on the buttons and end up with icons you can only see at night when the lights are on ;)
I'm sorry, Hilton, but if you put 6 hours into "fixing" this factory defect, you should be compensated by Jaguar for your time and materials. This is completely unacceptable for a car in this class. I honestly can not believe that there isn't a class-action lawsuit over this.
Thanks Rick. It probably took 2 full days in all to do everything in all. It was gruelling work and even then I had to buy another set of buttons for the top center dash because I damaged the paint on the unlock and power buttons. I agree, there should have been a class action suit against Mercedes and Jaguar for this issue. Those living in hot countries have this problem the most as the heat makes the goo start to decompose. It's really disgusting to touch buttons when they're like that 😉
@@carfanfan ...I see. Well, it doesn't sound then as if you are very motivated to pursue a legal remedy for compensation for the defect. Although, it should be easy. Every Jaguar dealership with a service bay component (i.e. a garage) should have to (at no charge to the customer) remove and replace these parts with better-designed ones, upon request, for the life of the car. Fortunately, my Jag is of the 2010 variety and has the hard buttons. So, I'll never have to deal with this problem. But, I still have the issue with the bubbling dashboard leather problem that many people have experienced and the water heater crossover tube behind the supercharger. Fortunately again, mine hasn't experienced those ones yet, either.
WATER CROSSOVER TUBE? what’s the deal with that? Thanks! Also Jaguar has replaced buttons on a few people I know cars. Give them a call! Not sure the model years?
This material is very common in car industry and all sorts of cars have it (from Nissan to Ferrari and everything in between). And once it starts to go bad, it's a real mess. Not sure why auto makers can't use something more "stable".
🤔💎Didn’t Jaguar have a TSB on this and would change the buttons to new buttons without the coating? I’m almost sure of it. I know a few people with a XJ that had them replaced at no charge by the dealership, It’s insane to see spend Krazy $$$$$$$ on a car just to have the buttons/console literally melt and become a sticky fly strip!🤬.
Use "Neutrogena Makeup Remover" 25 towelletes you can buy it at any local drug store. It's safe for facial skin, then it should be safe for car interior parts. It works. I tried.
I hate the sticky Buttons. I wish those aliexpress buttons worked. I am gonna use the wd40. The first car I ever had this problem, and most expensive too. Kind of dumb
I agree 100%. Just be careful not to scratch the white paint off the buttons when doing it. Only every use a microfiber cloth on the buttons and try to avoid using your fingernails - trust me, been there done that - had to replace the buttons just under the center screen on my car because I scraped the white paint off.
Hi Hilton !!! ..... Had to give my first ever THUMBS DOWN EVER !!! .... WD40 is great for spraying over maybe the engine of a 2stroke lawn mower for the winter as it dries to a hard compound that resists moisture !!!! .... So great for preserving aluminium cylinder heads ??? ... I remember ruining a Bosch radio/cassette and after having it repaired the engineer told me that WD40 was the worst for lubrication of the moving parts in the unit !!! .... WD40 even jams up door locks when sprayed over with the panel off ??? .... WD40 VERY GOOD on main battery terminals as the residue will prevent corrosion !!! .... MANY THANKS FOR READING and i'm sorry to say it's a "silent killer" !!! .... Hilton it dries to a yellow "residue" that acts as an "electrical insulator" with it's "anti corrosive sheen" !!! ..... THANKS FOR READING -- LOVE YOUR CAR !!!
Thanks Steve. But the WD40 has been wiped off with the micro fiber cloth. It helped in listening the goo and getting rid of it. Thumbs down is a bit harsh I think
@@carfanfan Ah sorry my friend for the "thumbs down" but it was only to bring to your attention my experience with WD40 and electrics !!! .... I was frightened that it may infiltrate the switch-pack and solidify ??? ...... But hey i love Jaguar cars from the first XJ6 in 1968 ish ?? and the fabulous V12 in 1971 (that was also fully of buttons and switches lol) ......... It was the fastest 4dr saloon car in the world with the lowest "db" noise rate ever !!! .......... And then the XJS in 1975 WHAT A CAR !!! ........ And the new ones are 0-60 mph in about 5 seconds ??? WOW thats FAST !!! ........ Hey i'm just gonna enjoy your channel now and give you a "thumbs up" on every video. .... MANY THANKS
These are mostly fads followed by all manufacturers. They all copy each other so as not to be outdone by one another. Piano black is thankfully retreating from car interiors. What were they thinking with that? Fingerprints and smudges galore in a luxury car interior is ghastly. As touch screens start to replace buttons, I think we'll see a phasing out of them in future cars as electric cars start to take over ;)
Just finished a few hours of button cleaning. They look great, and more importantly feel great. Thanks for the video and advise, your method was great.
