I decided to try a #2 pencil on my remote last night (instead of ordering the conductive paint). It worked like a charm. You just have to be careful to ONLY color in on the spots where the pads are, you can't go even a little bit past them or you run the risk of having a button stay on all the time. Also, i had to rub them all down with an alcohol soaked q-tip when I was done to remove any excess or loose graphite. It works just like the first day I got it! All the buttons work again!!