I have a rubber surface that, over time, has become sort of tacky or sticky. Since it's black in color, any dirt it comes across sticks to it. Is there any way to negate or eliminate this tackiness? Thank you.
Google sez:
What kind of surface is it on-- kitchen, garage, office, auto, sex toy...what?
Big Giant Upfront Disclaimer:
I don't know if this will work and I really don't know if it will damage the "rubber surface", so try it at your own risk.
Also, just curious: What kind of "rubber surface"?
My favorite adhesive remover is good old Ronsonol lighter fluid. Yes, I know that we aren't talking about an adhesive, but it might work, might hurt. Your choice if you want to try it or not.
I assumed that the Op had a problem with detereorating rubber - rather than something sticky _on_ the rubber .. I had a cheapo spotting scope once that sat untouched in its original plastic packaging for several years - it was "rubber" coated - - when I got it out it was tacky all over - I put it down to a reaction between the rubber and the plastic bag that it was packaged in ... dunno. I just left it out in the fresh air for a week or so - it got better but not completely - so I just donated it to the Goodwill. John T.
I am assuming the same thing. Thus the Big Giant Upfront Disclaimer.
Simply suggesting a product that might, who knows, dissolve (?) *whatever* is causing the tackiness.
I warned the OP before and after my suggestion, so it's on him/her to decide.
It is plasticizer bleeding out. It could have been washed off. There are silicone finishes for restoring rubber like Armor All but once it is oxidized, bonds are broken, it weakens and cracks, then it is shot.
Yes, change its color to something other than black. After all, you seem to imply that it attracts dirt because it is black in color. Hey, try it; It may help!
Yes, he did say that, but allow me to translate:
Since it's black in color, any dirt that sticks to it is very visible. Well, any dirt except for black dirt.
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