[scarabY2k]

StickyNoMore: Fixing sticky dashboard/ melting dashboard. Easy and safe way - YouTube
I got the same problem and found this on the youtude, a non corrosives treatment and it removes the sticky residues within mins.
this is for those who needs help on sticky interior to share.

Pardon me for being skeptical, but i'm not buying that product as convincing. The interior of the new beetle is beyond a sticky film, but a degredation of an applied surface known as a "soft touch" interior.

Be it known, from experience of many orgers who've posted in these forums, that the sticky will emerge again & the soft touch will continue to break down until removed. Furthermore, if anyone tries to paint their interior surfaces using the "sticky no more" method, will discover the bubbling of their newly painted surface, for the paint has been applied to the soft touch finish & not on the plastic substrate, which is the bare surface in which primer and paint is to be applied. Basically, you're painting over a poor grade of rubber, which wlll break down when the primer & paint is applied. The keytones in the paint will eat up the rubbery stuff in a New York minute, frustrating the painter over their ruined work, having only to paint again.

Do the job right and strip the rubbery stuff off the dash and panels.

This product probably works well for a non-new beetle car. Until I see this YouTube video demo demonstrated on a new beetle, I'll remain skeptical.

Our new beetles aren't your everyday, blanket statement-oem car. This vid was posted as though it is. And by the looks of the one & done post of this quoted vid.... this smells like spam.

Prove me wrong & i'll retract with my apologies.


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[scarabY2k]

I did not keep it to myself, because everyone needs to know all sides of their solutions. My post was in goodwill, with no intent of being mean spirited. All sides of the issue should be addressed, even the skeptical ones.

I'm glad that your solution works, that's great and I have no objections to that. We here in this forum want to provide the members with as many options possible, ascertained form trial/error and overall experience - it is for the reader to do the research and choose for themselves.

All information is welcome and appreciated here. For that we say thank you.

Cheers.

 

[scarabY2k]

So the sticky grey and blak interior can be fixed with rubbing alcohol? Does it come back over time?
The dealership said its a know issue with beetles between certain years. The material the manufacturer used breaks down over time and becomes sticky. They havent done a recall and there's never been a class action lawsuit, which is still amazing to my they haven't done anything about it

Good question. I'm wondering the same. Does the sticky stuff resurface? If not, you've found the miracle cure.

 

[scarabY2k]

i can see scratches in the shiny black area behind the handle. if im doing that much work im using 3M adhesive remover and red/green pad and taking it to bare plastic and painting it. those pictures look horrible for a final outcome and for a show car thats not acceptable.

-jd

I saw the scratches too! And thought to myself, something along the lines of polishing a turd. The best, and only way is to strip it down to bare plastic. And either leave that,or paint it to your color preference.

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Exactly.
And again I fall back to my skepticism. Best to use your energy and do this right the fist time (be it DIY or having someone else do it) instead of "polishing a turd". You'll feel a better sense of accomplishment, knowing you did it right the first time; plus knowing you don't have to go back to correct the job you should've done as suggested the first time.

Rule #1 for us DIYers: it's called work for a reason. #2 do it right the first time.

 

[scarabY2k]

I'm going to share my secret with you but 1) You may have to do this more than once as I haven't perfected it yet. 2) The process will discolor the plastic so you will need to repaint but the paint is easy to get ( go to an auto body supply and buy SEM paint in the spray can. ''Presideo'' is the exact match to the grey - you can find this online as well 3)I don't have as much luck with oven cleaner on the black dash parts,VW must have a different process to apply that soft touch.

Oven cleaner , wait 20 min and pressure wash, I wear water shoes so I can hold the parts with my feet. Bart

Bart my man, you're hard core. How did things turn out man? Between the Easy-Off and the pressure washer, looks like you've got it licked.


Well, the "stick stuff" rabbit hole just got deeper.

My left door panel is cracked (bottom section- between the speaker and the net-pocket), so I decided to fix it with an ABS splice panel on the backside. Well, as I placed my hand on the backside of the panel, there's sticky stuff there too. This stuff is equated to splatter texture used for drywall finishes in home construction; the splatter covers a multitude of imperfections. I know i'm using hyperbole, especially with a molded plastic panel, but c'mon VW! REALLY?!?! sticky stuff on the inside portion of the door panel?!?! What did you all do?...dip everything in a vat of this crud, and called it done?!?! What in the blazes?!?!:rant2: -Rant over?!?!

Anyhoo, looks like i'm gonna have to strip the inside of the door panel to bare plastic, so as to have a goo-free substrate to apply glue and the ABS splint panel.

The fun never ends:lol:

 

[scarabY2k]

Im going to try this today!!! Hopefully I can get something similar in aus[/QUOTE]Greetings from Jacksonville!
Glad the Alcohol did ya right- I've heard the alcohol works good. I went with acetone and a green scrub pad. Gotta be quick on the draw with the acetone and not let it soak..it'll melt the plastic if you do

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