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Originally Posted by nmyshkin
I have to say that I still feel something like ArmorAll is a good "solution". Speaking as a once-chemist, I have always wondered what exactly is in the stuff and I wish I had invented it!
I used a cotton swab to repeatedly apply a coating of ArmorAll to the bezel (don't go too crazy around the "n" button and try to keep the stuff off the screen). If you have an overhead light you will see that the ArmorAll is slowly absorbed in places. Keep applying more with a swab. Pressure is not required. You are not trying to remove anything.
Once it seems like no more ArmorAll is being absorbed, buff off the reside with a clean cloth. Again, force is not required. This leaves the bezel a little shiny but greatly decreases the tactile sensation of stickiness. You can repeat this treatment whenever you like.
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When did armour all change formulas? The brand I remember from childhood had a great smell I was actually looking forward to. I ran out to buy a new bottle for the ST and no scent whatsoever
It worked wonders though nmyshkin! Took the tacky feeling right off and got rid of this gunky stuff on the plastic near the power port. I applied it per instructions with a q tip but I did gently rub it in. That way did remove something from the buttons that left a brownish stain on the q tip. I left it to dry for a bit then worked in another coat. 3 coats with dry time between and a final buff with a microfiber cloth and it was looking great for its age. Did the backplate too using this method.
I will say I was a little worried I'd end up with a greasy touch but it felt dry even after I had applied multiple coats. There's a similar product by The Chemical Guys advertised as being dry to the touch but regualr armour all was fine and it was cheaper. It's not too shiny either and I'm sure that will go away in time.
Now that its been cleaned and put back together I had a chance to see if the broken screw hole would affect the backplate staying on. It didn't. What did get in the way was the new battery cable. It had that brand new stiffness. It needed a little bending until it would go into a "U" shape and allow the backplate to drop into position. It's charged and ready for your Phoenix Project
