How To Remove Sticky "Gummy" Coatings From Electronic Devices

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How To Remove Sticky "Gummy" Coatings From Electronic Devices

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Күн бұрын

How to remove sticky, gummy rubberized coatings from all types of electronic devices/gadgets with plastic housings, especially handheld testers, GPS, gaming headsets, and much more by following the instructions outlined in this video. Enjoy!
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@electronicsNmore 4 жыл бұрын

ATTENTION: When wiping with alcohol, always test a small area first. Stop rubbing the area when you see the gummy film disappear. If the alcohol strips off too much paint, then the only other way is to use a no-scratch pot scrubber with WD-40, and it's a lot of work. Thanks guys!

@ezz-a-deenmahmoud2322 4 жыл бұрын

I was wondering tho what about the WD-40 smell, it sure has a pretty strong smell and lasts for quite a while as well

@randygoff9572 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I tried Isopropanol and WD-40 both on an older Visio remote. I ended up with a sticky mess worse than what I started with. I tried some Glue-away (by Homeline) I had on hand using the same "spray on cloth and wipe" technique. Wow!! A little elbow grease and all the rubber came off and I was left with a shiny black plastic back on my remote. I let it dry, wiped it off, and there was no odor. For a stubborn rubber coating you may give this goo gone clone a try. Good luck! :-)

@SunilGupta-ug2zw 3 жыл бұрын

Can I use a sanitizer?

@musyawirulhaq3361 3 жыл бұрын

can anyone explain, why this happen?

@jamesnusky6257 2 жыл бұрын

@@musyawirulhaq3361 great question. I guess heat melted the coating. It really worked well as directed.

@chryoko 20 күн бұрын

Gasoline, a rag, some elbow grease ! Just did it yesterday on an old multimedia hdd box here . Worked very well with no traces remaining . Did it outside of course.

@emolasher 11 күн бұрын

Praxis?

@sllawap 3 жыл бұрын

The most important video on the internet.

@electronicsNmore 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Phil! Please share the link.

@lilblackduc7312 2 ай бұрын

@@electronicsNmore I just shared it. This video will lend itself nicely to people who restore other things like vehicle interiors. Thank you...🇺🇸 👍☕

@pesukarhu1183 2 жыл бұрын

I have these exact same earphones and I searched KZfaq on how to remove the sticky surface. Imagine my suprise when this is the first video that pops up! Thank you so much for this video! I'll definitely try this out and add a couple of more years of life into my otherwise perfectly working HyperX headphones 😊

@Thebobwil Жыл бұрын

@Absinthe Conundrum I bet the same thing, designed obsolescence 🤮

@mastersKaaP 10 ай бұрын

I'm literally cleaning my pair as I watch this video. The headset works great, but I'm not in my life buying another set, between the gummy plastic and the flaking fake leather furniture after only 3 years of ownership I'm just about ready to buy a pair from another brand.

@eof_lemongrab 19 күн бұрын

Same thing! Took them out from their original packaging a few years of not using them after the purchase and they look like trash, ear pads all cracked and the plastic bits sticky. Never buying this brand again

@swmovan 23 күн бұрын

WD-40 or any spray "lubricant" might work. I've tried multiple things to clean this coating. But I do believe regular gasoline works the best.

@chryoko 20 күн бұрын

Agree ! And cheapest too. Gasoline is better than alcohol.

@OneRoomShed 4 жыл бұрын

I can't believe I never thought of using alcohol and WD-40! I've had so many things get gummy after years of use and I've tried so many cleaners. I usually can get it off but not without rubbing my fingers down to bone or slightly damaging the plastic. This video is gold! Over the years you've helped me out a lot with tid bits like this. Thanks my friend. 🍻 You always come through with good advice. 👍👍

@electronicsNmore 4 жыл бұрын

The only 2 things I use, are the 70% alcohol and WD-40. WD-40 along with a no-scratch scubber can strip it away, but it's a lot of work. Glad you liked the video. Please remember to rate thumbs up and share the video link with others. Thanks

@williamblackerby7467 Жыл бұрын

Just cleaned this off of my power bank. I feel like I’m a restoration master now

@ProjectFarm 4 жыл бұрын

This is very helpful information. Thank you very much!

@Justchuck69 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Todd a long time subscriber to both you and Doug here ! I just watched your video on the chinese 18650 lipo batteries and my basic take away was that the weight of the battery is usually very indicative of how much power it has ! Thanks to both of you for posting videos especially at this time ! Keep it up

@electronicsNmore 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for all the time and money you put into your latest 18650 testing video!

