Dynax 7 - sticky back - any cure ?

I think that the spray-on rubber is what I had in mind posting this. Sounds reasonable for extreme cases.
I guess you can also use it as a decorative measure - just imagine Dynax 7 with Blaze Pink back.
In either way - anyone trying something like that should be extra-careful as this rubber will be in contact with the skin, so it'd be good to have something non-allergic, preferably stuff that can be sprayed on steering wheel (as it runs though similar usage).

If anyone wants to replace the back of Dynax 7 on his own - here is repair manual. Might be helpful. Though I wouldn't advise messing with stuff like that without skills.

Bob J wrote: I reckon that the air circulation associated with regular use should be a way of preventing such breakdowns of the rubber grips...

Thanks for the remark, I guess you are right - after all both Sony and Minolta clearly state that cameras should be stored in ventilated space.

Sky_walker wrote: I tried Auto Glym Vinyl & Rubber Care - well, one thing is certain: As advertised: it does leave a fresh citrus fragrance. But besides that: the rubber appears to be less sticky, but it's still sticky. I guess right now it's something you could pull under "wet type rubber" label with a bit of good will but it's still not truly comfortable. One good thing I noticed is that rubber now seems to be slightly more resistant, although I wouldn't want try it... In general - if you buy it: don't expect too much. There is an improvement but it won't turn an old rubber into anything close to the brand new one.

Give it a week or two and try another application. I think I remember my use benefiting from a second application after a short time.

You can remove that sticky layer by using:
* Disk washing cloth (rough one!)
* and nail enamel removing liquid (acetol?)
Total cost is less than $3 and you can clean more than 10 sticky cameras!!!
Just my 2c and hope it help!

4 months later:

I used Auto-Glym roughly 3 times over last 4 months, and kept my Alpha 7 on a bookshelf so I'd have access to the fresh air (I read somewhere it might help, or at least: prevent developing any further stickiness)

My impressions are generally positive. Seems like at least to a degree my camera feels better. Yes, it is more sticky than rubber on Sony A77, but nowhere near as bad as it used to be.

Most importantly though - it made rubber far more resilient, so now I'm not afraid to throw the camera into a backpack. :)

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As for nail enamel removing liquid or any solvents - I'd highly advice against it. As I mentioned before - when back develops stickiness it's extremely fragile! Using any solvents might cause it to fall off even after very gentle rubbing.

Any updates about this subject? Is Auto-Glym still the way to go?

Thank you. I haven't solved this issue yet so definitely appreciate any update.

Nelit, can you post pictures of the result (with Acetone and with IsoPropyl Alcoho)?

Thanks!