Sticky Radio!

SaBBz · 27 Mar 2006 at 20:52

Got a radio with the car but the left hand side of it has always been rather sticky. The buttons get stuck in etc. Is it safe to use some WD40 on it? Any other suggestions as what to use?

Thanks.

PiKe · 27 Mar 2006 at 20:54

Don't use WD40, someone I know tried that and it just made things worse.

Take it out and clean it properly.

=Mac= · 27 Mar 2006 at 20:54

Pull the buttons off, clean behind and around them then stick them back on.

Mac

SaBBz · 27 Mar 2006 at 21:52

I'm not really sure how to take it apart. Is there nothing I can 'squirt' in which will help? Might just leave it for a bit and get a new stereo, as it's only a cheap one anyway

Thanks for the replies.

tb2000 · 27 Mar 2006 at 22:03

You could use some electrical motor cleaner, but i'm not sure how/if it'll react with the plastic.

moss · 27 Mar 2006 at 23:43

A certain high street electrical components retailer sells various sprays including adhesive remover, switch cleaner etc for a couple of quid a tin which might do it.
(dont think I can name it as its probably classed as a competitor)

lordrobs · 28 Mar 2006 at 00:30

I'd try a good blasting with one of those air duster cans if you have one