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Discussion in '456/550/575' started by tiger 6, Jan 25, 2012.

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  1. tiger 6

    tiger 6 Karting

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    Stephen C Darrah
    #1 tiger 6, Jan 25, 2012
    I read some time ago on this forum about a recommendation to use oven cleaner to correct sticky dash buttons etc. Anyone know if this is correct, and if so, details on how to do it?
    Thanks.
     
  2. greyboxer

    greyboxer F1 World Champ

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    #2 greyboxer, Jan 25, 2012
    Try a search on 'sticky oven' - from the many threads I think you should find enough information
     
  3. 360modena2003

    360modena2003 Formula 3

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    #3 360modena2003, Jan 25, 2012
    Use regular polish used for the paint (the liquid type), works great.
     
  4. moorfan

    moorfan Formula Junior

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    #4 moorfan, Jan 25, 2012
    I just took care of some sticky parts in the last couple of days and tried the following:

    Goo gone: no effect
    Oven cleaner: no effect
    lacquer thinner: no effect
    enamel thinner: no effect
    carb and choke cleaner: EFFECT
     
  5. 166&456

    166&456 Formula 3

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    #5 166&456, Jan 25, 2012
    Pete, you mean to remove the old rubbery goo?

    If so desired you can apply new after getting the old off... get some Plastidip in a spray can, works pretty well.
     
  6. BRADAN

    BRADAN Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #6 BRADAN, Jan 25, 2012
    I would just send it to rob at Stickynomore. It's a mess to fix and he really just does such a nice job at a fair price.
     
  7. sbs

    sbs Rookie

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    #7 sbs, Jan 25, 2012
    Those of you who have used plastidip - can you get that stuff smooth?

    I'm refinishing the dash in my vette and have experimented quite a bit and find no way to get it smooth like an OEM finish.

    The best results I've found are by laying it on quite thick, which comes out 'good enough' but still not as smooth as I'd like.

    Any tricks you can share?

    Also how's the long-term durability on parts that get touched a lot? I'm expecting that it will rub off more easily than the OEM finish.
     
  8. JohnBradleyDaniels

    JohnBradleyDaniels Karting

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    #8 JohnBradleyDaniels, Jan 25, 2012
    Fingernail polish remover worked wonders for me...
     
  9. 285ferrari

    285ferrari Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #9 285ferrari, Jan 25, 2012
    Give us a call or send am email if you want it done right and don't want to mess with it..
     
  10. cgperry

    cgperry Formula Junior

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    #10 cgperry, Jan 25, 2012
    It is quite tedious, but I tried a dozen or so different things recommended by people on FChat. The one that worked best was plain old isopropyl rubbing alcohol. It takes the sticky off without doing any damage to the plastic below or discoloring it.

    I went through 1/4 bottle of the stuff and two boxes of Q-tips cleaning up all the parts on my 355, but it turned out great and they really didn't need to be refinished afterward. The underlying plastic is a nice black with a decent texture if you don't use overly harsh chemicals with it.

    I did respray my steering column surround with a textured spray paint and liked that a lot, but it didn't seem appropriate for stuff like the AC vents or button trim. Good luck!
     

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