Fixing Maserati GranTurismo Sticky Buttons the correct way. Part 1
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- Опубліковано 29 лют 2020
- Taking the interior apart on our Maserati GranTurismo MC Sport Line in order to fix the common problem with Spaghetti cars which is sticky buttons. I will show you how to fix it the right way and what cleaner I use.
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I cleaned mine with goo gone without having to remove anything on a quattroporte. Took me a while, but once soaked the sticky residue came off using a spatula to scrap it off.
It's so disgusting that this happens to such expensive cars! My 2009 Maserati Gran Turismo has 5,000 miles on it it has been garaged in perfect weather in Southern California the entire time. I tried multiple things and nothing worked, even special things I sent away for. Then I thought to try Goo Gone. It worked! I can't even begin to imagine taking a car apart. An absurd amount of work! And then having to paint it afterwards ? No way! Even though Goo Gone says it is not to be used on leather, it got on my red interior leather and did not hurt it at all! I just softened the area and then kind of scraped with my finger nails and other objects. I had to do it multiple times, about three but then the stickiness was gone and it was flat black with no need for painting! The only caution I would give you is to never rub towards your leather if your leather is any color other than black because you could transfer the interior black onto a lighter color. You could take it off or even possibly saturate your leather with leather cleaner so that it can't absorb anything from the goo gone. As I said, the goo gone did not affect my red leather. Good luck to all of you and ridiculous that we should have to deal with this!
And congrats on the 3k man🎉🎊🎉
Thanks, I appreciate it!
I'm learning a lot watching your videos
I am glad that you are. Thanks for watching!
I never thought those things would get sticky (learned something new)👏
Yeah, it's a common problem with European cars.
Believe it! It's very common!
Have you tried acetone?
Crazy the attention of detail 😂
Exactly what SIM paint did you use (product #)? No nee for a primer?
SEM 15243. This is a vinyl dye, you don't need a primer.
How did you prep the steering column for paint?
You have to remove all the old crap using alcohol or mild paint thinner then paint.
How do you remove the side dash air vents?
Pry them from the sides very carefully. Use a micro fiber towel under your pry tool not to damage the leather on the dash.
you're a braver man then me! taking all the buttons off at 7:00 aaaahhhhhh
Take a picture of before, that's what I did 😁
does anybody know who's offering the service of fixing the sticky buttons problem in the Miami area?
Nobody does it in Florida that I am aware of.
Hi, I just bought myself a GranTurismo S with... sticky buttons everywhere.
People told me it's easy to fix... It's been like... 3 hours I try to take off the plastic bar of the dash, between the screen and central vents... It seems it's stick with glue, that's impossible to take off.
Also, I tried the same on doors panel, as these are sticky too. Impossible to take off...
I sincerely don't know what to do, except paying a detailing service to do it
The surround around the screen is bolted on. You have to remove center console/shifter trim to access the bolts.
Everybody loves Italian cars, even though half the buttons don’t do anything, they are just there to put a smile on your face, that’s why we need them. I’m more of an Alfa guy though🤔
Yeah man, something about Italian cars. They have a soul! The sounds that they make and the driving experience is second to none. I also love me a good Alfa 😁
Hell yeah
where did you get the carbon fiber center console by the cup holders and shifter?
It's an option which is part of the MC sport line package.
@@LimitedEditionMotorcars WOW that was such a fast response, thank you so much! also what is that part called?
Shifter bezel I guess. This is a factory part, I am sure there is some aftermarket stuff out there as well.
@@LimitedEditionMotorcars Thank you so much! also your videos are awesome, IM HOOKED NOW
Thanks! Much appreciated 🙏
I used alcohol on a paper towel and the gunk melted off and did not damage anything. Be careful as I was very careful not to get the alcohol on the wood. While it worked for me, I can't guarantee what happens for you so do so at your own risk.
Great videos. What color coat did you use? How did you keep the graphics on the buttons?
Thanks. I used SEM 15243, it's a perfect match. You don't have to repaint the buttons with text, just use ammonia to remove that layer of sticky stuff and the letters will remain in place. Don't use alcohol on the buttons with lettering as you will rub it off.
@@LimitedEditionMotorcars Awesome! Where in Fla are you located?
We are in Fort Lauderdale.
@@LimitedEditionMotorcarsYeah, I learned that the hard way on my Jaguar F-Type last week. Now I'm looking for ways to replace the buttons without have to buy new expensive switchpacks from Jaguar. Mine was a Florida car originally, also. I think some of my buttons and trim are too far gone to save. The trim is no problem, just remove it from the car, strip it, repaint and reinstall. The buttons are more challenging to find replacements for.
Try TakeOff Adhesive Remover wipes. You will not use any other product
This guy looks like an an American version of Mr Bean 💭
I clicked off of cleetus for this. Volvo has sticky buttons too.
That's true, I forgot Volvo. I used to work for a Volvo dealer back in the day and I remember all of their interiors being disgusting.
Goodfellas Garage used or new ones?
@@shadowkeeper1217 They would go bad in a year or so in Florida heat.
What a horrible pain in the ass.
You areright, especially on a car that I paid nearly 150,000 for in 2009!
Such a nonsense to call it a problem of a spaghetti car. It is a common problem of rhat era across brands. Same issue with Mercedes, Jaguar (F Type, XJ etc.), for instance.