Glad it helped mate
As always very informative Hilton. You have the patience of a saint👍
Thanks Graham. I do it for the love of Jags 😂
Looks like it takes a lot of time to clean those buttons. Not sure if I would have the patience for that. Well done 👍
Looks great! Thanks for the tip!
Great job sir thank you for your lessons❤
Very clever … well done ..!!
this was a good tips. thank you 👍
this is the second video of yours that has come up. tbf i knew about this already...........but have not actually done it yet. rattle in windows first, then the buttons. really good advice tho and much appreciated (again).
if you just rub your finger on the button long enough it will remove the sticky gunk, but i have no doubt this is a shed load quicker.
I posted a video on my own channel recently on the subject of ‘sticky buttons and surfaces’, in particular concerning my Maserati. Italian supercars from 10 years ago suffer from this, particularly in warm climates. The shiny coating biodegrades with time. Being too enthusiastic can actually remove the markings as well... as I have found out to my cost! 🙄 .. Great vid as always my friend!👍👏
I must come check out your video on this. I find the issue interesting. Never heard of this until I bought this car. I see the Forums are full of complaints about it.
@@carfanfan remember I’m not a pro like you! I’m just an old geeza with too much time on my hands 🙄😅
Another great video. I use PERL by Car Pro on my XFS. If you don't know, P - plastic, E - Engine, R - Rubber, and L - Leather. So really versatile.
Thanks for sharing Errol. Very interesting, I might get some and give it a whirl myself.
Great video
The door handle of my Skoda (2004) behaved the same way, at the factory they put some quality enhancement rubber like surface on it. It did wear out really badly, looked awful, at the end I had to change all of the door handles. My X250 is pre facelift. So, this time I got lucky I have nice silver buttons. 😎
Lucky indeed. I love the silver buttons. They just look so more classier
My god Hilton, you do have patience. I think two buttons and I would have called it a day. Well done on your perseverance and great video.
Take care, Jeff
Thanks Jeff. Yeah, it definitely took patience and perseverance. My fingers were raw each time I tackled this but 3 months later I finally got them all done 😊
Hi Hilton, another great video, but reminds me of the same pain I suffered in the searing heat of Qatar, when I did mine.
I used Isopropyl alcohol on mine, trying not to leave my care wreaking of the stuff in a strict Islamic country was another challenge, but as careful as I was, rubbing some of the paint off was unavoidable.
Pity there was a trend for using this horrid stuff on all sorts of things.
Even screwdrivers and battery drills had the damn stuff on them to aid grip!
LoL - yeah, I can imagine alcohol sensors going crazy as many cops nowadays have sensors that tell them if someone is inebriated. This worked a treat for me and after wiping everything down, there is no residue which makes me happy. The buttons are smooth to the touch and no oily substance getting on your hands. Not only that, my buttons feel more sanitary now.
It looks like you're using WD-40 to do this. Regular household rubbing alcohol works better/faster and won't leave a nasty oily residue on the buttons like WD-40.
I tried using rubbing alcohol and it took off the sticky residue, but the buttons still feel sticky.
Now that is real dedication. Mine are pretty clean tbh, must have been driven "with the driving glove on" I think.
I wish I could justify a 5.0 for my daily commute.............I really do.
LoL luckily I work from home so I don't commute. If I had to commute, this would be a weekend car while my other car would have been a Pinto or something 🤣
🤔💎Didn’t Jaguar have a TSB on this and would change the buttons to new buttons without the coating? I’m almost sure of it. I know a few people with a XJ that had them replaced at no charge by the dealership,
It’s insane to see spend Krazy $$$$$$$ on a car just to have the buttons/console literally melt and become a sticky fly strip!🤬
Don't let the WD-40 though actually go inside behind the buttons it could cause all sorts of electrical issues?
Thankyou for the video. I own a 2011 XF in Australia. In 2012 I made a claim under warranty re sticky buttons. Jaguar did no honour the claim as they said they had not seen the issue before so it must be due to some chemical inbalance in MY SKIN. I was not impressed!
Now you see this issue everywhere. Must be alot of people out there with chemical imbalances.