@rocphill 3 жыл бұрын

But did it work ? It doesn't work for me, even with lighter fluid !

@Joaquin77 4 жыл бұрын

As a dj, I like cleaning my devices and I have seen that tackiness on controller knobs, volume faders, cdj platter rings, macbook power cables, headphones, etc. I used soapy water thinking it was finger oils but scrubbing would take time. I started using alcohol and soft cloth to wipe them and get rid of the tackiness like in your video. I haven't thought about using WD-40 but I will consider it for the next time. Thank you for sharing this video! PLEASE GUYS ALWAYS REMBER TO AVOID PRINTED WORDS BECAUSE YOU MAY ERASE THEM FROM REMOTES OR DJ CONTROLLERS. for controllers use soap and water on a damp cloth slowly.

@caturlifelive Жыл бұрын

Even in 2023, your video still can help other peoples. Thank you very much sir, your video help me to solve my problem

@theprior46 3 күн бұрын

Excellent demo. All you need is two ingredients and they are dead easy to obtain. So this is most useful to know the tricks.

@1funcar 14 күн бұрын

Wow! I've suddenly noticed this sticky business on a couple of USB sticks, an umbrella handle, and the handle of a hair brush. Can't wait to try your advice.

@MinhaVidaGeek 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was looking for. I have the same headphone and was wondering how to clean it. Thanks for the tip.

@electronicsNmore 4 жыл бұрын

Only rub enough to remove the stickiness, otherwise you'll remove the black paint from the plastic. Thanks for watching!

@ramuneglass9233 4 жыл бұрын

Wow Same headphones too!

@behappylikeiam9421 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!! My husband got same problem with his $300 Maui Jim sunglasses! He didn't use them two years (because use them only for vacation trips - big fishing trips) well and only today found this problem. My poor husband was like a baby - "It is my favorite sunglasses!!!! They are my lucky fishing glasses! I worn them when I caught my biggest fish in different countries! 😭" I told him: Don't cry my Love. I will fix it! Nice smart people from youtube know how do it! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@electronicsNmore 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@petermoore8811 Жыл бұрын

I watched the whole video, till the end. And played the end bit again, just for you. Thanks for sharing !

@electronicsNmore Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@taniacavins9355 2 жыл бұрын

Perfectly cleaned my little red flash drive that was driving me crazy. Thank you!! I had tried using alcohol to clean other sticky things, but when the color started coming off I got scared. Now I know it doesn't strip everything and am going to, as they say, Clean All the Things.

@electronicsNmore 2 жыл бұрын

It's possible the color will be affected, so rub only enough to remove the gummy residue.

@stevedovel 4 жыл бұрын

Doug, Thanks for the videos! We are now in a full lock-down here in the Bahamas. 24hr curfew. Lots of time ahead for KZfaq! Stay safe and please keep the content coming.

@electronicsNmore 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Steve! They're forced to do that, especially there. The healthcare system could never handle a large number of people. I used to tell my parents, "If you get sick here, you're done". Stay inside, and you'll be fine. Thanks for watching!

@peacefuljim7758 4 ай бұрын

Just did this on my HyperX Cloud Alpha headset and it seems to work really well. Zero stickyness left after using the alcohol and WD40. I just wish I could have properly disassembled the headset so I could get into the annoying bits around the hinges, but I digress. Thank you for this tip!

@brettjohnson8026 3 жыл бұрын

This solution worked great! The only insight I would add is that it takes a lot more rubbing and scrubbing than I expected. But it definitely works!

@urbancyclingpdx 9 күн бұрын

Thanks for getting straight to the process. Other KZfaqrs drag out their videos too long.

@JoOstgarden 3 күн бұрын

He could still get the point across by editing this down by about 2 min.

@jamesnusky6257 2 жыл бұрын

I also had a rubber handled knife in the same condition. Cleaned up great.

@jamesnusky6257 2 жыл бұрын

This worked so well. Awesome. follow the directions and you won't be disappointed. Thanks again for this fantastic video

@electronicsNmore 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped James! Please share the video link. Thanks

@ryanhansen8312 9 ай бұрын

By far the most complete tutorial Ive seen on this topic!

@AC-tu2qv 2 жыл бұрын

Worked great. I had 50% isopropyl alcohol and it wiped away very quickly. Thanks!!!

