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807:
I have a technoline BL700 battery charger. The manufacturers thought it would be a good idea to give the case a "rubber feel" finish. That's fine to start with, but over the years the coating begins to break down & gives the case a disgusting tacky, sticky feel.

After looking online I tried a few suggestions to remove the tackiness, but none of them worked. So far I've tried IPA, citrus label remover, washing up liquid, soapy water, soda crystal solution, anti-bacterial hand gel & facial scrub.

Has anyone successfully removed this coating? It's found on some remote controls too.

themadhippy:
wd40?its surprisingly good at removing some sticky residues.

tunk:
Don't know the English term, but I used some abrasive scrub cream
(intended for bathroom/kitchen use) plus a stiff brush on a radio back
cover. The cover was removed from the radio, and it was scrubbed
in a sink. Worked well (apart from some mild scratches).

tszaboo:
I don't think there is a way. It's that rubbery material, often times when it's in contact with plastic, which is doing it. I think it might be the additives in the plastic, which is doing it not the plastic itself.

807:
I have WD40 here, but I wasn't sure if it would damage the plastic. I will use it as a last resort.

Didn't think of the bathroom cleaner. In the UK we have a product called Cif. I have some here. It's the lemon flavour with micro particles. I'll give it a go.

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