FAQ

The paint on the buttons has worn off – can this be fixed?

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Yes, it can be fixed! And in a permanent way that makes the buttons look like new. The key, however, is laser technology, not traditional painting or stickers, which are only a short-term solution.

Why doesn’t regular painting work?

Many people try to “repaint” worn symbols themselves with marker, varnish or acrylic paint.

Unfortunately:

  • The paint wears off quickly with daily use,
  • The symbols are blurred and unsightly,
  • They are not resistant to detergents and UV rays,
  • Painted icons often “smudge” after just a few weeks.

What about stickers?

Stickers with symbols are another popular “quick fix” method. The problem is that:

  • They fall off under the influence of temperature and moisture,
  • They change the texture of the button (noticeable to the touch),
  • They do not fit the original shape of the icon perfectly,
  • They look “unoriginal” and cheap.

Professional solution: laser renovation of buttons

At our service centre, we use laser engraving technology – the same technology used by car manufacturers in their factories. The process is as follows:

  • Removal of the button panel,
  • Removal of the old, worn paint coating,
  • Precise painting with abrasion- and UV-resistant paints,
  • Laser engraving of pictograms – symbols are “etched” into the paint, not applied to the surface,
  • Protection with a protective coating.

Why is laser the best?

  • Durability identical to the original – symbols withstand years of use,
  • Perfect sharpness – ideal legibility of icons (temperature, ventilation, radio, telephone),
  • Chemical resistance – interior cleaning products do not damage the markings,
  • Factory appearance – impossible to distinguish from new buttons.

What buttons do we recondition?

We specialise in reconditioning buttons from the following car brands:

  • BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Volkswagen, Skoda,
  • Volvo, Jaguar, Land Rover, Porsche,
  • And trucks: Scania, MAN, Volvo Trucks, DAF.

We refurbish: air conditioning panels, steering wheel buttons, iDrive joysticks, audio/navigation panels, window and mirror buttons and many other components.