Lol, manufacturers will stoop to anything to get out of a warranty claim. Thosnis a first though and I find it quite insulting they would blame your anatomy for causing a defect in their product.
Mercedes-Benz has the same issue as the same supplier supplied manufactured their buttons. They clearly didn't do hot weather tests properly because you and I live in the same part of the southern hemisphere where summers are really hot. Colder places like Europe haven't experienced this as much as we have. Some States in the USA have though, Texas, Arizona, California, Nevada. All struggling with sticky buttons.
@@carfanfan so true. So many European cars are just not built to handle our hotter climates, especially when it comes to under bonnet temperatures.
I'm in the UK and these cars are actually made an hour away from me and I have the same issue so it's definitely the glue
I have just bought a 2011 XF and it has exact the same problem. I'm not sure if I'll do it all in one day, but I'll certainly take some time over the coming weeks and get this sticky crap off.
Just be patient and you'll get there. Be careful not to rub too hard otherwise the white pictures will come off and you can't tell what the buttons are unless the lights are on.
Looking great, will give it a try and hopefully wont ruin the prints on the buttons.
I found as long as your finger nails or trim tool star away from the icons they'll be okay. 😉
@@carfanfan point noted 👍
Looks great! Does it remove a protective layer? Or is it literally just gunk? I have seen this happen to all XF's after a while. Does it take the simbol off as well?
It removes the clear coat Jaguars supplier put on the buttons. Mercedes-Benz used the same supplier for their buttons so they have the same issue. You have to be careful as you can scratch the black coating off which will mean no more icon. So be careful. You need a lot of time and patience doing this 😉
The dirt you're cleaning off will be dirt and skin cell deposits that build up over time. When cleaning the buttons you need to be careful not to use too much pressure otherwise you risk rubbing the lacquer off. Your Jag has not been well maintained and that build up of dirt will also be on the indicator/wiper stalks. The ideal tool to aid with cleaning is an electric toothbrush. It gets into the crevices and lifts the dirt out. The ambient lighting should be easy enough. I fitted a set into my Jag and after some adjustment, I set the lights to the same colour as in the door card's.
Hello, what would you recommend to use on the outside door handles on the x250 XF? My drivers door is a bit clumpy and stiff. It’s all plastic and wondered if WD40 would be corrosive to plastic?!
Hey there, my driver's door is also a bit stiff to open. Basically, they wear with age. WD40 will in fact harm the micro switch inside the handle mechanism. Don't spray anything in there. Also, dirt will eventually get on WD40 and stick to it and make matters worse. The sticky door issue is something that's been with these cars since new.
What’s the remedy besides just replacement?
Do you have a suggestion on how to repair the chrome around the buttons. I accidentally scratched them black when cleaning the buttons. Thanks
I'm afraid not. Once that chrome is off it's off. Sorry.
Amigo whats the significade of no unof ods or odc swowing on computer and shutting down engine ratling or shaking before engine dae or ded.i appreciate if you coment something about 2011 xf jaguar
If I understand correctly, you are saying the engine starts but then splutters and dies. Sounds to me like you need a scan tool plugged into it. Once you have the codes you can tell what's wrong with it. Check the air mass meter and that the plugs is properly plugged in. If it is, it could be a fault Air mass meter. This sits on a pipe that leads into the air box where the air filter is situated.
Also noxema makup wipes work too
I dont have an XF yet but drove a friends last year in the UK.. Here in the Canaries thau ask too much for second had cars e.g I went to local Jaguar dealer a couple of months ago and asked if they had any second hand XF's they had one it was what they used for demo, it was a 2016, entry level they wanted 34.000 €uros when I asked if he was joking he said put an offer in.. at the time I didnt know the value but It wouldn't cost much more for a new one.. how much do you thing it was worth apx? P.s I've been cleaning sticky buttons on my Peugeot 207cc lol...and I used to live in SA when I was younger
Hey. I would say that 2016 is worth 16,000 Euros now. That's what I got for my 2016 XF when I sold it in June this year. They deprecate like rocks sinking in the ocean, fast. That dealer was trying to screw you my friend. I was fortunate when I bought mine last year because they dropped the price from €45,000 to €21,000. So I lost €5,000 in a year's worth of ownership.
I used a lemon and a microfiber towel😁
Have you tried graffiti remover, that removes sticky glue also.
