[NTLK] Saving/Restoring/Cleaning Newton Surfaces?

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I would like to add an idea/product i’ve found at a local dealer in 
Germany.
It’s a special paint to restore the so called „soft touch“ 
surfaces:
https://www.korrosionsschutz-depot.de/restaurierung/fahrzeug-innenraum/gummilack-softtouch/gummilack-schwarz-matt-spraydose-400-ml
Never tested it so far, but the description sounds promising and the 
shop is
very professional and trustworthy. I guess there has to be similar 
products
in your country?

Best
Jan

On 23 Aug 2026, at 20:11, apenultimate wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> Former member here, returning after many, many, many years.
>
> Was cleaning up my closet today and I have a few Newtons that have 
> been in storage and whose "rubbery" surfaces have started to degrade 
> and feel sticky and a few have a bit of what seems like white mold on 
> them.  In particular, I have the following:
>
> 1) Newton 2100 whose surface is unnaturally sticky as heck, and bits 
> of the surface might be peeling off if you press your fingers too hard 
> against it.  Might have some mold or other contamination on the 
> surface.
>
> 2) Newton 130 whose surface is better, but still it's starting to get 
> sticky to the touch.  Might need some cleaning.
>
> 3) Newton 100 (don't think it's an OMP, at least), whose surface is 
> like #1 above and whose backside and cover case is definitely full of 
> white mold.
>
> 4) A second Newton 2100 whose surface is fairly normal and clean, but 
> starting to get that "sticky" feel.
>
> Any recommendations on how to clean these up a bit, and what 
> compounds/soaps to possibly use to make them more clean, less sticky, 
> and more comfortable to use?
>
> I also have an eMate that is fine as far as surface feel goes (eMate 
> is plastic of course, so . . .).
>
> All turn on when plugged in and work fine.  The screens of the 100 and 
> 130 are extremely hard to see (you need to put a flashlight on them to 
> see the screen clearly), and the first 2100 above is trending that way 
> (it is very faint, but mostly readable with the green backlight).
>
> Any thoughts are appreciated!
>
> Idomeneus
>
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