@electronicsNmore 2 жыл бұрын

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@jonniesantos 16 күн бұрын

I’ve thrown out or taken to an e-waste site so many items that got sticky. Thanks for this video; I’ll be ready the next time…

@jasonpowell3280 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. I had some In Ear Monitor receivers that had this exact issue. I used first aid alcohol prep pads and they cleaned up the sticky residue in a cinch!

@Techman4567 4 жыл бұрын

Hi thanks for the info on how to remove that gummy coating. Worked great on my Belkin USB multiplug hub. It was a mess to start with and I tried using just WD40 but it would not cut it. The IPA worked great with the WD follow up just like you said it would.

@electronicsNmore 4 жыл бұрын

Yes. WD-40 requires a lot of work using a scrubber. Glad my video helped you! Be sure to share the video link with others. Thanks

@stephen8433 3 жыл бұрын

Tea Tree oil will take the gummy coating off also. Subbed and thumbs up.

@thanosob3329 Жыл бұрын

Wow, I was searching a solution to this problem for the exact same headphone set! Thank you!

@damian3182 4 жыл бұрын

The edges of my PC case have this crap, thanks for the tip. Zeiss lens wipes from Amazon also work in getting off the sticky layer.

@electronicsNmore 4 жыл бұрын

I hate that sticky crap. LOL

@jamesnusky6257 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. I left my recorder in the attic and it was all gummy. I will be cleaning this first thing tomorrow.

@electronicsNmore 2 жыл бұрын

Hope it works well for you!

@jamesnusky6257 2 жыл бұрын

@@electronicsNmore just got done cleaning it. so awesome. Thank you so much.

@garythomas3568 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I have and x-rite i1 Display for monitor calibration and it has the same coating. I used "Original KRUD KUTTER" and paper towels and it can right off. 5-minute job.

@Anonymous-it5jw 2 жыл бұрын

Great tip for curing a really annoying problem. Thanks.

@terry1912 Жыл бұрын

This is great! Thank you! I spent half an hour googling in different ways before I got found your video.

@MartinDolan 2 күн бұрын

Baking soda and a little water mixed into a paste also does it and does not damage the plastic. People who say gasoline/petrol but that seriously damages a lot of plastics. (it doesn't happen instantly but it breaks down over time)

@tarstarkusz 4 жыл бұрын

The best stuff I have ever used to get rid of the sticky mess, especially on late 90s early 2000s electronics is dollar tree goo gone. That stuff works incredibly well. Just a couple of weeks ago I bought a lantern at a thrift store that had a rubberized coating that had turned to just a giant sticky mess and 10 minutes with the goo gone and it is perfectly clean and not a drop of the sticky stuff. It doesn't smell bad either.

@electronicsNmore 4 жыл бұрын

I've used it, but like the alcohol, it can damage the paint. Thanks for watching!

@tarstarkusz 4 жыл бұрын

@@electronicsNmore Thanks for the extra videos. Very helpful and helps pass the time stuck in the house!

@electronicsNmore 4 жыл бұрын

I have a bunch planned, but I'm not going to the store. LOL

@dmahadeo 2 жыл бұрын

This worked perfectly for a Ubiquiti Access Point that was just horrible. Thanks very much. I followed it exactly.

@electronicsNmore 2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Be sure to share the video link with others. Thank you

@dmahadeo 2 жыл бұрын

@@electronicsNmore 👍

@timlafave1382 2 жыл бұрын

I had a Western Digital Media Player remote with the whole back half thick sticky rubber. I had previously tried WD40 (nothing), then 90% isopropyl alcohol and a cloth (almost nothing), then I tried the fine steel wool 1-2" ball/chunk dunking it in 90% alcohol and carefully rubbed it firmly for a few minutes followed by a cloth dunked in the 90% alcohol then alternated these. after about 10 minutes it worked. I made sure to be very careful not to get to near the IR sending area in the front end. Scratching it would not be good and I don't want to have to buy an after market remote. So Kudos to the person that suggested the steel wool ball.

@mikehunt8968 14 күн бұрын

This is a common problem on the switchgear in Upmarket Italian cars, of a certain age, Maserati being one... Unfortunately the symbols come off when cleaned but there are companies who will clean them and repaint and laser new labels, so don't give up hope...

@saintchris0 8 күн бұрын

Excellent close up photography.

