FAQ

How to restore a worn inscription on the START-STOP button in a car?

START-STOP buttons wear differently from most others – they’re pressed constantly, often with a bit more force out of habit, which wears the printed lettering faster than buttons used less frequently. The fix is the same professional refurbishment process used for any button: the component is dismantled, the old coating is removed, it’s repainted in the original colour, and the words ‘START-STOP’ are precisely laser-engraved back into the surface at the correct depth – important since this button is usually backlit. The result restores the factory appearance and holds up to the same heavy daily use that wore out the original. For a real example of this exact repair, see our case study on a Jaguar I-Pace EV400:

Regeneration of worn Jaguar l PACE EV400 buttons

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About CarsLab.eu Restoration Team

CarsLab.eu is a specialist automotive interior restoration service, using laser engraving and precision refinishing to restore worn or damaged car buttons and control panels for clients across Europe.