Outer rubber coating restoration/cleaning \ VOGONS

Outer rubber coating restoration/cleaning

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First post, by Indrid Cold

Posted on 2016-05-26, 15:47

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Hello, guys - I wanted to ask you an advice about a problem that I think has struck at least once you too: I have more than one device, such as gamepads, mice, etc. - which have that annoying outer rubber coating that eventually becomes sticky and filthy... have you any process in mind to clean or remove it completely?

Reply 1 of 4, by 133MHz

Posted on 2016-05-26, 16:04

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When I've encountered that I've used isopropyl alcohol to remove the rotten coating completely from the plastic surface.

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Reply 2 of 4, by KT7AGuy

Posted on 2016-05-26, 17:25

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Same here. Use the strongest rubbing alcohol you can find. 99%, if you can get it. Use a cloth rag and get ready for a workout. Even though it's all gunked up and sticky, it still takes awhile to get it all off.

The first time I encountered this mess, I thought that somebody had spilled a soda and never wiped it up. However, it takes alot more effort to clean this crap off.

Reply 3 of 4, by Indrid Cold

Posted on 2016-05-26, 17:27

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Thanks a lot, I'll follow your useful advice, then!

Reply 4 of 4, by h-a-l-9000

Posted on 2016-05-26, 21:30

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For some items alcohol works better, for others https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_spirit .

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