Soda exploded!!!! Need advice on how to clean!

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My mom had a soda explode in her car!
I'm going to be detailing her car tomorrow morning need advice on cleaning behind the stereo buttons, they are very sticky and some of them stick and take a little while to come back out.

I have a McCulloch steamer


The car in mention is a 2012 Nissan juke
Thank in advance
 
try useing the steam cleaner and microfiber if that dont work then use apc or interior cleaner and small brushes to clean in the small cracks
 
Will the steamer ruin any of the buttons or electrical devices?
 
MEGAdetail said:
Will the steamer ruin any of the buttons or electrical devices?
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It can just be careful and not hold the steam over them to long. If your not confident using the steamer then just use APC.
 
I have the same steamer, I've always cleaned around the electronic parts and never had any problems.
Just make sure the ignition is off.
As said be careful.
Great little steamer btw, love mine.
 
I clean leather seats with my steamer, I wrap a wet MF towel around one of the attachment heads and begin to gently clean the leather,I find this to be the most effective way to clean leather.
Just remember to keep the head moving not to damage the leather , when common sense is used you'll have some really clean leather:)
Rinse out the towel when it becomes soiled.
 
A Real Old School Solution for Sticky Buttons:

A long time ago, in a time far, far away, "they" made something called tuner cleaner. It came in a spray can like canned air. It was used to clean all kinds of electronic parts and the insides of radios, TVs, radar equipment; the list was endless.

If "they" still make the stuff, it just might solve your problem with the sticky buttons.

Back in the old days, you could get it at Radio Shack (sorry) or almost any electronics repair shop.

Might give it a try if you can find it. Good Luck.
 
Thank you everyone for your tips and advice. I'll give them all a try if the steamer doesn't solve my problem.

I also love my steamer and clean Leather all the time with it. Like everyone says you have to keep it moving. Also little tip when you put a towel around the tip make sure the towel is wrapped tight around the end with a rubber band or hair tie cause steam will and can come back at your hand on the trigger.

I'll let you know what Process worked for the buttons and post some before and afters when I get done
 
You can try spraying Pledge Multi Purpose for electronics on a Microfiber towel or detail brush for the sticky buttons . I wouldn't spray it in the buttons but you could mist the towel/brush with the product and wipe the buttons
 
You could use electrical contractor cleaner for the sticky buttons. Pretty sure they sell it at auto part stores.
 
sweatthedetails said:
You could use electrical contractor cleaner for the sticky buttons. Pretty sure they sell it at auto part stores.
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Yes, great idea. I know Electrical Contact cleaner is available at Napa and probably at most auto parts stores
 
sweatthedetails said:
You could use electrical contractor cleaner for the sticky buttons. Pretty sure they sell it at auto part stores.
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Can I spray behind the buttons with this product? The surface of the buttons came clean easy but few of the buttons behind are sticking!
 
MEGAdetail said:
Can I spray behind the buttons with this product? The surface of the buttons came clean easy but few of the buttons behind are sticking!
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Absolutly. My full time job is Aviation Electrical Technician First Class for the United States Coast Guard. Which is a fancy way of saying Helicopter Electrician. We use this stuff all the time as part of our regular maintenance. Its great for rinsing out residue and water. I once cause the ABS warning light to come on a car that I cleaned the engine on. Found the ABS box, sprayed out the connectors and fixed it quick. Handy stuff to have around.
 
sweatthedetails said:
Absolutly. My full time job is Aviation Electrical Technician First Class for the United States Coast Guard. Which is a fancy way of saying Helicopter Electrician.
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Hey there AT from a retired AM1! (USN), 8 years removing and replacing parts on H-60 Seahawks and Hotels and the last 12 as NDI. Im glad you didnt say Aircrew, becuse then I would have used the old "Whats the most dangerous thing in a helicopter" Joke.

(For the unknowing answer ='s An Aircrewman with a screwdriver) Im the MANLOLOLOL
 
Way OT; When did the "Guard" start combining the closely related rates (AD with AM, AT with AE, ETC) and add the "Technician"? I remember when they combined AL with AT but that WAS a whole different animal (LOL).

This is coming from an former Coastie.

Bill
 
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