Abstract: A restoration method for producing a restored vehicle. As marked identifiers fade after extended use, users are left without means to readily determine the functions of vehicle controllers. The restoration method is comprised of scraping an indicia from a vehicle controller. The restoration method is also comprised of removing debris from a label-receiving surface of the vehicle controller and smoothing the label-receiving surface. The restoration method is further comprised of aligning a restoration apparatus with the label-receiving surface and securing the restoration apparatus to the vehicle controller. The restoration apparatus includes a sheet of material, an adhesive disposed on a side of the sheet of material, and an identifier formed on an opposite of the sheet of material. The restoration apparatus forms a restored controller of the restored vehicle that is uniform and continuous in appearance and indistinguishable in appearance from the original automobile manufacturer identifiers.

Abstract: A restoration system and method for vehicle interior controllers. After extended use, vehicle controllers often become worn or faded. This system and method provides an efficient and inexpensive alternative to replacing the entire vehicle control panel. The system is comprised of a label with an adhesive side and marked identifiers on the opposite side. The label is shaped to match the boundaries of the vehicle controllers. The marked identifier on the label appears substantially identical to the manufacturer's original identifier. The restoration method includes removing the faded identifiers from a controller, removing the debris from the controller, smoothing the surface of the controller for better bonding, and affixing the replacement label to the surface of the controller.

Abstract: A restoration system and method for vehicle interior controllers. After extended use, vehicle controllers often become worn or faded. This system and method provides an efficient and inexpensive alternative to replacing the entire vehicle control panel. The system is comprised of a label with an adhesive side and marked identifiers on the opposite side. The label is shaped to match the boundaries of the vehicle controllers. The marked identifier on the label appears substantially identical to the manufacturer's original identifier. The restoration method includes removing the faded identifiers from a controller, removing the debris from the controller, smoothing the surface of the controller for better bonding, and affixing the replacement label to the surface of the controller.