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Orbi RBR50 material became sticky
Hi all, this may not be related to technical issues, but I noticed my Orbi's exterior material has became sticky when I touch it. Has anyone else encountered this issue ?
I bought a sticky yellow router & satellite off e-bay for cheap and am now experimenting with how to remedy. Fooled around with it for a few minutes. Liberal use of acetone seems to destroy and gum up -- but not remove -- the sticky finish. However after it dries it can then be sanded off with 120 grit.
I'll keep fooling with it. If I can't get a nice looking finish, I'm sure I can at least get a spray-paintable finish and I'm handy with a rattle can.
I have a new Orbi router and Voice. They do not have the velvet touch finish, just plain hard white plastic. I do not expect problems from the finish.
Make sure the paint if lead free.
kapoleian wrote:I bought a sticky yellow router & satellite off e-bay for cheap and am now experimenting with how to remedy. Fooled around with it for a few minutes. Liberal use of acetone seems to destroy and gum up -- but not remove -- the sticky finish. However after it dries it can then be sanded off with 120 grit.
I'll keep fooling with it. If I can't get a nice looking finish, I'm sure I can at least get a spray-paintable finish and I'm handy with a rattle can.
I have a new Orbi router and Voice. They do not have the velvet touch finish, just plain hard white plastic. I do not expect problems from the finish.