Help with tacky
Jan 1, 2023 22:19:13 #
Does anyone have a good solution for cleaning the tacky film that forms on some plastics? It seems this film attaches to some plastic surfaces that are softer like power cords and softer cases/enclosures. I have tried dish soap and alcoholic-based cleaners but they don't work.
Jan 1, 2023 22:20:27 #
There is a product called Goo Gone that we used where I used to work and it worked very well.
Dodie
Dodie
Jan 1, 2023 23:46:49 #
Jan 2, 2023 00:12:46 #
Bridges wrote:
Does anyone have a good solution for cleaning the tacky film that forms on some plastics? It seems this film attaches to some plastic surfaces that are softer like power cords and softer cases/enclosures. I have tried dish soap and alcoholic-based cleaners but they don't work.
That tacky film is usually the surface of the plastic breaking down from something = the plastic equivalent of rust.
Only cleaners that can dissolve and remove a layer of the plastic will work.
Jan 2, 2023 05:29:47 #
Bridges wrote:
Does anyone have a good solution for cleaning the tacky film that forms on some plastics? It seems this film attaches to some plastic surfaces that are softer like power cords and softer cases/enclosures. I have tried dish soap and alcoholic-based cleaners but they don't work.
I have used WD40 worked well but the surface was dull afterwards.
Jan 2, 2023 06:43:03 #
Manglesphoto wrote:
I have used WD40 worked well but the surface was dull afterwards.
I recommend GOO GONE. It does a great job and has a good smell. WD40 is a petroleum product and will clean most surfaces. It really isn’t intended for hard core cleaning. That is why it should not be used on plastics.
Jan 2, 2023 07:00:13 #
Scruples wrote:
I recommend GOO GONE. It does a great job and has a good smell. WD40 is a petroleum product and will clean most surfaces. It really isn’t intended for hard core cleaning. That is why it should not be used on plastics.
I don't really care what it isn't intended for !!
It works well on plastics like screwdriver handles and other stuff, IF the final finish is not Important.
You don't SOAK what ever your are removing the "sticky" from, you spray it on a rag and wipe what every your cleaning, I have been using it on plastic tool handles for years with no Ill effects Other than a dull finish.
Jan 2, 2023 07:27:48 #
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Jan 2, 2023 08:26:19 #
barneyanne wrote:
Acetone/nail polish remover.
Acetone will make the plastic softer, not a good idea
Jan 2, 2023 08:34:32 #
LXK0930
Loc: Souh Jersey
Try mineral spirits.
I use a little charcoal lighter on a paper towel.
Don't smoke when using it.
I use a little charcoal lighter on a paper towel.
Don't smoke when using it.
Jan 2, 2023 08:43:43 #
I use alcohol or Goo Gone.
I found that this happens most on OLD stuff.
(I like the analogy to rust on iron...)
I found that this happens most on OLD stuff.
(I like the analogy to rust on iron...)
Jan 2, 2023 09:30:46 #
After some years the rubber "devulcanizes" and becomes tacky. My old Canon Rebel did that as did my wife's Nikon binoculars. Goo Gone or acetone will take the rubber off with a lot of elbow grease and you'll be left with the hard plastic substrate.
Jan 2, 2023 09:42:05 #
fourlocks wrote:
After some years the rubber "devulcanizes" and becomes tacky. My old Canon Rebel did that as did my wife's Nikon binoculars. Goo Gone or acetone will take the rubber off with a lot of elbow grease and you'll be left with the hard plastic substrate.
I had a little card reader that had a "soft" plastic case. It got all sticky like. The whole case.
I recycled it...
Jan 2, 2023 10:26:54 #
StanMac
Loc: Tennessee
barneyanne wrote:
Acetone/nail polish remover.
Acetone is a powerful solvent! Use it only on bare metal or glass. It will dissolve any plastic or paint I know of.
Stan
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