How To: Fix Scratched Flaking A/C Buttons on GM Cars
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- Опубліковано 9 лип 2017
- This is a step by step instructional video on repair the scratched and peeling Air Conditioning buttons on GM or GMC cars and trucks. It shows the application of a sticker kit to cover the damaged and flaking paint on the control switches. The model shown is a Chevrolet Traverse, but other models are similar.
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10/10 best how to video that I could find on the internet.
Thank you for the video! Although this video was posted three years ago it's still helping us out.
The scratched up HVAC control buttons look very tacky. I've been wondering if there was a way to replace the control buttons or if I had to replace my HVAC control unit. Thanks to your video I had discovered that i can simply use stick on control labels. I had just placed my order for $6.17 on Amazon.
Thank you for posting this video.
Whats the name on the amazon for those sticker??
I removed all of the paint from mine and used an exacto knife and cut out what i needed to so the light would shine through
Hi, do you have a video of that? Do you mean that you've cut out the tiny symbol ?
How long did the stickers stay on?
the stickers I used let the light come through and have lasted over 2 years, even though this is typical low quality of these cars, it's a great inexpensive fix.
Where u order the stickers.. That the light comes threw...
Brand of stickers?
Audi (and guessing VW) had the same issue in the early 2000s, I wonder how they messed up the durability of the buttons so badly 😮
Man you did that with one steady hand nice..
this was very helpful, thank you
Most of the stickers allow no light to pass on fan icons so its dark at night, some brands do pass the light on those icons and the others as well.
FYI having 2007 GMC Tahoe it's got the same faceplate. Thanks for the info
Good information-great video.
My 2006 Kia has the same issue. I don't much mind as it is a 2006 and has well over 200K. But I could see that being needed if it was alot newer and had a crap ton less miles on it. Check your local pick and pull. Might find that cluster foe under $20 as you only need the buttons it would only take a little bit of time to swap it out. Cheers
This has happened on all my GM vehicles..fun fun
Looks great.
Did same things on my traverse but Ive installed a led behind that section and boy r they bright behind the stickers but they have held for over a year
The used 06 touareg I bought had buttons like this...the soft touch coating doesn't do well with heavy pressure use, lotion/chemicals, or mickey dees French fry greese on the fingers...
Have a 2012 Sierra. Bought these and didn’t clean or scrape any old paint off. Just stuck them on and they’ve been on and doing great for 2 years now
looks good!
That’s good solvent, what kind is it
Funny reading all the comments about this being unique to GM. Got news for you, there are replacement stickers for EVERY brand of car out there. If it's built in the states they also were supplied by the same suppliers. If this appears to be more common in certain GM vehicles (notably GMT900 Trucks) it's because GM just happened to sell millions of them. So more instances of it occurring will be documented. Heck Nissan 350s and G35s are notorious for the entire arm rest, center console, and all of the HVAC buttons peeling. It's such an issue people just repaint the panels.
stickers will fall off when the paint left under the sticker comes loose, you have to remove all the old paint before applying
150 grit sand paper is what we use at the dealer
Spray 90 Adhesive
How to remove the rear Ac control for a 2013 chevy Tahoe
You can tell some petty bullshit goes on in that ride when the temp selection on the passenger side is a mere two degrees from the drivers side. Lol!!!
hilarious observation
How are the stickers holding up/on?
Thanx
We got ours for $5 from amazon, they look great.
The link?
I had the same problem, my wife's finger nails scratched off the paint on the climate controls and the radio. Since then I sold that Chevy and bought a Ford F250 . But I cant seem to keep it out of the service shop where I bought it! One thing after the other. If I can find a sucker to buy it I'll put a Dodge in the Garage. Gotta say that Chevy never spent a day in any Garage!
This is oddly satisfying
the sticky don't last at all. within a bit of weather change they rolled up. but you had a great video.
What does it look at night?
How are they holding up?
How long did they stay on for?
