Trying to FIX a SPLASH-PROOF SHOWER RADIO

[@StezStixFix]

Good to see you having some joy with a water damaged Switch!

[@Sylveon9021]

Thats not a nintendo switch

[@GlovedGame]

@@Sylveon9021 they meant switch as in a switch to turn things on

[@thegamer-12]

@@GlovedGame but they did write switch with a capital S

[@tolstoi77]

I already had one "waterproof" shower radio with water damage. It was completely rotten inside. And I wanted to replace it with this exact model, which is also advertised as waterproof. Might have to look for another one. Thanks for your many videos :)

[@shoopnooop2952]

I wonder if they make a radio that the main unit is outside and has a external speaker you can mount in the shower? At least if the speaker does get ruined you could just buy a new speaker instead of the full unit.

[@supremeoverlordetna]

Check the IP rating before you buy. This splash proof radio is advertised as IPX4. So it is rated to withstand splashes of water, but no protection against contact and ingress of objects. So general wear and tear will significantly reduce the water resistance.

[@robbieaussievic]

.... Well done Mate, I think the external antenna is only for FM, and the DAB antenna was the printed circuit left side back pcb. I'll stand corrected if anyone knows for sure.

[@AnonymousRepair]

Hi @ My Mate VINCE ,silicone will eat the pcb don`t use it, U need a NEUTRAL CURE SILICONE without Oxeme, Nice easy fix well done :)

[@jonnymorgan8385]

Yes normal silicone evolves acetic acid when it cures thats why it smells of vinegar.

[@godzmidnitez6861]

At least it sticks like sh*t though 😅

[@mirceaciocan6995]

Hy Vince! Try using a magnet over the plastic/lables so you could see if there are any hidden screws you've missed. I epect that on metal ones this will work.

[@NeonNightmares]

I love that you don't focus on one particular item to repair and look for everything that seems like a challenge or could be fun and the big plus is you learn from the videos how certain things work. Watching you for a while and the videos have really grown on me. Keep up the good work and never stop being curious! :)

[@paul914]

Thanks mate just needed how to get into it you did it I could see after removing the first screw the other was behind the non detachable handle you did it for me so I didnt break anything

[@TechGorilla1987]

Are we all going to gloss over the name on that tube of sealer - "Sticks Like Sh*T" That is some gold there.

[@MrMelville100]

Up at 3 AM? Way past your bedtime Vince! Glad you managed to get rid of that orange blob!

[@HavingFunRepairs]

Hey Vince, awesome simple repair. It amazes me the things someone may let go of that with a little know how can be made operational again. I always find it interesting that Li based batteries are used in electronics that will be near water. Their safe, but if the cells are damaged and water gets into them Li reacts strongly with water.

[@dodgydruid]

The corroded screw looks like a mixture of cheap zinc plating and galling where two different types of metal react, e.g. cheap zinc or nickel plate against brass and add moisture and manky screw time all round.

[@speedwaynutt]

Been enjoying the Radio fixes. Hope you and the family are well Vince.

[@Atantuo]

You expected a broken radio... _but it was me, another water-damaged switch!_

[@getyerspn]

As long as its not the solvent free version "free sticks like Sh*t" is based on MS polymer and is often much better than acetoxy silicone for electronics. well done ...nice simple fix ...much better than binning faulty gear.

[@lobster1336]

Hey Vince, I use a product "Scotch 6042 Sticker & Marker Remover" to remove permanent marker. It comes in a form of a pen. I don't know if it would work on a rubberized surface or not, but in my opinion it's still a good product. Cheers.

[@Arachnoid_of_the_underverse]

Good fix and as for the red marker I was thinking just put a small label of it.

[@garydobbs2085]

Another great video Vince. Regards to you and your family

[@elmassi7qam]

Hey, Ive been watching your channel for a long time now and I love your vids, keep it up!

[@MultiGraham1982]

HI Vince: You can get whiteboard cleaner (spray), also meths will possibly work. I don't know how to do this but if you google the ingredients of the pen that is on there - i.e. the orange colourant, it will tell you how to break the colour down at a molecular level.