@justincase9638 19 күн бұрын

Planned obsolescence -- That sticky plastic has been driving me crazy for the past 1 years... why do they do that!! oh -- yea they want me to buy a new one.

@onedayagogo 18 күн бұрын

yes totally. they knew what they were doing. boycott these shysters !

@Rain-kw1bn 4 жыл бұрын

I used cleaning wipes a bit of joy dishwashing soap, wash it with clean wipes (water), then followed your advice on etyl alcohol (it worked a bit), finished it up with a lens cleaner (eye care) I was cleaning up the hair dryer that has not been used for a while and the handle was very sticky so i had to use soap i just didn't wet it that much just enough

@electronicsNmore 4 жыл бұрын

Not ethyl, isopropyl. It works, you need to spend more time working on the surface. Thanks for watching!

@jkmacgyver 4 жыл бұрын

Looks to work alot better than the talcum powder method I've tried a few times over the years!

@electronicsNmore 4 жыл бұрын

With talc, you go from the gummy feel to the powdery feel. :-) As long as you don't rub too long with the isopropyl alcohol, you shouldn't remove too much paint. Thanks for watching!

@Justinkyulee 2 жыл бұрын

Don't use talc products and if needed, without breathing protection. Contains asbestos.

@FreihEitner Жыл бұрын

I recently used 70% isopropyl alcohol and a microfiber cloth to remove the gummy surface of an Ooma Telo (internet-based home phone system) with excellent results. As with anything, you need to be careful while scrubbing across surfaces between two open areas (holes for push buttons in my case) as I scraped with my thumb nail and took off the outer layer of colored plastic or paint or whatever right in between two push buttons, but that was my doing not the alcohol--the rest of the surface is shiny black again and not sticky at all.

@Bobpaule Жыл бұрын

Funny, I just did that on a Telo last night. I used Goo Gone, then alcohol. No matter what you use, it takes a while and you will need about 20min to do the job right on a larger component like the Ooma. Love my Oooma Premier Linx Uniden 2 line 12 headset home phone system.

@Quince828 11 күн бұрын

A very useful tip. I have this problem on headphones as well as other plastic handles and such. As well my sony headphones leave little plastic flakes from the earpiece. Maybe this would stop that too

@E.L.RipleyAtNostromo 19 күн бұрын

I never saw this stickiness before 20 years ago, and it’s exclusive to parts made in China. Many items have switched to a harder plastic where this doesn’t happen. I hit on the 70% alcohol a few years ago, but not the WD-40 follow up so will add that step. Even with a heavily alcohol saturated rag on some items you have to go over them several times. I bought a bunch of those blue Harbor Freight puck lights years ago, and the first ones that came out were the worst for getting sticky. Thanks for the tip on the WD-40! 👍

@jub8891 16 күн бұрын

was just about to say.. even the old bakelite plastics from 70 years ago are still smooth to touch..

@Sonicbest222 2 жыл бұрын

I used nail polish. Sadly scraped away some of the color but thats totally fine. My tip would be to not use too much to avoid that.

@ryanwilliams9644 Жыл бұрын

Bro your channel is amazing and I'm not even really into this type of stuff as as entertainment and learning but man you should call your channel “the lost art of being a man!” Man/dad/ big brother mentors were suppose to pass down knowledge to the younger men. Thank you so much seriously it's true what I'm saying. Thanks again

@markanderson8066 11 ай бұрын

I used hand sanitizer for the alcohol content. Worked great!

@silverfoxjohnson9390 5 ай бұрын

Thanks!! Need this for my headphones that so sticky all over!!

@aburg1106 22 күн бұрын

The handle of my favorite umbrella became sticky and it's uncomfortable just touching it. I put some masking tape around it, but that's just a workaround. I'm gonna try your method. Thank you

@somename152 7 ай бұрын

for the ear pads: I made fabric covers for mine to prevent sweat that builds up behind my ears too but that does cause them to slide off if you tilt your head down or back but other than that they are good and can be thrown in t he wash every now and then. I used the tops of old socks that had cool patterns but the toes were ripped, I use the tops because there's a tight grip to hold over the ear pads. :)

@TylrVncnt 4 жыл бұрын

Lighter fluid/Naphtha works excellent for removing residue/degumming *anything* as well!

@electronicsNmore 4 жыл бұрын

The only bad thing, the odor. Thanks for watching! Be sure to share.