I love GM by the way I think they're high quality. I have a 2007 Yukon. And I absolutely love it. It's not cheap by any stretch. I also have a Buick LaCrosse. I like the Quality In that also. Good luck out there people. Don't worry be happy.
if you think a 07 yukon and any year la crosse is quality, then Im so sorry you have low standards. infact, you only need to go back 4 years(2003) to when a decent amount of gm products were cheesy but not fundamentally defective
Is that a Malibu with a tow haul mode
I did this,take a pocket knife and Lightly scrape the old paint off of button,put new decal on end of knife then line it up and press into place.Use a Permanent Marker to hide the edges. It looks good in the day but at night the markings are blurry. And to the guy that said"just buy new switches,They ARE expensive!
three months later- hows it looking?
Do they sell black sticker for engine light ....looks Good
Marcus T electrical tape😄
Lmao .....i could of used that on my last car
I don’t get how they do they’re recycle inside car air on cars that truck has an suv logo and my suv has a sedan logo
One handedly.
I take it they do not illuminate at night? Would be interested in seeing what it looks like at night. Hopefully not just a burned out looking bulb.
The interior in this generation gm trucks 07-13 is ridiculously cheap.
That Limited Tundra , They went bankrupt during those years so a solution was cheaper material to keep production. But I highly agree with you man!
everything toyota makes is UGLY and STUPID toyota is GARBAGE
Kevin Isidor another dickless toyota sellout toyota is a piece of SHIT toyota is UGLY and STUPID
Haha absolutely. My parents 09 Chevy traverse was the absolute biggest piece of garbage. Their buttons doing that was just the icing on the cake at 50k miles.
Kevin Isidor - Not true at all. GM reportedly spent over a billion dollars developing that generation truck, and it was designed in the early/mid 2000's, as well as the production process established, long before the economy tanked or GM declared bankruptcy. Now the vehicles may have some bad design decisions, or sloppy assembly, but that predates this misconception that they're cheap because of bankruptcy.
Can you do a night video curious if the light will come through the sticker
queenhonda1 I could do a nite video for u 👀
queenhonda1 yes the lights do work
@@fee_ic4981 😂😂
I bought some for my corvette. It was too large and wasn’t sticky at all. Looks horrible
Genius
I wonder what causes this my 2010 suburban has120,380 miles on it and the buttons look just like when it was new no wear,but I've seen some with about 40,000 miles that are wore completely off.
Access use and have oils on hand and scrapping from finger nails
Thank you cause I hate this shit in my truck
I would just cut out the sticker with an exacto knife on the part that's supposed to light up
So, like cut the plus sign (red cross) out, same for decrease blue sign...?
@@TheMochaangel yeah that way light shines through
Parm of the fingers???
I said the hell with and super glued ‘em on 🤷🏾♂️ 🤫
what model year did they start making vehicles without this stupid problem because of cheap parts used?
Where do you order the stickers
Amazon
Where can I buy this stickers for my Buick Enclave 2010 ?
Do they make the bow tie for the steering wheel sticker?
David Parker yeah they do its a updated version so it looks modern i found it on amazon
How bout applying a little crazy glue?
If u do this use a toothpick to place sticker....
Where u get theses stickers
Ebay
He said he got them from amazon at the beginning of the video
Walmart
did u watch the video?
Dollar Tree.
John c Reilly anyone?
I learned about placing stickers in kindergarten ! Thanks though.
Remove the factory black paint with Gun wash (lacquer thinner) then Hole Punch each sticker on the Fan/Heat control then the light will shine threw
Wait, wouldnt that leave a circle for the symbols?
@@TheMochaangel If the stickers aren't transparent so light can shine threw.... then you could put a small hole beside each symbol or some where on the button so you can see them at night... be careful with lacquer thinner it can melt some plastics
@@TheMochaangel I would try and find stickers that were transparent and let the light shine threw
@@kelvenguard any suggestions or web links?
@@TheMochaangel I have 39 years Auto-Body.... I would try eBay... your Local Sign Makers may be able to Print you some stickers found online... and Auto Wreckers find a good one thats not pealing.... the Dash on most cars and trucks come apart really easy just like LEGO....
