AC control knobs getting sticky.

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barracloug

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My 2011 LR4 is in great condition, however I have noticed that the AC and heater knobs feel all sticky and there is a white sticky substance that can be scraped off, I assume this was a "clear Rubber" coating which is now breaking down, any ideas or tricks to clean it off??
 

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I have the same problem. I thought it was just my lr4.
 

samcarloso

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I used t9 and a cloth and removed all the sticky residue off. Looks brand new and fells good now. It's just hard plastic underneath.
 

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They are rubberized on purpose though. They probably just gum up over time with gunk. I'd use a very mild soap or something to gently clean the crap off.
 

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I think its due to the heat, I live in south TX where our temps are 110 deg and very humid 8-9 months a year.
 

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I think its due to the heat, I live in south TX where our temps are 110 deg and very humid 8-9 months a year.

Well, I haven't experienced this issue yet. My truck is about 4.5 years old, but we have 100F+ temps for about 8 months of the year and peak in the summer of 120-125F. My knobs look fine.

(I work in the Middle East in Qatar)
 

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Maybe it affects specific year or VIN numbers. I do not have this issue and I am in Phoenix, AZ (My LR4 is 2013.)
 

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