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Sticky Drilling (Power Drill)
Sticky Drilling (Power Drill)
by viking » Sun Apr 05, 2020 6:38 pm
Hi
I have a reasonably powerful cordless drill,which is mainly encased in rubber for protection. It's usual resting place is in a large plastic mobile toolbox,so it's not just left out in a store cupboard or left on a shelf.
The problem is that the rubber covering has become quite sticky,the covering isn't actually coming off but the surface isn't pleasant to touch and easily picks up dust etc.
Is there any way to alleviate this problem,perhaps something that could be applied to seal the casing maybe ?
If anyone has any suggestions,it would be really appreciated.
I have a reasonably powerful cordless drill,which is mainly encased in rubber for protection. It's usual resting place is in a large plastic mobile toolbox,so it's not just left out in a store cupboard or left on a shelf.
The problem is that the rubber covering has become quite sticky,the covering isn't actually coming off but the surface isn't pleasant to touch and easily picks up dust etc.
Is there any way to alleviate this problem,perhaps something that could be applied to seal the casing maybe ?
If anyone has any suggestions,it would be really appreciated.
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Re: Sticky Drilling (Power Drill)
by Chrisdee » Sun Apr 05, 2020 6:55 pm
We had a Pure radio that did the same thing. Tried Fairy liquid, alcohol nothing worked. Think it's just the humidity that does it. It feels sticky and horrible.
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Re: Sticky Drilling (Power Drill)
by Sage » Sun Apr 05, 2020 7:28 pm
Apparently it's very difficult to fix permanantly....There are a number of things you can try.
* Warm water & washing up liquid.
* Mix baking soda & water to make a paste like toothpaste.
* Talc or baby powder.
* Warm water & washing up liquid.
* Mix baking soda & water to make a paste like toothpaste.
* Talc or baby powder.
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Re: Sticky Drilling (Power Drill)
by Black » Sun Apr 05, 2020 7:31 pm
It's probably the rubber compound breaking down, if so removing the sticky top layer will just expose more to oxidisation. Could you remove the rubber casing (or coating)? I imagine there is a rigid molding underneath.
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Re: Sticky Drilling (Power Drill)
by LeeG » Mon Apr 06, 2020 8:13 am
I used alcohol on my sticky rubber.
I bought the cleaning alcohol from Consum
I bought the cleaning alcohol from Consum
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Re: Sticky Drilling (Power Drill)
by PGA » Mon Apr 06, 2020 9:50 am
We had the same thing with a hairdryer we had brought over from the UK. Ended up binning it!
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Re: Sticky Drilling (Power Drill)
by DTR » Mon Apr 06, 2020 10:16 am
Wrap tape around it making sure to cut away the ventilation holes. Do your jobs and dispose. Impossible to fix.
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Re: Sticky Drilling (Power Drill)
by lynny » Mon Apr 06, 2020 10:29 am
Easier to just wear gloves rather than bin the drill.
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Re: Sticky Drilling (Power Drill)
by viking » Mon Apr 06, 2020 11:06 am
Thank you all so much for your replies,I will try some of your suggestions.
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Re: Sticky Drilling (Power Drill)
by LouisB » Mon Apr 06, 2020 12:15 pm
Talc it for occasional use, but a more long term fix is external varnish.
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