Good suggestion. Wish I'd known about that before taking literally months to complete this job 😂
I have this on several buttons of my 2014 XF Spbrake, I had assumed that some one had touched the buttons with brake fluid or some other muck on their fingers during a service.
Are we saying this is general degradation of the standard Jaguar finish??
Thanks for the video, by the way.
I'm afraid it will get worse. Especially if the car stands in the sun often. The supplier that made the buttons for Jaguar made them for Mercedes-Benz as well. So all cars from 2013 to 2017 had thos issue. If the buttons were supplied by the same supplier. There was never a recall because it wasn't safety related, but there should have been an extended warranty on these.
@@carfanfan Thank you for that info. Am very grateful.
Never had that problem on my Jag, same buttons. It looks like hair gel/spray residue, are you ruining your hands through your hair then touching the buttons.
No, keep in mind this car had a previous owner and this is how it was when I bought it.
@@carfanfan Right, the only time i have seen residue on anything like that, is my hair brush lol
@@aaugoaa 🤣😂
I’m planning on buying a 2011-2015 jaguar xf or xfr with the v8. Would you recommend the car and what should I be looking out for when I buy one?
Hey Brant. I can definitely recommend the XFR. Power galore and practical. However, make sure it has FULL service history. Otherwise you will be in for some big bills. Make sure the brake discs have enough life on them still as well as the pads, not cheap to do. Also, if there are rattling noises coming from the front of the engine while it's idling. That means the supercharger couplers needs replacing and if you can't do that job yourself, the labor will set you back quite a bit. Buying these performance sedans 2nd or 3rd hand means the previous owner has enjoyed the life out of it so keep a look out for that. 😉
Did they ever fixed that sticky button problem? I have a 2015 Jaguar XF (last production year for the X250) and my buttons are still in perfect condition. Thought sometime near the end of production they manage to solve the sticky button problems on their cars, but even after sending it to the dealer for servicing and sending to an upholsterer they commented that they had never seen an interior of the XF in such good condition as they usually have sticky buttons. Not sure wether my car had a better part fitted or it’s due to how I take care of my car (no food and drinks allowed in, hands always clean)
Hi Izan. The later models won't show signs yet of this. Jaguar never fixed it and should have held their supplier responsible for this. Mercedes have the same issue as they used the same supplier. The supplier probably doesn't even exist anymore. Hot weather and standing in the sun alit causes the deterioration to occur quicker. If your car is garaged all the time, you could save yourself from having to go through this 😉
@@carfanfan thanks. Gonna make sure the car never stand too long under the sun and heat, prevention is better than correction. Kinda scared to touch the buttons now 😅 don’t want to wear down the coatings. Buttons are still in mint matte condition, I hope it stays like that for another 7-8 years when I’m probably ready letting it go to a new owner.
@@IzanAzman948 lol 😂🤣. You are right, prevention is the cure 🤣
🤔💎Didn’t Jaguar have a TSB on this and would change the buttons to new buttons without the coating? I’m almost sure of it. I know a few people with a XJ that had them replaced at no charge by the dealership,
Just need to clean them with WD 40?
yep, but it involves a great deal of rubbing. Your fingers will be mad at you after you're done, but the results are well worth it. Just don't rush it because you could rub the white clear paint icons on the buttons and end up with icons you can only see at night when the lights are on ;)
I'm sorry, Hilton, but if you put 6 hours into "fixing" this factory defect, you should be compensated by Jaguar for your time and materials. This is completely unacceptable for a car in this class. I honestly can not believe that there isn't a class-action lawsuit over this.
Thanks Rick. It probably took 2 full days in all to do everything in all. It was gruelling work and even then I had to buy another set of buttons for the top center dash because I damaged the paint on the unlock and power buttons. I agree, there should have been a class action suit against Mercedes and Jaguar for this issue. Those living in hot countries have this problem the most as the heat makes the goo start to decompose. It's really disgusting to touch buttons when they're like that 😉
@@carfanfan ...I see. Well, it doesn't sound then as if you are very motivated to pursue a legal remedy for compensation for the defect. Although, it should be easy. Every Jaguar dealership with a service bay component (i.e. a garage) should have to (at no charge to the customer) remove and replace these parts with better-designed ones, upon request, for the life of the car.
Fortunately, my Jag is of the 2010 variety and has the hard buttons. So, I'll never have to deal with this problem. But, I still have the issue with the bubbling dashboard leather problem that many people have experienced and the water heater crossover tube behind the supercharger. Fortunately again, mine hasn't experienced those ones yet, either.
