Thank you for that tip. I saw another video where a gentleman used acetone but it didn’t really solve the problem the hundred percent. This seems a lot more user-friendly and works better. How long does it last? Does it get sticky again after a while?
Worked perfectly! I have a kodak video camera I want to put on ebay. It's in perfect condition but the area around the little navigating thumb-stick had gone sticky. I followed your video and finished it off with an wipe of little alcohol and violà!...We're on ebay!! Thank you very much!
Thanks for the recommendation! I need to protect and improve my compact camera rubber grip and soft leather camera case. Would you recommend the "Glossy" or "Shiny" for this? Which one is in the middle of shininess? I don't want it to be too shiny or too matte, I think medium is best. Thanks in advance!
Hi Keigo, doesn't the surface get slippery? I've used that product on my car's dashboard some years ago and it really got slippery. In addition a layer of that product started to build up on the surface . When I , let's say, get a lens with sticky surface ( let's say an old Sigma, they are known for this ) I simply rub the whole sticky layer down to the bare metal. It's a messy work but solves the problem once and for all . Has the stickiness come back to your mike ?
I've got a Sigma 70-210 Zoom. It's upsetting that this would happen by just sitting in the camera bag. Have you tried the ArmorAll on a lens? The "gook" prevented easy zooming and focusing
With vintage cameras I’ve see at least 3 types of sticky’s. The Minoltas are notorious for a white chalky appearance on lens rings and camera grips. I’ve cleaned with a solution of water dishwater soap and vinegar then treated with ArmorAll Outlast (It’s for plastics). I believe the whiteness is oxidation. The ArmorAll does not totally remove the oxidation but it darken it making it appear better and perhaps prevent further oxidation I’ve seen Minolta grips totally fail by getting cracking and crumbling off. There is no cure for this other than totally removing the old material, cleaning and replacement with Sugru. I believe this cracking is caused by a layer of tape under the grip that pulls the plasticizers out of the rubber exterior. The evidence I saw was the tape was extremely gummy and the grip was brittle, indicating a plasticizer migration A recent eBay purchase came with a lens that was disgusting. The surface was so soft and deep that I could leave fingerprints in it. A tissue would remove a black sticky paste. I have not tried a remedy for this yet, and have mostly given up as I wiped off the depth of field printing with a dry tissue. It may have been wiped with hand sanitizer. Ethanol is extremely corrosive to most rubber based materials.
I contacted Zoom and they told me to clean it up with nail polish. Quote: "gently rub the covers off with acetone-free nail polish remover and a cloth towel. However, this option is only recommended if the covers are unscrewed first, otherwise there is a risk of damaging the inside of the device with the liquid." The company and their products are a joke. Trying to sell high technology devices and suggests to clean them with nail polish.
I would not use Armor All on rubber that is breaking down like that. It may be a quick and easy way of removing the stickiness but will undoubtedly come back even worse. Remove sticky residue with rubbing alcohol then rub in some glycerine or cornstarch to preserve and stabilize the rubber.
@@KeigoMoriyama I tried it on a rubber watch strap. Came back worse. Maybe it depends on the type of rubber. Zoom probably use some kind of FKM rubber. Is it just a thin rubber coating or made of rubber itself?
@@KeigoMoriyama I think you are right. But it's a polymer ie plastic, not natural rubber. Over time many polymer materials degrade as plastiser oils migrate to the surface of the substrate producing a sticky layer. So it's an aging process that continues. If it's a coating over a metal you can remove it and the problem is over. If the substrate is plastic, it might continue to degrade over time unless you seal the surface with something like a silicone spray on sealant.
@@KeigoMoriyama Maybe it's a different but equally degraded material type, but several times hasn't worked. I've tried other solutions but none have worked. BTW: In my case it's an Olympus camera (actually three of them, all various levels of sticky grips :( Extremely annoying that manufacturers use this material, they must know that this occurs after a time!?)
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How long does the process work? how often does it need to redone and applied?
Thanks FW
I did once and is already few years and still perfect
Thank you for that tip. I saw another video where a gentleman used acetone but it didn’t really solve the problem the hundred percent. This seems a lot more user-friendly and works better. How long does it last? Does it get sticky again after a while?
Hello thanks for watching . After couple of years of applying it, it is still perfect
Worked perfectly! I have a kodak video camera I want to put on ebay. It's in perfect condition but the area around the little navigating thumb-stick had gone sticky. I followed your video and finished it off with an wipe of little alcohol and violà!...We're on ebay!! Thank you very much!
Happy to hear that ^^ good luck with your sale and appreciate if you can subscribe to the channel
@@KeigoMoriyama sure! #subscribed
Thank you really appreciate
Mine was really oily after cleaning it and was wondering how to get all that off- alcohol wipes are a good idea thanks!
Happy it helped
Thanks for the recommendation! I need to protect and improve my compact camera rubber grip and soft leather camera case. Would you recommend the "Glossy" or "Shiny" for this? Which one is in the middle of shininess? I don't want it to be too shiny or too matte, I think medium is best. Thanks in advance!
glossy is better
@@KeigoMoriyama Thanks a lot!
