How do you know what kind of plastic

[DebbieDoo]

a phone is made of and what you can and cannot clean each type of plastic with?

I used Isopropyl Alcohol on my black WE 302 and it started to discolor immediately.  I've read of tenite, bakelite, soft plastics and have no idea which phones are made of what plastic.  Is there a basic formula for being able to tell the difference by look and feel or do you have to know the exact model of the phone to figure it out.

Thanks for any input you all can give me on this.

Debbie

[DavePEI]

a phone is made of and what you can and cannot clean each type of plastic with?

I think the main thing if you are unsure of the material is to try all solvents on the inside of the phone where they won't show first. After a while, you will get a feel for what's what...

Dave

[DebbieDoo]

a phone is made of and what you can and cannot clean each type of plastic with?

I think the main thing if you are unsure of the material is to try all solvents on the inside of the phone where they won't show first. After a while, you will get a feel for what's what...

Dave

Thanks Dave!!!!

[DavePEI]

a phone is made of and what you can and cannot clean each type of plastic with?

I think the main thing if you are unsure of the material is to try all solvents on the inside of the phone where they won't show first. After a while, you will get a feel for what's what...

Dave

Thanks Dave!!!!

You will eventually get a feel for the plastics, but for now, I think this is the best advice. Better you melt a bit if the finish inside the phone than to run the risk of damaging a set. I don't even think of it anymore as I have learned to tell by feel and yes, smell (in the case of soft plastics), but I think this is the best advice until you get more used to the various plastics used.

Dave