@rocphill 3 жыл бұрын

I've tried rubbing alcohol, lighter fluid , fantastic, dishwashing soap and SOS pads, and for me here in toronto, no dam way ! After using all the previous products, I'm still pissed over their lack of performance. I'm going to try one more time using my 90% alcohol. Please pray for me ! 😊😊😊😊

@JANEMBA9000 4 жыл бұрын

This helps alot I have a Portable Bluetooth Argom Tech Speaker an the plastic grey around the edges are ridiculousness sticky an Clammy an dust an hair sticks to it like glue . I use a cloth an some Winter Green 50% Rubbing Alcohol to get off the initial Gummy Grime then some Surgical 97% Ethyl Alcohol afterwards & finished off with some WD 40 . Looks like new now . Really hate how it gets so sticky feels like I don't know if you guys have this problem in America but if you have coubords in your kitchen up on the wall an or stuff on top your Fridge it gets really Sticky from all the cooking an frying done on the Stove an all the lil particles in the Kitchen Atmosphere lol . That's how Sticky my Speaker felt .....

@electronicsNmore 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it's gone. Thanks for watching!

@JANEMBA9000 4 жыл бұрын

@@electronicsNmore your welcome great video man .

@gnramires 12 күн бұрын

More laborious, but I found you can remove it effectively with dry paper towels (any soft paper like toilet paper will do). You just have to apply pressure and go slow, and check the paper is collecting some residue. It takes a while (like up to an hour for a large item), but it does come off without using any solvents. Be careful not to tear or flake the paper because paper residues will make this process ineffective. Go very slowly while feeling the goo is being dragged by the paper and change towels now and then.

@user-rm5il4uh3i 7 ай бұрын

Thanks very much. This worked extremely well and saved a lot of time for me. Much appreciated!

@electronicsNmore 7 ай бұрын

Great to hear! Be sure to also check out my extensive video playlists and share. Thank you

@pulidoggy 9 күн бұрын

I've used another milder solution, that's any hand cream or similar with a high content of glycerin/glycerol (just read the composition) Just spread a tiny layer of cream on the sticky object with a cotton swab, let stay for a couple of minutes and then scrub the cream and the sticky layer together away with a compact and lintless cloth, trying to "swipe away" the sticky layer applying a bit of pressure. This is done best by working on smaller zones at a time rather than on whole surface, repeating process if needed. I found out it by trial-and-error, until I've found that glycerol seems to "combine" with the sticky matter allowing their easier removal. Please let me know if this trick worked for you also! 😀

@joseangelgonzalez8304 Жыл бұрын

This video save my headsets.

@cocacola99 Жыл бұрын

i just tried and it works very well. many thanks for your sharing!

@jakejones7554 Жыл бұрын

I have found in my experience that AC coil cleaner does the best job. I've used the kind you buy in concentrate, and then dilute it. Spray onto your plastic item (after you have removed or isolated it from other items). Allow to sit for a few minutes. Spray again and scrub with a plastic brush or mildly abrasive item that won't damage the finish. wash or wipe with water and viola. Done. The finish, in my experience, is such that you won't know the rubber coating was ever there.

@excalibrium 16 күн бұрын

I use unleaded gasoline. Works well on these rubberized coatings that were DESIGNED to disintegrate over time (so you'll have "no choice" but to buy new equipment).

@solidUntilLiquidBeforeGas 3 жыл бұрын

Instead of using WD40 in the last step, try using ArmorAll Cleaner (Auto dash and upholstry cleaner in Auto section of any store). It will not only be a better sheen, you will avoid the "smell" that is left for days with WD40. ArmorAll provides additional protection layer for future use.

@electronicsNmore 3 жыл бұрын

Been there done that. :-) The Armor All doesn't do anything for any stickiness that remains, the WD-40 does. Thanks for watching!

@xINVISIGOTHx 11 ай бұрын

Hey do you know what type of black paint was generally used on metal casings of stereo/media equipment around the 90s? Like a panasonic vcr or similar

@KuyaAJoseph 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, I was just looking up how clean my Hyper Xs cause it got sticky

@electronicsNmore 3 жыл бұрын

It worked very well for me. Only use enough alcohol and rubbing pressure to clear away the sticky film. Thanks for watching!

@job2317 3 жыл бұрын

@@electronicsNmore works on standart alcohol?

@Geekraver 20 күн бұрын

Someone else had a video where they just used regular unleaded gasoline and a rag. Said it worked much better than alcohol.

