Some of the numbers on my keypad are fading. Anyone know of any type of solution I can use to prevent this? At least something that won't make it look too bad.
Some of the numbers on my keypad are fading. Anyone know of any type of solution I can use to prevent this? At least something that won't make it look too bad.[/QUOTE
You can get one from Radio Shack
RSU Part number 12469052 is for the KEY TOP for the pro106 scanner.
Last known cost was $13.89 plus shipping.
Call: 1-800-843-7422
Some of the numbers on my keypad are fading. Anyone know of any type of solution I can use to prevent this? At least something that won't make it look too bad.
Do you have acid hands ?
I've never had the keys on any of my scanners fade and I use them a lot.
Everybody has acid hands and they don't even know it. And there really isn't anything you can do about it, except wearing surgical gloves, but that's not practical. The acid content in your body, especially your hands along with oils can cause print to be worn off. I have several radios which get regular use that have print faded or in one case totally gone dependent upon which keys are used the most.
No, not everyone has "acid hands" that eat stuff up, it varies widely. Some people can eat paint off of keyboards, rust guns almost instantly, even stainless ones. I have a friend like that. His steering wheel controls for the radio look like the car is 15 years old, and it's a 2011 car about a year old with about 12K miles on it. The leather on the wheel is starting to go too. My car is almost 2 years old with 25K on it, and those same controls look totally brand new. I don't let him touch my guns. He leaves rusty fingerprints on any blued gun unless it's wiped off right away. Stainless just takes a little longer.
I used to have heavy calluses on my fingers, especially my right index finger. I would wear off the labels on keys pretty quickly, so I replaced the "keytop" on my heavily used radios every couple of years.
Some of the numbers on my keypad are fading. Anyone know of any type of solution I can use to prevent this? At least something that won't make it look too bad.
Fatty acids are in everyone's skin, they are important and essential for healthy skin. Most essential fatty acids are consumed in healthy foods. Fatty acids have a positive effect on your skin. The negative effect is they can eat paint off objects such as buttons and even keyboards and mice. You can look it all up in any medical journal or encyclopedia, or speak with a dermatologist, I have much experience with this.
A leather case, whether soft or hard, from scannermaster will cure your issue..