ChrisB Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 With an answer to these anti slip finishes that manufacturers put on various polymer and plastic finishes that after a few years go sticky making the product very unpleasant to use. At the last count I have:- a nice fountain pen, my climbers' Altimeter, that doubles as my pocked Barometer, a camera and a worldwide short wave radio. I have tried washing with various hydrocarbons and even talcing them but they are still horrible and sticky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessan Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 I would be interested in an answer to this too, I have a couple of torches that have gone horribly sticky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wussername Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 Try wiping with isopropyl alcohol wipes. Used by the medical profession before injections prior to intravenous procedure. The isopropyl must be in a solution of at least 70%. Used by tattoists and nail bars. May also be used in antibacterial hand jell. Old Wussername. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotorBoater Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 I've had some success with Meths on a tissue or old cloth, rubbed repeatedly it takes the stickyness off. I can't tell you how long it lasts because the torches and stud finder I did with it haven't gone bad again yet, it's been about 9 months so far. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbo Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 Eucalyptus oil is quite effective. Also good for getting parking tickets off car windows! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotorBoater Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 2 minutes ago, Timbo said: Eucalyptus oil is quite effective. Also good for getting parking tickets off car windows! Definitely one for the notebook ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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