Where did u purchase the stickers
Remove all the old label off or the old label will stick to the adhesive of the new labels
It's been 6 months. How are they looking now? Still sticking? Holding up OK?
jhawk1977 nigga this is probably some customers car. Poor guy he did such a shit job.
Medo Gabr probably why he hasn't replied to anyone! Smh
Still great, looks like new. Sorry for the late reply, this is a side thing and while I'm thankful for the views... I can't be on UA-cam all the time, like some of you guys! Have a real job too. lol
Daniel Scheer lmao
There's always Hater's Daniel. Good job Bro!
Anybody got a different solution other than just bashing GM because that didn't fix my buttons.
Pay $200 for a new AC control unit or use the stickers. That's sadly the only two options. I do not understand how no Chinese company has taken it upon themselves to mold actual new buttons that people can popoff their old ones and put new ones on. They'd sell like hotcakes.
look for RAMDADDI on eBay, he does an amazing job with these.
“Finger palms.”
You would think that you would provide a link to your video you want a thumbs up but you haven't done all your homework for the people reviewing your video you know a link would have been nice.
Those look awful at night. Btw
How is this not a recall?
Pete S. How not? If your wild shield gets foggy and you have no idea what button to push.
Evidently visibility seems like a pretty big “safety issue”
Chip off the rest of the paint before u stick the sticker
They still sticking now?? Holding up???
Kyle Burton has he replied?? Do you know?? Can you keep me updated??
GoBrady 12 nope hasn't replied... I'll let you know if he does and what he says.
Sorry, just saw this... they are still holding well... no complaints. It's the wife's car and she is constantly pressing all the buttons too! Too hot... too cold... when I'm in it... I set it to Auto 70 degrees... done. They still look like when I put them on.
GoBrady 12 he replied man. Still holding up
Or cut out the symbols then repaint black and remove sticker bam just like new
Happens to like every gmc or Chevy from 08-12 ish just made em shitty
If you want to make it perfect use a heat gun
eBay, are a little be cheaper
Highest these dam cars are it shouldnt be anything peeling.
I fix it the best, I just dont buy trash lol
Lol. He really just said “pricey” about a 10 dollar purchase from Amazon. Dude! Are you this poor? Should I send you ten bucks so you can eat?
It's not the fingernails that do it it's people working on your car and they have solvents on their hands that's what happens it's not the fingernails trust me because mine did not happen until they worked on my car
Linda Marzucco its the oils in your hands. It has nothing to do with solvents.
Medo Gabr then why did it happen the very day after and the day of the guys working on my car? The never happened before that. Plus I don't have oil on my hands
Linda Marzucco 😂everyone has oils in the skins, it a natural process of the body. Why do you think its so easy to leave fingerprints on glass and other gloss surfaces?
Mine are completely gone and I have never took my gmc acadia to any mechanics its just a cheap material used to paint these buttons should be alot better for the price of a new gmc.
yeah those darn mechanics adjusting the ac/heater and playing with the radio while changing my battery. and I too have oil less hands, never left a print in my life
1: just don’t by them
2: ironically got a ford ad
Who touches those buttons so hard that they rub off?
Fastest and easiest fix don't buy GM
U dont no nothing bot chevis dude
Gm makes shitty quality interiors. On all their vehicles. That why I would never buy gm.
Paper ovet plastic Jesus christ
You tell your girlfriend friend that buttons are off limits. Done.
boost lord lmao
The decal kit is bullshit. Thick, doesnt stay put. Dont waste your time
Buy a Ford that will fix it !!!
STONE DOE rather buy a sticker than an engine😳
Robert Truitt I love driving a recall on wheels
Our f150 peeled worse than this and it’s a 2006
Don't buy a GM 😂 never had a Ford that did that. And they were all older than this car.
Alex Puls ford sucks
Marco montoya Please elaborate
+Marco montoya yes it does
Yep this is typical GM. Seen it on Chevys, GMCs, Cadillacs, and Holdens. I don’t think any division of GM is immune to this kind of shoddy work.
Ford does this too, all cars do this
Top:Don’t but gm vehicles. Too cheap materials
GM is such garbage.
Am I the only one that thinks this looks absolutely terrible?