Sounds time consuming. Apparently with this stuff, clean off the rubber pads with acetone, and the stuff goes on like nail polish, but very conductive. -Ed- ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill Boyd" <billstvs@xxxxxxxxxx> To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2003 9:49 AM Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Remote Controls > > I tried muffler tape but it wouldn't stay stuck to the buttons. > So I put super glue on first then the tape. So far its been working ok. > As someone else suggested, I used a hole punch to cut out pieces > to fit the buttons. > Bill > Bill's TV Service > Sulphur Springs, TX > > >From: "S. Pasher" <spasher@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> > >To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > >Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Remote Controls > >Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2003 18:02:09 -0330 > > > >I've used muffler tape for years.metal one sticky the other. Simply cut out > >small piece and stick it to worn button. Been working fine for me for years. > > > >Buck Pasher > > > >Buck's TV > >Gander Newfoundland > >Canada > >709-256-7738 (Fax & Phone) > > > > > > > >----- Original Message ----- > >From: "Tel-Tek Electronics" <teltek3@xxxxxxxxxxxx> > >To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > >Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2003 4:52 PM > >Subject: [TechAssist] Remote Controls > > > > > > > > > > Guys; > > > Don't know if you have seen this, but looks like a good fix for those worn > > > out buttons on Remotes. > > > > > > > > > > > > Fixing Worn Out Buttons: > > > If a button stops working due to over use, it is possible to fix it. > >There > > > is a product that you can get from most auto part stores made by Loctite > > > called "Quick Grid Rear Window Defogger Repair Kit". It is a conductive > > > fluid usually used to fix rear window defrosters in cars. To fix your > > > remote, open up the casing and paint the fluid on the base of the buttons > > > that are not working effectively, let it dry, and it should work again, > >good > > > as new! > > > > > > > > > This little exert is from a Reliable Remote Manufacturer that produces the > > > ALL-IN-ONE remotes for Radio Shack. > > > > > > Ed Gaidies > > > Tel-Tek Electronics > > > Ontario-Canada > > > > > > teltek3@xxxxxxxxxxxx > > > > > > > >*************************************************************************** * > >* > > > Submit A Repair Tip Here, or Change/Remove your Email Address: > > > http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/main.html > > > > >*************************************************************************** * > >* > > > For automatic password retrieval 24 hours a day, go to: > > > http://www.tech-assist.org and select "Lost your Login Info?". > > > > >*************************************************************************** * > >* > > > > > > > > >--- > >Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > >Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > >Version: 6.0.459 / Virus Database: 258 - Release Date: 2/25/03 > > > >*************************************************************************** ** > >Submit A Repair Tip Here, or Change/Remove your Email Address: > > http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/main.html > >*************************************************************************** ** > >For automatic password retrieval 24 hours a day, go to: > >http://www.tech-assist.org and select "Lost your Login Info?". > >*************************************************************************** ** > > > **************************************************************************** * > Submit A Repair Tip Here, or Change/Remove your Email Address: > http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/main.html > **************************************************************************** * > For automatic password retrieval 24 hours a day, go to: > http://www.tech-assist.org and select "Lost your Login Info?". > **************************************************************************** * ***************************************************************************** Submit A Repair Tip Here, or Change/Remove your Email Address: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/main.html ***************************************************************************** For automatic password retrieval 24 hours a day, go to: http://www.tech-assist.org and select "Lost your Login Info?". *****************************************************************************