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31 May 2020 #1
- Join Date
- 13 Dec 2015
- Location
- Texas
- Posts
- 155
- Saab(s)
- 2008 9-3SS, 2009 9-3XWD
Sharpie Chisel Tip
The driver's side black plastic window switches on my 2008 9-3 wear and show the white plastic underneath with time. I have been using a black marker to restore them. In the 9-3 the light is such that I can't tell that they have been touched up. If I use a flashlight I can see a difference in the two black colors. Since I don't drive my 9-3 looking at the inside with a flashlight, I never notice the difference in the colors. The shape of the Sharpie chisel tip is ideal for this touch up. The touch up usually lasts a few months. The chisel tip I just bought should last me years. I have never replaced these window switches and after my touch up today they look like new with me just sitting in the 9-3. Thought you would want to know.
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19 July 2020 #2
- Join Date
- 13 Dec 2015
- Location
- Texas
- Posts
- 155
- Saab(s)
- 2008 9-3SS, 2009 9-3XWD
My daily cleaning of the window switches with 70% Isopropyl alcohol wipes exposed the white plastic again. So, I reapplied the black Sharpie permanent marker with 3 quick flicks. Job done. Except for Covid I usually do not clean with isopropyl alcohol.
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20 July 2020 #3
Dave T. Super Moderator
- Join Date
- 03 Aug 2010
- Location
- near Seattle, Washington
- Posts
- 1,515
- Saab(s)
- 1999 9-3SE (2013-2015), 2005 9-3 (2005-2013), 1990 900 (1990-2003)
Wiping of the steering wheel with alcohol based cleaners is risky and likely will have poor outcome in any car over time.
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20 July 2020 #4
Frank Administrator
- Join Date
- 30 Jul 2010
- Location
- USA - Netherlands
- Posts
- 7,901
- Saab(s)
- previous: 2006 9-3, 2001-06 9-5, 2011 9-4X
I agree with Dave. It's probably better to sanitize your hands before you get into your vehicle than using alcohol based disinfectants on leather and plastics.
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21 July 2020 #5
- Join Date
- 13 Dec 2015
- Location
- Texas
- Posts
- 155
- Saab(s)
- 2008 9-3SS, 2009 9-3XWD
Good point. I use leather wipes for the steering wheel after the alcohol. The plastic does not seem to be a problem including the Saab key. The Sharpie ink did come off faster than I thought it should have come off after the alcohol use.