WATER CROSSOVER TUBE? what’s the deal with that? Thanks!
Also Jaguar has replaced buttons on a few people I know cars. Give them a call! Not sure the model years?
This material is very common in car industry and all sorts of cars have it (from Nissan to Ferrari and everything in between). And once it starts to go bad, it's a real mess. Not sure why auto makers can't use something more "stable".
Oil on a soft rag works
Thanks for the tip!
🤔💎Didn’t Jaguar have a TSB on this and would change the buttons to new buttons without the coating? I’m almost sure of it. I know a few people with a XJ that had them replaced at no charge by the dealership,
It’s insane to see spend Krazy $$$$$$$ on a car just to have the buttons/console literally melt and become a sticky fly strip!🤬.
They did have a TSB but it has long since expired.
All you need for this is make up removal wipes and elbow greese xx
Use "Neutrogena Makeup Remover" 25 towelletes
you can buy it at any local drug store. It's safe for facial skin, then it should be safe for car interior parts.
It works. I tried.
Acetone is probably better for the job
💡👌👌🍺
I hate the sticky Buttons. I wish those aliexpress buttons worked. I am gonna use the wd40. The first car I ever had this problem, and most expensive too. Kind of dumb
I agree 100%. Just be careful not to scratch the white paint off the buttons when doing it. Only every use a microfiber cloth on the buttons and try to avoid using your fingernails - trust me, been there done that - had to replace the buttons just under the center screen on my car because I scraped the white paint off.
I have a 2012 XF-S and my buttons are fine. Complain to Ali Express about those new buttons and get a refund.
Yeah thanks Tim. I did complain and they didn't respond. Lesson learned tho. The original buttons look just as good and I'm chuffed with the results 😉
Clean a little more often and you wont have that problem.
True but when you buy a 2nd hand car and the previous owner didn't care much for it, you're left with the job yourself 😜
Has anyone here tried using a rubber eraser? Please let me know....
Use alcohol, it's easier and quicker
Hi Hilton !!!
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Had to give my first ever THUMBS DOWN EVER !!!
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WD40 is great for spraying over maybe the engine of a 2stroke lawn mower for the winter as it dries to a hard compound that resists moisture !!!!
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So great for preserving aluminium cylinder heads ???
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I remember ruining a Bosch radio/cassette and after having it repaired the engineer told me that WD40 was the worst for lubrication of the moving parts in the unit !!!
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WD40 even jams up door locks when sprayed over with the panel off ???
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WD40 VERY GOOD on main battery terminals as the residue will prevent corrosion !!!
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MANY THANKS FOR READING and i'm sorry to say it's a "silent killer" !!!
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Hilton it dries to a yellow "residue" that acts as an "electrical insulator" with it's
"anti corrosive sheen" !!!
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THANKS FOR READING -- LOVE YOUR CAR !!!
Thanks Steve. But the WD40 has been wiped off with the micro fiber cloth. It helped in listening the goo and getting rid of it. Thumbs down is a bit harsh I think
@@carfanfan Ah sorry my friend for the "thumbs down" but it was only to bring to your attention my experience with WD40 and electrics !!!
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I was frightened that it may infiltrate the switch-pack and solidify ???
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But hey i love Jaguar cars from the first XJ6 in 1968 ish ?? and the fabulous V12 in 1971 (that was also fully of buttons and switches lol)
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It was the fastest 4dr saloon car in the world with the lowest "db" noise rate ever !!!
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And then the XJS in 1975 WHAT A CAR !!!
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And the new ones are 0-60 mph in about 5 seconds ??? WOW thats FAST !!!
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Hey i'm just gonna enjoy your channel now and give you a "thumbs up" on every video.
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MANY THANKS
Why do luxury cars still use black plastic buttons.
These are mostly fads followed by all manufacturers. They all copy each other so as not to be outdone by one another. Piano black is thankfully retreating from car interiors. What were they thinking with that? Fingerprints and smudges galore in a luxury car interior is ghastly. As touch screens start to replace buttons, I think we'll see a phasing out of them in future cars as electric cars start to take over ;)
Painfully long. 10 minutes into the video before addressing the title subject. Chould have been a 2 minute video.
Ok, I've cut all the crap and shortened the video. Happy now?
OMG your car would stink like wd 40..yuck epic fail.....
It didn't stink at all. Still had that gorgeous leather smell.
@@carfanfan yahhh sure!!!