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slalomking · 04-07-2006, 10:33 AM

I think many of us has experienced this, but I did not see anything in the forum search mode.

I have a 2003 factory radio. The on/off/volume, and the 'tune' large rotary knobs are painted black, but are masked off so that function words (IIRC- VOL, and TUNE) are clear, and the back lighting shines thru for night backlighting.

Well, within a year, many finger hits have worn off the paint. Looks like a glowing blob at night now.

I'd imagine a re-paint would be tough (you'd need that mask to do it perfect).

Instead, can the knobs be bought as separate items, and installed without difficulty by the average slob (me)?

Don't want to bring a minor thing like this to the dealer........

04-07-2006, 10:33 AM	#1
slalomking GX Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NW Joisey Posts: 39	I think many of us has experienced this, but I did not see anything in the forum search mode. I have a 2003 factory radio. The on/off/volume, and the 'tune' large rotary knobs are painted black, but are masked off so that function words (IIRC- VOL, and TUNE) are clear, and the back lighting shines thru for night backlighting. Well, within a year, many finger hits have worn off the paint. Looks like a glowing blob at night now. I'd imagine a re-paint would be tough (you'd need that mask to do it perfect). Instead, can the knobs be bought as separate items, and installed without difficulty by the average slob (me)? Don't want to bring a minor thing like this to the dealer........ __________________ '03 Ruby Red GL1 4 Dr, Ecotec auto. All options but leather. 16 inch factory Argent wheel upgrade, Potenza RE910s, Powerslot front rotors, factory deleted cargo net replaced. Hi/lo beam Silverstars.