[@TheSlysterII]

Great video Vince. That bit at the end reminded me of that bit on Father Ted where he won a car that had a very small dent in it, if you have seen it, you will know what I mean lol!

[@KorAllRBare]

OK Vince I understand to turn it on and off we need the Taps, But for the life of me I still could not get my unit to switch on, I tried the Hot tap, at low, medium and high.. But No GO, So I tried the Cold Tap but still no go, So please tell me I haven't fried my unit what with all the hot water I spilled over it? :D Kidding!!!! APU I dropped a like

[@rodp2310]

Hi Vince. Don’t suppose you could let me know what the music is at 25.20 on your John Lewis shower radio vid posted on 23.06.20. You’ve used it on a few videos and I just love it. 👍

[@tolstoi77]

You can store opened mastic or silicone tubes a little longer by putting them upside down in a bucket filled with water.

[@zierlyn]

I'm fairly certain the point of failure for the waterproofing was the plastic flap covering the exterior of the switch (the part that would be in contact with the giant spring). If you were willing to try to take it apart again, you could glue that down a bit better.

[@mathieumorin2364]

After watching some of My Mate Vince videos, I would like to buy a heat gun to do hot air soldering. Any suggestions ?

[@exploringwithjohnny6947]

thank my friend had same radio .fix know thank you for your help .have 4 chs on your tube .was tvs .....then pcs relly good fixing lot stuff .

[@hillonwheels8838]

If you have an artist in the family you could have had them do some scroll work with the sharpie to make a custom design on it. The all white looks good to.

[@ExecutorQ3]

Correct date? Well someone's neglecting updating videos on schedule :-) And yeah, shower proof is just a joke (no matter what devices), they always rot inside.

[@Kyeva4896]

“Stick like Sh*t” 100% would buy

[@Ariannus]

Dry Erase markers are Whiteboard markers, and usually will let you clean permanent markers off some types of plastic. I suspect the permanent marker was absorbed into the rubberized coating much more than it would on most plastics.

[@michaelthomas3646]

I think it looks better than even a John Lewis with a scribbled orange marker, shame the rubber coating has to be removed though. I think it is the manufacturer preventing fraud, by someoe buying a new radio, and taking the broken one back to the shop for a full refund, and probably a tell tale sign that it has been resold as spares or repair. It is a neat idea, but also puts people off just simply doing things like repairing broken technology because of the mark on the item, and being harder to get rid of the mark than repairing the item.

[@TwitCentury]

We use permanent markers and dry wipe markers at work to rotate the dates for deli food when we open new food It does work, but that has been on there for so long that it's likely stained on there now And honestly I think it was the alcohol in the dry wipe that removes the permanent ink so if the IPA didn't work the dry wipe probably wouldn't have anyway

[@maximwannabepro3021]

Ur upload times get more and more unpredictable :D

[@__officialaaron]

Great repair. Next time you should try use a magic eraser.

[@dragon940carp6]

Magic eraser is like using very fine sandpaper. He would have worn the rubberizing off just the same.

[@__officialaaron]

Dragon940 Carp I’ve done it myself in the past on a rubberised material. Couldn’t even tell if the text was even there with no damage to the rubberised material. But I guess it depends on the quality of the material.

[@adrianobarao8484]

I'm from Brazil. Bom irei comentar em português mesmo, assisto os seus videos sempre quando tenho tempo, durante a pandemia, já arrumei 3 controles de xbox one considerados como sucatas, um bebedouro, cabos e alto falantes de tv, parabéns pelo video, tenho vc como inspiração.

[@mrgotek8773]

Hello vince, do you take up on any repairs for videos from fans?

[@tonebonebgky2]

Wow Vince you're like me your own worst critic lol, nice job sir!

[@ericpode6095]

With regards to masking off the logo a thin coat of clear lacquer will seal the edges and you won't get "creep" under the tape.

[@stepheng8779]

Make your own labels, stick it over the top, useful for covering any damage.

