d._david_young Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 I have an EOS 1-N. The rubber grip on the palm door, which is the flip open door that hides the motor drive button options, etc., has gotten sticky to the point where it sticks to my hand and fingers; when touched it sticks to whatever and lifts up with it. I live in Hawaii where apparently this is one of the only places where it happens with our humidity plusperspiration from our hands. My question: has anyone ever encountered this and what are the solutions short of taking it to Canon for repair; this is a large repair as the top of the camera has to be removed to take off the door; they told me this! I have scraped the sticky rubber with fingernail and white stuff comes off and seem to help to take some of the stickiness! Your feed-back appreciated. thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuppyDigs Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 I too live in Hawaii but haven't had any problems with my old 1N or 3. However, my A2 suffered from sticky grip. I removed the grip and used alcohol and a lot of rubbing to remove the sticky goo. So it's now a plain plastic grip. Not too pretty but works fine. Sometimes the light’s all shining on me. Other times I can barely see. - Robert Hunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flirtynfun Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 there's a cool product called goo-gone I've used on similarly sticky situations. Put it on a white clean cloth and wipe the stickiness away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuppyDigs Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 The goo is a result of the chemical breakdown of the grip finish. The rubber-like coating turns to goo and is a bitch to remove without damaging the underlying plastic grip or door. Sometimes the light’s all shining on me. Other times I can barely see. - Robert Hunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d._david_young Posted March 8, 2006 Author Share Posted March 8, 2006 thanks for the feedback: I've been scratching the sticky stuff off with fingernails and using Armor All on the sticky rubber. Hoping the AA doesn't damage metal or get-on glass areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew robertson Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 DON'T USE ARMOR ALL ON CAMERAS! It can damage the plastic. Armor All is evil stuff. I would advise against using it on your car, as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d._david_young Posted March 9, 2006 Author Share Posted March 9, 2006 "...Armor All is evil stuff..." please explain why it is evil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew robertson Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 It migrates easily, and if you ever stop using it the plastic cracks and degrades. It is horrible stuff - I'd only suggest its use to a mortal enemy. Thankfully, I have no mortal enemies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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