Tacky grip (35mm, camera, ISO, recommended)

[xjken]

I pulled one of my 35mm slr's out today and I noticed the rubberized grip is a little tacky to the touch. Any way to reverse that or is it something that comes with age?

[chet everett]

Originally Posted by xjken

I pulled one of my 35mm slr's out today and I noticed the rubberized grip is a little tacky to the touch. Any way to reverse that or is it something that comes with age?

...I have had the same problem. I talked to a technician at the old camera shop. He said that what happens is natural skin oils react with oxygen and degrade the rubber. You can't really make it perfect, but if you use a product that removes residue WITHOUT ATTACKING THE RUBBER it can be minimized. He recommended diluting this product 50% with water, then using a microfiber type cloth, like used for detailing a car -- http://www.amazon.com/Savogran-10632...ef=pd_sim_60_2

If it needs a nothing try, stick with the same 50% dilution. If it still needs another "swipe" try a bit less water, so you it is 2:1 or 3:1 instead of 1:1... It is powerful stuff and leaves behind no residue...

[xjken]

Thanks for the reply and suggestion. After further internet searching a couple different people suggested trying 91% Isopropyl alcohol. Since I already had some I decided to give it a try. It actually worked great, very light rubbing on the affected area and everything is back to like new condition. It took some black off but, it did not discolor the rubberized areas at all. Hopefully the problem does not return.