Maybe one of those motorized polishing brush things might be good for this…or a sander lmao
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BakedCatboy@lemmy.ml 4 weeks ago
Sounds like those “soft touch” plastic surfaces. I’ve had a bunch of old plastic things turn sticky that way - it’s really hard to get it off but what I do is alternate between isopropyl, WD40 (brushed on with a cotton swab or cotton ball and let it sit for a while to let it break down the sticky before using Clorox or isopropyl to remove the WD40), and Clorox wipes. Eventually the matte finish comes off and you’re left with a shiny plastic surface. It just takes a lot of elbow grease, I often give myself finger blisters from scrubbing but it’s a relief to get it off.
cm0002@lemmy.world 4 weeks ago
plantteacher@mander.xyz 4 weeks ago
WD-40 sounds like an interesting idea. Most people think of it as an oil, but in fact WD-40 is a cocktail of like 12 or so different solvents, plus mineral oil, IIUC. It’s indeed more of a cleaning product than a lube.