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Sticky Rubberised Plastic Finish - A Cure?
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Sticky Rubberised Plastic Finish - A Cure?
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On Wednesday, 13 January 2016 22:01:40 UTC, ChrisK wrote:
Seem to be a widespread problem with rubberised plastic finishes, they
often turn into a gooey mess eventually for which there seems to be no
obvious solution - all the usual solvents don't touch it or make it
worse. Seems to happen on expensive stuff as well. Searches don't seem
to throw up a cure other than a messy temporary fix with talcum powder.
Some suggest IPA but this does not work IME.
As a last resort, on trying more of the assorted fluids in the garage,
brake fluid seems to work well. Polishing with a cloth soaked in brake
fluid seems to remove the sticky component selectively without damaging
the rest of the surface - or even affecting lettering and other markings.
Anyone else tried this?
One for the FAQ perhaps?
Chris K
Which DOT is it?
NT
It's an old bottle of "Comma Universal Brake Fluid DOT3/4" that has been
around for several years and I wouldn't trust for its intended purpose
any more.
Chris K
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