Are my radio buttons going to flake away?

best way is to get a aftermarket radio is what i would say

I'm not interested in an aftermarket radio.

FREIGHTTRAIN said:

best way is to get a aftermarket radio is what i would say

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Wow, worthless post.

Obviously the buttons won't flake off if the stereo isn't in the truck.

than i would say try the screen protectors for phones never used one so i dont know how they work

I've seen all models of GM radios with the buttons faded,peeleing. I guess the only way to keep them fresh is to find a station and leave it there for eternity. I was also thinking maybe clear nail polish. Haven't tried it tho.

not like that J/A i know i was just saying because if you dont want it to fade than ride it out till they start to fade than get a aftermarket radio

i thought clear nail polish but i dident say it because it would leave a wierd film layer on it

The culprit is the oil in your skin from touching. Try and use the edge of your nail instead of your fingerprint...or you could just clean it regularly of the residue buildup.

Don't want to hijack the thread but since we're on this. Does anyone know where to get replacement knobs or fix the ones that are flaking? I thought about flat black paint, who needs the words on the knobs, right?

never touch your radio...ever......
but to be more serious i think your best option would just be once the radio starts flaking and it gets to the "point of no return" put in an aftermarket...i know you said u dont want aftermarket but u can get one for really cheap..aftermarket is the way to go for radio stuff

In my case I'm selling my 1500 in which this is happening so don't want to invest in a different unit.

go to gmpartsdirect.com... i'm going to replace mine if i can figure out how to remove & install the new ones... they vary in price from $10-20 IIRC

yes.............

I think its when the lights are on in the radio the buttons get hot causing the coating to rub off when you touch it. I have seen trucks with 10,000 miles flake and trucks with 100,000 miles not flake!

Anything you do to prevent it will look worse than the actual flaking! Just be careful when your pushing buttons and youll be fine :drink

rdb011 said:

never touch your radio...ever......
but to be more serious i think your best option would just be once the radio starts flaking and it gets to the "point of no return" put in an aftermarket...i know you said u dont want aftermarket but u can get one for really cheap..aftermarket is the way to go for radio stuff

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he dosent want a aftermarket radio he made it very clear to me i was saying what you said he said basicly no

enjoy the patina. It reflects well on our own aging process. Don't fight it, embrace it.