Black grips on camera bodies: Recently I cleaned up an old (circa 2004)Canon Eos digital camera for a friend. I noticed that my hands had black streaks on them and that the camera felt...

grandart Loc: Chicago

Recently I cleaned up an old (circa 2004)Canon Eos digital camera for a friend. I noticed that my hands had black streaks on them and that the camera felt sort of sticky. Is there anything that can be applied to the camera body to prevent this?
Thanks for your help.

tradio Loc: Oxford, Ohio

This topic came up a few days ago and I think the solution was product called Zep Cleaner..?

dbrugger25 Loc: Raleigh, NC

I had old binoculars and a mini Radio Shack shortwave receiver that did that. The rubber coating got very sticky and was comming off onto my hands. I used old rags and denatured alcohol, being very careful to not let any get inside. It took a lot of work and the smooth plastic under the rubber grip material was fully exposed, but I could continue to use the devices.

Lyle Johnson Loc: central Florida

varnish

leftj Loc: Texas

grandart wrote:

Recently I cleaned up an old (circa 2004)Canon Eos digital camera for a friend. I noticed that my hands had black streaks on them and that the camera felt sort of sticky. Is there anything that can be applied to the camera body to prevent this?
Thanks for your help.

I use rubbing alcohol and a clean soft cloth. Stickiness gone.

risenhart Loc: New Hope,Minnesota

Baking soda works well.

leftj Loc: Texas

risenhart wrote:

Baking soda works well.

Just dry baking soda? I'm not convinced.

risenhart Loc: New Hope,Minnesota

Add water and make a paste. Rub it on and wipe it off with a wet rag. I had tried rubbing alcohol and it didn't work for me. This did.

MDI Mainer

I've successfully used this product. It might take several applications, but it leaves a like-new surface which does not seem to deteriorate further.

https://www.meguiars.com/professional/products/meguiarsr-mirror-glazer-professional-vinyl-rubber-cleaner-conditioner-m4016

leftj Loc: Texas

MDI Mainer wrote:

I've successfully used this product. It might take several applications, but it leaves a like-new surface which does not seem to deteriorate further.

https://www.meguiars.com/professional/products/meguiarsr-mirror-glazer-professional-vinyl-rubber-cleaner-conditioner-m4016

Bummer! On back order.

MDI Mainer

leftj wrote:

Bummer! On back order.

I got mine at AutoZone, but I think Advance as well as Napa, Walmart etc. sell it. Other manufacturers make a similar product. West Marine sells a similar product from 3M. Meguiar's also has a Marine version.

https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/meguiars-marine-rv-vinyl-rubber-cleaner-protectant-16-oz-m5716/10027620-P

The take away is that this is a common auto and boat maintenance problem, so more solutions in these much. much bigger markets.