Paint Question

[dreamaker]

Now I have bee painting for about 55 yrs so I understand the principles. But, there is a paint they use for about thee last 10 yrs in generally on electronics. For example the Cardo Scala Q2, it is a paint that  feels like a leathery/rubbery feel to it. Problem is, it breaks down after a while and I don't know why.  It gets a sticky, like paint not quit dry. (Tip: if you get this on your item you can clean it off with high alcohol content rubbing alcohol, as per Cardo info.) At first I thought it was being exposed to UV rays, but I have a couple of radios that haven't been exposed to light. I don't know why industry keeps using this paint, it keeps breaking down. Anyone else have the same issue?

[Jess from VA]

It's been awhile since I painted my TV.   

[dreamaker]

I don't understand your point.

[gordonv]

It's been awhile since I painted my TV.  

I don't understand your point.

Notice the , he's being funny.

As for your issue, it sounds like someone should be contacting the Consumer Relations Board (or what ever else you might call it), if this is a known defect. My concern is what is this product, that might be coming off on my finger?

[The emperor has no clothes]

It's been awhile since I painted my TV.  

I don't understand your point.

Notice the , he's being funny.

I always that this  denoted sarcasm or derision ?

[dreamaker]

Sorry, I am not a texter kind of guy, I told you sometimes obvious things just go over my head. I was chasing my tail on that one.

 Cardo replaced the Q2 twice, finally they told me about the Alcohol wash  of 80% or higher. I have had several items coating go bad, the survival radio, cell phone cover for some. It always seems to be black, the devises have a rubber like feel to them, maybe an anti slip coating. I just wondered if anyone else had the same experience.  At first I thought it was UV, but like I said the radio is not exposed to the light much.

[Pete]

Yes, but the industry has been using it since the 1990's.
I does not age well, you would have thought they would have figured it out by now.
It softens, gets greasy and/or sticky and is a mess.

Green, gray and dull black are the colors I have seen or used. 
All seem to be equally age poorly after several years.

Rather than always remove it I have used waxes and silicones to try to stabilize it, with limited success.
Removal probably is best if the underlying case is solid and can stand the removal.

I do not know what the actual compound is. I suspect that it is a spray or dip application.
It is meant as a slip/skid resistant covering with an improved feel and is applied on plastic cases and other materials.

Some high end handheld transmit/receivers, cell phones, smart phones and others use it.