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@HopelessDemigod@mstdn.social

2026-08-24 03:40 UTC

Consumer electronics made in 70’s, 80’s and the 90’s with rubber feet are experiencing chemistry first hand as the plastic and rubber turn to goo. Have you experienced said goo? #Electronics

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  • @Kazinator@mstdn.ca 2026-08-24 07:34

    @HopelessDemigod@mstdn.social I replaced a clutch that turned to goo in a #KitchenAid mixer. That was probably 15 years ago at least? The replacement is now turning to goo. The rubberized pitch bending and expression wheels on my #Alesis #Quadrasynth Piano Plus turned to goo like two decades ago. The polymer lining of the suction cups of windshield mounted GPS #navigators horribly turns to goo with a combination of age and upon repeated exposure to sunlight. KitchenAid is overrated shit by the way. I only got that mixer because it was a good deal in a second-hand store, and at that time I didn't know how badly overrated shit KitchenAid is. It's a completely empty brand name that's all about appearance. Lipstick on a Kenmore.

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