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wildplum

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Does Smell Matter?
« on: March 24, 2023, 12:24:41 AM »

The padding on the shock mount for my SoundDelux 251 slipped and left a small deposit of glue gunk in the very bottom edge of the mic body face. I used a touch of Goo Gone to remove it, wiping it off repeatedly with clean shop towels. However, there is still a residual smell coming off the mic. I am afraid to put it back in its case for fear the smell might intensify in the closed case and cause harm to the mic capsule or other parts. When in its case, I store the mic in a plastic bag.

Should I be concerned? How do I get rid of the smell (which is very light and would not be noticed by a singer a few inches from the mic)?
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Re: does smell matter?
« Reply #1 on: March 24, 2023, 02:34:17 AM »

Hello Paul,
Is the smell from the (very odious) Goo Gone, or from something else?

On the topic of Goo Gone: I use a solvent that works as well or better than that oily, smelly Goo Gone, and leaves no smelly residue. It does not even harm guitar tops when removing a glued-on pick guard:
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Re: does smell matter?
« Reply #2 on: March 24, 2023, 08:20:57 AM »

Thanks for the quick reply, Klaus and thanks for the tip on naphtha.
Yes the smell is from the very odius Goo Gone.
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Re: does smell matter?
« Reply #3 on: March 24, 2023, 09:53:59 AM »

Don‘t use any kind of solvents close to the mic capsule.

If you ever watched the diaphragm crinkle and loose tension ONLY FROM THE VAPOR you know what I mean.

A rubber eraser usually removes stuff like the mentioned.
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Re: does smell matter?
« Reply #4 on: March 24, 2023, 12:40:00 PM »

I agree in principle, but VM&P vapor near polyester capsule? I see no problem.
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Re: does smell matter?
« Reply #5 on: March 26, 2023, 03:03:59 PM »

After 72 hours of leaving the mic uncovered in a well ventilated room, the smell has dissipated. 
I no longer smell anything, so I think it's all good.
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