Help, how to clean sticky vinyl
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Help, how to clean sticky vinyl
I have a few old vinyl spastik items which are all sticky. Is there a way to clean these and get them sticky free?
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Re: Help, how to clean sticky vinyl
Wacky Kim wrote:I have a few old vinyl spastik items which are all sticky. Is there a way to clean these and get them sticky free?
I just use dish soap (dawn) and warm-hot water. Use a cotton cloth or if really sticky you can use a magic eraser too, but scrub lightly.
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Re: Help, how to clean sticky vinyl
I have this problem with a lot of my wobbler protos. If my Popeye set wasn't behind glass doors they'd be covered in dead and near dead flies!!!
On my protos, if Dawn doesn't work, I'll use soft scrub cleanser diluted on a sponge with warm water, first testing on an inconspicuous area. I use a soft toothbrush to get into crevices. I've also used the soft scrub on a few painted production pieces, but have done so very gently.
I tried to use a magic eraser once, but it disappeared.
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On my protos, if Dawn doesn't work, I'll use soft scrub cleanser diluted on a sponge with warm water, first testing on an inconspicuous area. I use a soft toothbrush to get into crevices. I've also used the soft scrub on a few painted production pieces, but have done so very gently.
I tried to use a magic eraser once, but it disappeared.
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Re: Help, how to clean sticky vinyl
Great info...i was wondering what else to use beside magic eraser since magic eraser can be harsh sometimes. I guess Dawn dish soap is another option
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Magic eraser! Thanks
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vhsu16 wrote:Great info...i was wondering what else to use beside magic eraser since magic eraser can be harsh sometimes. I guess Dawn dish soap is another option
I def messed up some paint job before with it
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vhsu16 wrote:Great info...i was wondering what else to use beside magic eraser since magic eraser can be harsh sometimes. I guess Dawn dish soap is another option
I def messed up some paint job before with it
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You ONLY use a magic eraser on all white protos!
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Thanks for this info. I have a couple of Spatiks that have that sticky feel. It’s sounds like they need a warm bath.
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StarWarner wrote:Thanks for this info. I have a couple of Spatiks that have that sticky feel. It’s sounds like they need a warm bath.
I've found that it's best to do the warm bath with candles, rose-scented preferably, and a glass of wine or two.
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kevinbuddha wrote:You ONLY use a magic eraser on all white protos!
I learned the hard wayyyyy
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misterjstewart wrote:StarWarner wrote:Thanks for this info. I have a couple of Spatiks that have that sticky feel. It’s sounds like they need a warm bath.
I've found that it's best to do the warm bath with candles, rose-scented preferably, and a glass of wine or two.
I’ve heard it’s a bad idea to give Spastiks alcohol.
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Re: Help, how to clean sticky vinyl
Try a little TSP cleaner from Home Depot. Works like magic.
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