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      05-23-2016, 02:08 PM   #1
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      05-23-2016, 02:18 PM   #2
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doubt you can just replace the button. likely have to replace the whole control module and it would likely be more money than its worth. fwiw that would drive me nuts too. I have a very small scratch on my steering wheel trim from my paddle install and though no one but me ever sees it and no one would even notice it bugs the shit out of me
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      05-23-2016, 02:54 PM   #4
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maybe try ebay for a broken module you can steal the button from?
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      05-23-2016, 02:57 PM   #5
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Never say never....

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Before spending money, try a permanent black marker. Maybe you'll see the scratch one out of two times instead of every time....

But if you're OCD like me, you will know it's there even though you're not looking at it and will end up replacing the whole thing if that's what has to be done, so the bullet is yours to bite! Lol!
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I would try a black marker
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      05-23-2016, 03:52 PM   #8
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Before spending money, try a permanent black marker. Maybe you'll see the scratch one out of two times instead of every time....

But if you're OCD like me, you will know it's there even though you're not looking at it and will end up replacing the whole thing if that's what has to be done, so the bullet is yours to bite! Lol!
we must be related, me knowing its drawn in, I would not sleep at ease... hahah dham, any idea on how hard that is to replace?
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oh wow! so looks of it they are stickers?

Have you tried them, how does it look and feel ?
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      05-23-2016, 04:40 PM   #10
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Get a can of interior flat black paint take the button out and tape everything off and just spray that section
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      05-23-2016, 05:29 PM   #11
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oh wow! so looks of it they are stickers?

Have you tried them, how does it look and feel ?
I haven't tried their product. Yeah, they are stickers so should last a while. The company looks legit and I would use them before doing what others are suggesting.

Here is a video on how to apply the sticker. Let us know if you decided to go with them and post a review on their product. Good luck!

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      05-23-2016, 05:35 PM   #12
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I would get some semi-gloss or semi-flat model paint and try touching it up with a brush first.
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      05-23-2016, 06:32 PM   #13
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try black marker
it ain't an audi, it's not like it's gonna peel off anytime soon X)
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      05-24-2016, 11:24 AM   #14
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Thanks guys, ill take a pic of how a sharpie looks if not the sticker idea, if not I will replace my car hahah on the last part
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      05-26-2016, 11:29 AM   #15
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I've heard plastidip matches well on this. maybe apply a little by brush? Can always pull it off.
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      05-26-2016, 12:19 PM   #16
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I say wrap the whole thing in LSB.

If it's just scratched, I don't think it will bother you as much after a short while. If it's chipped, perhaps a little longer.
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      05-26-2016, 12:25 PM   #17
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Thanks guys, ill take a pic of how a sharpie looks if not the sticker idea, if not I will replace my car hahah on the last part
Don't underestimate the power of the sharpie, my old piano teacher used one to hide the scratches on his $90K Steinway. Never would know it was scratched.
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I had this . Go to an auto parts store and get a black touch up paint tube. It's like 14.99 and will look fine. It'll also keep it from peeling more. Just use the little brush that comes with it and job done

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      05-26-2016, 01:32 PM   #19
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Pretty sure that warrants getting a new car. GT3 time. Those buttons won't wear like this.
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      05-26-2016, 10:51 PM   #20
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I've heard plastidip matches well on this. maybe apply a little by brush? Can always pull it off.
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are you kidding me? $150 ebay solves your problem. Thought you scuffed the exterior of your car or something..
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