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shaman
21-03-2019, 07:52
I have a very nice B77 Mk2 which is in great condition apart from the surround that has always felt "sticky" for want of a better word. Does anyone know how I can deal with this?
bob4333
21-03-2019, 08:21
Pampers Sensitive Baby Travel Wipes, £0.49 from Superdrug. 12 in a pack. Works on stainless steel, but it depends on the nature of what the "sticky" actually is.
alphaGT
21-03-2019, 09:38
I’ve taken many a piece of gear apart to clean. The buttons on a 25 year old Sony CD player were quite grimy, so I took it all apart and put the front in the sink with dish soap, and scrubbed with an old tooth brush. But it sounds like you really don’t want to go there?

But a damp sponge with some grease cutting dish washing liquid on it will do wonders, make sure it’s completely dry before plugging it back in. A quick polish with a dry paper towel afterwards will remove any water marks.

Russell
shaman
21-03-2019, 10:49
Pampers Sensitive Baby Travel Wipes, £0.49 from Superdrug. 12 in a pack. Works on stainless steel, but it depends on the nature of what the "sticky" actually is.
The metal bits are all ok. It's the brown case material that is sticky.
337alant
21-03-2019, 11:12
Its the Nextel coating that gets Sticky with time and there is nothing you can do about it other than remove it.
You can remove it completely from the surface with Methylated spirit, remove the case before doing that
It doesent look that great after doing that so its best to respray it, go to Halfords for something suitable

Alan
sussex R2R
21-03-2019, 19:37
I have just got 2 cans of this to try on mine.I did have the cases in a bath of warm water with washing up liquid, got the stickiness off but thats about all.will post results when done.


https://www.vinyldye.co.uk/TRG-Vinyl-Dye-Spray-Paint/Grey-Vinyl-Dye-Plastic-Paint-By-TRG
shaman
21-03-2019, 23:47
I have just got 2 cans of this to try on mine.I did have the cases in a bath of warm water with washing up liquid, got the stickiness off but thats about all.will post results when done.


https://www.vinyldye.co.uk/TRG-Vinyl-Dye-Spray-Paint/Grey-Vinyl-Dye-Plastic-Paint-By-TRG

Looks interesting Graeme .....best of luck!
Look forward to your feedback on it.
alphaGT
22-03-2019, 05:37
Yes be sure to share some photos of the clean finish!

Russell
337alant
22-03-2019, 09:56
I have just got 2 cans of this to try on mine.I did have the cases in a bath of warm water with washing up liquid, got the stickiness off but thats about all.will post results when done.


https://www.vinyldye.co.uk/TRG-Vinyl-Dye-Spray-Paint/Grey-Vinyl-Dye-Plastic-Paint-By-TRG

Looks good
I was thinking of the plastic bumper spray that they sell in Halfords but its probably similar to what you have purchased.

Alan
sussex R2R
31-03-2019, 17:55
Update:
Have painted one case with the spray and it does not look bad, little shiny and lighter, a bit like a Teac case
Overall its better than sticky and faded
337alant
05-04-2019, 21:07
I just removed all of the Nextel from the back cover panel on my B77 as it was sticky an I used Meths and Acetone
It was still hard graft to get it all off TBH
I have some grey plastic primer and some dark grey bumper paint, I will post a pic If I get it done this week
I also just finished a complete recap and replaced all trim pots
Need to calibrate it now :)

Alan