[@anthonyhamilton5115]

We used to use hair spray to remove permanent marker , you spray it on ,then rub it quickly off before it drys ,think its something to do with the solvents.

[@touchingthecloth]

I have the same radio but the battery won't hold a charge anymore. How would that battery be described if i was to try and buy a replacement? thanks in advance

[@joshm264]

Hey Vince, here's just a bit of trivia: in America, we have 2 types of digital radio, SiriusXM (satellite paid radio) and HD Radio, which is FM & AM, but plays digitally when there's a strong enough signal

[@topranking5745]

hey mate what soldering iron are you using

[@Scotty_in_Ohio]

The "dry erase" or whiteboard marker trick is when someone uses a Sharpie on a whiteboard - that trick does work but I've not seen it work on just plastic....

[@johnrazor8720]

You don’t dry it, that dries away the solvent. Clean while it’s wet or better yet try dry erase board cleaner. You can pinch a bottle in most conference rooms. ;-)

[@markshellard5894]

Perfect time For a fix video Definitely Needed some entertaining

[@KmanSweden]

Soak a cotton bud with IPA and cover the red marker. Leave it for a couple of minutes then start gently rubbing it and it should come out. Repeat the soaking if needed. Ah you removed it in the end..

[@shanetyler529]

Try using acetone ( stong nail varnish remover ) should remove permanent marker

[@Puremindgames]

Water is like Puppies, it gets where water can't.

[@MyRegardsToTheDodo]

I guess this radio took a bath or was dropped into the tub but caught before it was submerged. About the marker: I normally use a q-tip and IPA to remove that, because that way you can press on to it without actually rubbing anything like the coating off.

[@georgebond6429]

So, if you could 3D print a silicone seal to prevent water getting to the inside?

[@gregbrears1875]

Hairspray is good for getting pen off!😃

[@nairanand1986]

sir hats off

[@lDanielHolm]

The reason a dry-erase/whiteboard marker can erase a permanent marker is because they include alcohol-based solvents; the solvent reactivates the cured marker, so it can be wiped off. Pretty sure IPA would work just as well, if not better.

[@JSJneo]

Lol wow Vince this goes wayyyy back. Loved it.

[@atikhusein7982]

Looks cool 😎

[@J4MES1]

Would using a little bit of tip-ex be better once taped off

[@mrspeedy1011]

I have CCrane Witness radio which the speakers are not producing sound.Please help?

[@ZealousWins]

Maybe the wires on the inside might have lost their connections over time, they might have to be resoldered onto wherever they're connected.

[@og-ol-timer]

Have you checked the batteries

[@mrspeedy1011]

Paul Griffiths yes batteries are ok

[@ditheraith]

The problem with water proof stuff that gets heat cycled is that the pressure difference of inside and outside is so much that it sucks moisture in and then later condenses.

[@marvinthemartian311]

i use to use degreasing spray that i sprayed on my engine to clean it and found it di more than just clean grease but not sure about rubber but cant be worse than what you just did

[@GplanetIsPog]

Great video Vince

[@BodziuM]

hahaha Sticks Like Sh*t ! Made my day

[@fabianh4194]

Try axe deodorant spray. I've had a good experience with that. Has often helped me to remove permanent markers from plastic. Maybe it will help you.

[@mjuhasz]

the alcohol in your deodorant is what is helping you to remove permanent marker. since he already uses IPA i doubt that would help.

[@fabianh4194]

@@mjuhasz I never tried IPA. But with the axe deo I have so far gotten all permanent markers away very easily. Is it worth a try or not?

[@coooxd]

You could've tried to remove marker with an ethanol, acetone or even toluene.

[@Ma7hiu5]

an alternative to using white board markers is deodorant spray... works a treat

[@imzimansvideos]

Good job mate

[@82garrou]

yes it is a dry erase marker and no IPA is required colour in and wipe off

[@WolfgangMahringer]

NEVER use bathroom silicone with electric or electronic stuff. It evaporates nasty stuff which destroys PCBs in short time. There are special silicones for electronics use available.

