outrun.

I want to restore my OEM radio. I quite like the look of the OEM Becker but the buttons are very worn and make the radio look quite shabby. I will probably buy a new removable lcd/anti theft unit so the volume rockers and the black bottom row buttons will get replaced with that. For the top button row (on/off, audio settings, audio channel) I thought about buying a used non Porsche Becker unit as a donor since they seem to all have the same buttons. Does anyone know how to remove the buttons? I tried to pull but they don‘t move at all.. Do I need to remove the faceplate?

crw

Becker would fix those for you.

However, I suspect the charge would be a bit obscene - maybe I am wrong, drop them an e-mail or call, you never know. Google them and you'll get the contact information. Hope that helps.

pp000830

Hi Outrun,
Perhaps some black nail polish from Target? A non-invasive approach.
If you have a girlfriend or are married you already have an expert skilled at applying it on hand.
Andy

outrun.

I think that would require a real nail painting master to get it right
It's a detail but I just feel it lets down the whole interior. There has to be a way to replace these buttons, but with this plastic stuff it's always risky. Very easy to break something and buying a new Porsche branded faceplate would be horrendously expensive. I guess sending it in to Becker as crw suggested would be the safest option.

CabrioArtie

Yes, you need to remove the Faceplate and then disassemble it. I have done this on a CDR-220.

silverlock

Is it just the clear acrylic plastic on the buttons that has worn down? Or more than that?

If the former, I’d consider a very light sand (6000+ grit) or a good rub with a cutting cream + polish? Tape everything else up + take the unit out.

Unlikely to make it worse + might get you the results you need. I appreciate that the buttons are really, really small though 😉

outrun.

Uh, ok I see. Ok, then I guess it's either practicing on a Becker Grand Prix donor unit or sending it in.
I think it's the black lacquer/paint which has worn down to the white base material. I'm not sure painting would look right, but maybe it's worth a try.

Foxman

FWIW, Becker is a pleasure to work with and reasonably priced. It also provides an opportunity for some subtle upgrades. For example, Becker can improve the audio internally, and run a hot wire out the back to connect to your iPhone.