@@john_murch my pleasure
Hi Keigo, doesn't the surface get slippery? I've used that product on my car's dashboard some years ago and it really got slippery. In addition a layer of that product started to build up on the surface . When I , let's say, get a lens with sticky surface ( let's say an old Sigma, they are known for this ) I simply rub the whole sticky layer down to the bare metal. It's a messy work but solves the problem once and for all . Has the stickiness come back to your mike ?
No the surface is still great and didn’t get slippery . I admit am really impressed with the result
@@KeigoMoriyama good to hear, think I should give it a try next time. I can still rub the whole thing down if needed 😂
Ahahaha. Let me know how is the result
I've got a Sigma 70-210 Zoom. It's upsetting that this would happen by just sitting in the camera bag. Have you tried the ArmorAll on a lens? The "gook" prevented easy zooming and focusing
No luckily don’t have lenses affected by the sticky issue
My dear old Flip camcorder could really use this treatment. Thanks for the demo.
My pleasure, happy to be useful. Pls remember to subscribe if you can
Wow thanks so much for the tip. Will try to use this later I have one I use for my car interior cleaning. 👌✌️
Happy to be helpful! And if it works appreciate if you can subscribe too
With vintage cameras I’ve see at least 3 types of sticky’s.
The Minoltas are notorious for a white chalky appearance on lens rings and camera grips. I’ve cleaned with a solution of water dishwater soap and vinegar then treated with ArmorAll Outlast (It’s for plastics). I believe the whiteness is oxidation. The ArmorAll does not totally remove the oxidation but it darken it making it appear better and perhaps prevent further oxidation
I’ve seen Minolta grips totally fail by getting cracking and crumbling off. There is no cure for this other than totally removing the old material, cleaning and replacement with Sugru. I believe this cracking is caused by a layer of tape under the grip that pulls the plasticizers out of the rubber exterior. The evidence I saw was the tape was extremely gummy and the grip was brittle, indicating a plasticizer migration
A recent eBay purchase came with a lens that was disgusting. The surface was so soft and deep that I could leave fingerprints in it. A tissue would remove a black sticky paste. I have not tried a remedy for this yet, and have mostly given up as I wiped off the depth of field printing with a dry tissue. It may have been wiped with hand sanitizer. Ethanol is extremely corrosive to most rubber based materials.
Thanks a lot for the specific message! I’m sure will help the community
Thank you for the video! I tried it with alcohol but it was always a hassle... gonna try it your stuff in the future
My pleasure. Absolutely recommended
Does this remove the printed labelling?
the one on the zoom? no
Keigo Moriyama Thanks
How long does it last before it gets sticky again?
Is about a couple of years that I made the video and it is still perfect
I contacted Zoom and they told me to clean it up with nail polish.
Quote: "gently rub the covers off with acetone-free nail polish remover and a cloth towel.
However, this option is only recommended if the covers are unscrewed first, otherwise there is a risk of damaging the inside of the device with the liquid."
The company and their products are a joke. Trying to sell high technology devices and suggests to clean them with nail polish.
Lol seriously???? Ahahahahah
Just a Question! is that a Petri 7s in the Background?
No a konica
Thank you, very helpful!
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Can you tell where to buy the amour All Original , thanks.
I bought mine on amazon
@@KeigoMoriyama Thanks so much .
No problem! If you have any question please ask, and appreciate if you can subscribe to the channel
It worked! Thanks.
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THank you. soo helpful.
My pleasure ^^ pls remember to subscribe
Thanks!
My pleasure
Thank you!!!
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nice idea!
Thanks!
I would not use Armor All on rubber that is breaking down like that. It may be a quick and easy way of removing the stickiness but will undoubtedly come back even worse. Remove sticky residue with rubbing alcohol then rub in some glycerine or cornstarch to preserve and stabilize the rubber.
After 3 years I did it no problem at all. The solution works really well
@@KeigoMoriyama I tried it on a rubber watch strap. Came back worse. Maybe it depends on the type of rubber. Zoom probably use some kind of FKM rubber. Is it just a thin rubber coating or made of rubber itself?
@@LurkingCrassZero maybe different rubber yes
@@KeigoMoriyama I think you are right. But it's a polymer ie plastic, not natural rubber. Over time many polymer materials degrade as plastiser oils migrate to the surface of the substrate producing a sticky layer. So it's an aging process that continues. If it's a coating over a metal you can remove it and the problem is over. If the substrate is plastic, it might continue to degrade over time unless you seal the surface with something like a silicone spray on sealant.
It works!
Yes it does ^^ happy the video was useful. Pls remember to subscribe if you can
@@KeigoMoriyamaSubscribed. This is the best advice on UA-cam on removing sticky rubber.
@@markyteo thanks really appreciate
Hmm. Didn't work for me. Still sticky :(
Try couple of time
@@KeigoMoriyama Maybe it's a different but equally degraded material type, but several times hasn't worked. I've tried other solutions but none have worked. BTW: In my case it's an Olympus camera (actually three of them, all various levels of sticky grips :( Extremely annoying that manufacturers use this material, they must know that this occurs after a time!?)
@@ItsaCatsLife that’s a pity to hear :(
You need to clean first and after sealed by mineral oil!!!!
I don’t get your point....
@@KeigoMoriyama I also don't. Please Andrew explane or remove. Thanks in advance.