I haven't asked at the dealer about the buttons, I was hoping for a miracle cure... You know, wash with starting fluid and then hit them with spray starch, along those lines!

I don't think there has been any harsh cleaner or solvents on these buttons and the adjacent areas are OK. The windshield seal thingy and the rubber antenna are a real disappointment, 110k on an '01, I thought I was going for the long haul with this car but...

I'm sure the sun here has something to do with all this plastic/rubber trouble but it still sucks, I've looked at Fastlane because I've had really good experiences with them but couldn't find the buttons listed. I guess I need to email or call...