[@brentpolk2431]

I normally just run a track of solder on those dead traces, instead of using actual wires.

[@glinester]

I was taught that good joints are shiny bad joints are dull. all the joint on that one side are dull. just resoulder. Bridge the trace.

[@mr.awsomeness3754]

Love your videos

[@CastleMisha]

Haha!! He farted on cam 😂🤣 2:44

[@nirvana-qk9ju]

There was a definite "fart esque" noise.

[@Danechip]

acetone/nail varnish remover.

[@zainanimations3975]

Hi vince love ur content

[@191matrix]

It's game over man, game over 😁

[@NihilioFit]

durofoam pad is like 120,000 grit sandpaper

[@lochanathambeliyagoda5065]

This man just loves radios dosent he lol and also for the people who say first plz be quiet i bet u guys didnt even watch the video

[@Sylveon9021]

Ive wached enough jerryrigeverything to know that when you take that apart it wont be showerproof anymore

[@stevvieb]

I`v always had great results with a cd eraser pen to remove pen.

[@brentpolk2431]

Grab some guitar picks online to use for shims.

[@loudspeakertestsmorebyaida3804]

Why is the speaker using a paper cone instead of a mylar cone? Paper obviously isn’t made for water. That’s probably why that radio got water damaged.

[@danspam5022]

Just autograph it it will be worth twice the price mate

[@djayantikalloemisier9166]

Cool radio

[@GadgetUK164]

Great job =D Since when did sh*t stick? It washes off pretty easily lol! LOL @ the leaking ink! Was expecting it to end up all painted orange =D What happens when it gets wet? =D

[@Whigu]

Well... You asked so I will answer: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meconium :-D They say that this stuff will stick.

[@TobiEstosWorld]

You could fault test this kind of devices under the shower. This would open up a new chanel on another "video platform" :D ^^ enter new markets hahahah :D

[@aquatics117]

Pretty sure the wipeboard pen only really works if you accidently use a permanent marker on whiteboard paper

[@crowbarviking3890]

a dry eraser is not the same as a whiteboard marker.. what you want is a magic sponge or wonder sponge stain eraser.

[@lDanielHolm]

Dry-erase markers and whiteboard markers are, in fact, exactly the same thing.

[@mailk.]

مقطع حلو💕

[@ajd9978]

The FIRST rule of making electrics waterproof is DON'T make them waterproof... water will ALWAYS find a way in and all you're doing is stopping the water getting out. That's obviously whats happened here, I'd have put a small hole in bottom at lowest point to allow anything to drain out.

[@bubbadoodah]

White marker would have been an option.

[@bill53uk]

costic soda, toothe paste or WD40 will remove Permanent Marker.

[@verygenericname]

Cool!

[@staniredale9643]

cellulose thinner on the john lewis

[@andersmmvfc.8376]

If you want to remove stick lock shit again pour ipa on it and let it sit wet for 15 minutes and it will come of like no problem!

[@rayproductionsbackupchanne3862]

are you using a different video editor? it seems edited better than usual

[@andrewlittleboy8532]

Beggars belief why anyone actually needs to take a radio in the actual shower? 🤷🏼

[@3DMegadoodoo]

Wasting energy and water by spending way too much time under the shower is so much fun for some people, I guess.

[@samuelfellows6923]

My neighbours listen to the radio in their upstairs shower/toilet, must be a common thing 😐

[@YoshMaster]

I always listen to a podcast while in the shower.. why lose time in there when you could be learning? 😉 also, it doesn’t make me spend more time in the actual shower, it’s just a way to have something fun to do while getting ready for my shower, shaving my beard, taking the shower, getting out getting ready etc..

[@punisher_of_pops]

Hot water gets into anything

[@mojanowaksywa]

11:33 Isopropyl alcohol

[@adiposerex5150]

Maybe it fell in the loo.

[@a.antoni8350]

i use brake fluid to get pen marks of plastic. due to school kids

[@samuelfellows6923]

😠 - why did evo-stick put a swearword on their product?

[@Sylveon9021]

No glue ha get it glue and clue