My fix for sticky shutter curtains that everyone warns against

The manual says to replace the whole unit, but a careful solvent soak did the trick. I figured it out after talking to a retired repairman.

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the_willow6mo ago

Actually, that solvent can dissolve the adhesive on adjacent parts too, right?

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anderson.cora6mo ago

Masking tape first saves the nearby parts.

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bettym895mo ago

Forget the tape, what about the plastic itself? That stuff can get cloudy or even melt if you're not careful. I ruined a clear phone case once by getting a tiny drop on it. Are you working with ABS or something else? Different plastics react in totally different ways.

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