On 5/19/2025 20:18, JARDY DAWSON via groups.io wrote:
Try using a dab of clear fingernail polish over the keypad numbers.
That's an idea.
Along those lines...
I bought a new/used vehicle, with two key-fob remotes. The buttons had been cracked on one, one button even fell off. The other is just too nasty to handle.
There was some sort of clear-coat over the rubber buttons, to protect the silk screened printing.
I found several online sources for replacement rubber membranes/buttons, what we called "elastomeric keypads" in the 90's, and bought two new ones for about $10 delivered.
Average pocket wear, wore them completely bare within three weeks! No clear coating over them.
I've spoken to just about every mobile key shop I've seen, even been in to see a few lock smiths, and auto parts stores that sell the membranes. All uncoated aftermarket rubber pieces, all fail, some can even be rubbed off a bit in the shop! "Really, this is the crap you're selling? Shouldn't these last longer than taking them out of the bag?!"
One fellow DID suggest some of that spray on rubber coating you see on late night TV. I bought a can of clear, and will try it when it's warm.
Kurt