@electronicsNmore 20 күн бұрын

Too harsh

@pcallah3442 3 жыл бұрын

Krud Kutter...put it on a cloth, rub into the affected piece, repeat as necessary, works like a charm.

@Wardancer666 3 жыл бұрын

Do they coat products in this gummy finish so that you will throw them away after? Poor design choice to use this on a product that can last a while.

@electronicsNmore 3 жыл бұрын

It's horrible. I really try to avoid buying any products with rubberized coatings. Thanks for watching!

@paneesh 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. I have the same issue with exact headphone you have. My ear cups are starting to wear off with those thin flaky layer. It’s very annoying since it’s getting in my eyes and ears. Any idea what I could do for those?

@deadinside777 Жыл бұрын

I have some Cloud Alpha headsets that have this problem. Tried cleaning them with alcohol but I find that results are mixed at best. The only thing I hate about this particular headset, as the rubberized coating is on most parts of the ear pieces and headband. Easier not to get products with these type of coatings, but unfortunately it seems to be popular among many "gaming" peripherals. However, if you must or have no choice, keeping the devices clean is the next best thing. Wipe them off often before and after use. Don't wait until it becomes "gummy" to try to clean it.

@SevenDeMagnus 19 күн бұрын

Cool it happens to Wacom pens too. Alcohol may react making things white. You can remove it with a good olive oil (I guess since plastic is made from crude oil, olive oil since it's an kind of oil too works with plastics' gunk) or a good glycerine soap by wiping with the soap then wiping it with water 4x as a kind of rinse. God bless.

@halloyoutubers7047 14 күн бұрын

I did use WD40 and spiritus methanol, for a sticky Microsoft joystick. It did not help until I use talc powder and the sticky problem was solved.

@tehseen 2 жыл бұрын

A great solution .I will try. Thanks

@electronicsNmore 2 жыл бұрын

All the best

@keithharmeyer8574 2 жыл бұрын

Worked like a charm! Thanks!

@electronicsNmore 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped Keith! Be sure to look over my extensive video playlists below for many other videos of interest to you, and most importantly take one minute to share a link to my channel with others. Thank you kzfaq.infoplaylists

@Perplexer1 23 күн бұрын

I found out that not all rubbing (isopropyl) alcohols are the same. It depends on the manufacturer. I had one that has hazed a transparent plastic a but, but the other one didn't. So I recommend you test yours first and if it doesn't cause any discoloring or hazing of transparent plastic, stick to that brand forever!

@kellydevens7856 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! I’m going to try this in a couple of rechargeable flashlights. Is it something that will need to be repeated over time?

@camillenombre4603 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much ❤ It really helped me a lot 🤗

@electronicsNmore 10 ай бұрын

Be sure to look over my extensive video playlists below for many other videos of interest to you, and most importantly take one minute to share a link to my channel with others. Thanks kzfaq.infoplaylists

@chiizuu752 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! I'm unable to sell my HyperX Cloud Alpha with the current condition it's in so I might as well restore it and use it whenever I feel like it by removing all the annoying gummy surface and replacing the earpads and headband

@electronicsNmore Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@rickandrew6397 2 күн бұрын

Have tried high percent alcohol and lighter fluid with no success, another video on YT uses acetone and appeared to actually work (just saw today, haven’t tried yet) 🤞🤞🤞

@SolitaryWolf 15 күн бұрын

Lighter Fluid works just as nice for any sticky surface or to remove unwanted labels on CD, DVD, Etc cases.

@TakingOffTheMasks 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I’ve been trying to fix my items for years and just thought today to Google it. Your video is the first one that came up and it worked perfectly. Thanks again!

@electronicsNmore 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@kovie9162 19 күн бұрын

I had this issue a while back and tried a bunch of solvents. None worked until I tried the alcohol, which worked.

@cgray8073 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Worked just like you said!

@nmsidewinder 2 жыл бұрын

I have an old Vado pocket camcorder that has (now) a gummy coating on it. I'VE tried alcohol and WD-40 and nothing removes it. I finally resorted to trying to scrape it off and it became an ugly mess. Nothing takes this goo off. I don't understand why they coat electronics with this coating. Good video, thanks for sharing.

@SSchotu 14 күн бұрын

Apply ACETONE. Take a small amount of ACETONE LIQUID in a cloth and gentle rub on the affected part. It will remove all the rubberized materials from the device.

