After both of my forward and back buttons on my radio console broke off, I looked at the buttons and inside the radio and decided which type of glue should be used. When making such a fix you do NOT want to use Super Glue as once in place it stays there and it dries overly fast. The best item to use is a two part epoxy with a longer drying time. The longer it takes to dry the stronger it usually is.

Here is the step-by-step way to repair the factory radio.

Supplies needed:
1. Gorilla Glue epoxy 2 part mixture that allows 5 minutes prior to setting.
2. The tiniest paint brush that you can find....check out a hobby store for such brushes.
3. Isopropyl alcohol with swabs for cleaning

How to:
The first thing is to clean clean and clean each surface that you will be applying glue to



Second is to have the smallest brush possible (or a toothpick) to apply a very thin coat to the two straight connection points. This is the only side of the items being glued that you need to worry about coating.

Note: When working with glue or even touch up paint, never ever use the supplied brush for application. A small brush or toothpick is always best.



Third mix the glue on a scrap piece of cardboard.....the container works well for this.....for approximately 20 seconds



Fourth, apply the glue mixture very thinly to the button lines and set it in the radio. Once this is set DO NOT touch it for 24 hours......a good way to check the hardness of the glue is by saving the cardboard you mixed it on and feel it 24 hours later.



After four careful steps and 24 hour cure time on each side you will have a functional radio with no fear of buttons falling out.

Note: Personally, I did each button separate and allowed 24 hour cure time on each side.