@mitchellbarnow1709 4 жыл бұрын

I need this fix so bad! I have a really nice Logitech universal remote control and and emergency wind up radio that are both really sticky! I’ll try your alcohol, then WD40 to finish it off. See, I did watch the whole video!

@electronicsNmore 4 жыл бұрын

Is the radio made by Eton?

@tarstarkusz 4 жыл бұрын

In my area, even though we are on a county wide lock-down, the Dollar Tree is still open. They sell stuff called "goo gone" It works for this perfectly (sadly, the alcohol they sell is only 50%). It's a decent sized bottle for a buck too. I just did a fairly good sized lantern and I don't think it took even a 1/2 an ounce. It has an orange smell to it and not foul, which is nice. I had a 90s era MP3 player with the same problem and I did that one a long time ago and it has held up nicely and not come back. I didn't even know rubbing alcohol would work because when I first tried it years ago, it was with 50% and it really didn't help. Next time I'll try the alcohol. I'm glad guys like electronics and more are stepping up the video output! Helps pass the down time.

@mitchellbarnow1709 4 жыл бұрын

electronicsNmore Duracell KP028 Crank light with am/fm radio. It horrible to touch and does not come apart.

@electronicsNmore 4 жыл бұрын

I have a crank radio made by Eton, it's very nice, but it was a sticky mess. I cleaned it up 6 years ago with wd-40 and a no-scratch pot scrubber.

@mitchellbarnow1709 4 жыл бұрын

electronicsNmore Thank you so much for this awesome remedy! I haven’t done it yet, I’m too busy on quarantine! 😂😂

@chrismullin8304 24 күн бұрын

Gasoline works great too!

@DD-sd4we Жыл бұрын

Great video. 👍Thanks.

@electronicsNmore Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@mrofnocnon 8 ай бұрын

I have an Ooma device which had a thick sticky coating over its face after I owned it for a few years and looked revolting, I assume its some kind of oxidation/reaction. I think my very successful method is probably safer on thicker plastics, try at you own risk and don't forget you got the secret from me. It is far quicker than the above method and just involves mosquito repellent, I used deep woods off. Spray on a couple of times and wipe off with a clean cloth. God knows if this stuff can beat many other solvents what it does to our skin.

@floridaarmyvet3613 4 жыл бұрын

Spray starch also works

@electronicsNmore 4 жыл бұрын

Interesting idea. Thanks for watching! Please share the video link with others.

@rickraub5448 2 ай бұрын

Perfect. Thank you!

@anthonypaynter828 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful advice but I had to fast forward to 2 minutes before you started to tell me how to get rid of the gummy mess. Keep that in mind, please. We don't need to be told what the sticky gummy mess is because we have already gone to your video for that exact thing. But finally, I can take your advice & use that alcohol & WD40. Thanks for the help.

@ffotograffydd 14 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@Skyyy_7777 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very mutch!

@Dickwooten 17 күн бұрын

I don't know about this solvent cure. I bought some Testor's "Extreme Lacquer" from Home Depot, taped over critical spots, and sprayed. Have done some Celestron Binoculars and a game call remote. It seems to seal it up although it isn't quite as pretty as new and takes a little more effort. I had almost decided to buy some new binoculars because they were so disgusting to handle. Celestron's reputation really took a hit with me. Both are sticky free now. I wonder if using a solvent just won't wear off after a little while?

@AkubraHatman 17 күн бұрын

Unleaded fuel gets rid of the gunge and does not affect the plastic.

@chrismaguire3667 17 күн бұрын

But how does one stop the PVC coating on the sponge parts of the earphones from disintegrating?🤔

@greenatom 17 күн бұрын

I bought replacements for my nice Sony headphones a few years ago, and the same thing happened to the replacements!

@casualsuede 3 жыл бұрын

I had the same problem with a pair of beats heaphones. I got rid of it with one part water, one part baking soda (it turns into a paste) and using my fingers. Much better than alcohol.

@electronicsNmore 3 жыл бұрын

Too harsh. You made an abrasive mixture. People brush their teeth with baking soda.

@joaoferreira4901 Жыл бұрын

Hey I have a hyperx cloud 2 and the hinge is broken. Do you know where i can order new ones?

@antknee6579 4 ай бұрын

Well I had no Alcohol ...So there was bottle of Nail Polish remover lol did the job ...I know it has Acetone in it,but I don't care.Just an old jam speaker I'm happy maybe I'll put wd40 on it....TY for post.