Yeah it’s like someone sprayed hairspray on them, I’m thinking interdimesional 
conspiracy 
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Go for the refurb IME they are usually “new” I think it has to do with language its just a way to cover themselves from any claims if it is not “brand spanking new”
Like @COHIBA said and I will add on to “externally”, refurbs are usually gone over with a fine tooth comb, most times it’s just easier to replace everything internally than spend the man hours trying to track down the issues with “problem” units. The unit you get might be new B-stock.
Whatever you decide it is a pretty good response from Ableton most manufacturers wouldn’t bother past the warranty.
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I mentioned earlier my 10 year old Little Phatty doesn’t have any signs of this. I thought I’ll add I never set up it up by a window so sun never hits it, and I keep it covered always unless I’m playing it. So sun/UV seems likely… 
It’s gotten pretty hot, was set up in a loft above a fireplace for 2 years.
I’ll add again if it bothers people it’s likely the mod/pitch wheel are the same as for sub37, I bet you can replace them if needed DYI, it’s not too expensive…
Goo gone!! Seriously, it works. I had a set of jbl monitors that were horrendously gummy. After an hour with some goo gone, a roll of paper towels and a couple of beers I got it sorted out.
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I tried the washable sticky lint rollers. It works.
It might come back over time. But for a couple of bucks/30 seconds rolling action, it’s worth it.
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In case anyone was interested, I just got the replacement refurb Push 2 from Ableton. $117.50 covered the unit, tax and shipping. The replacement looks absolutely mint. No complaints whatsoever. This one will be covered at all times, when not in use 
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Great ! 
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Wow completely forgot about that!
Goo Gone is amazing I always keep a couple of bottles around.
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Ableton Push and the like, why do manufacturers keep using them. They are not intended to last beyond an intended period of time?
I tend to boycott products that use this finish. It’s the only way that rubberised fad will go away.
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yes, qunexus, quneo, probably all keith mcmillen products get real sticky after a while.
Abominable stuff. Zoom recorder is a lint roller now. I blame the car industry.
The hard textured plastic like that used on old Thinkpads and Faderfox controllers is far better, if metal isn’t an option. Resilient and wipeable.
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Zoom h5, quneo, mpc live. All had this issue. Moved on from push 2 before this happened. I still have the quneo, I painstakingly rubbed it off.
The MPC Live I put a skin on and later sold (let’s face it, no matter how capable, expensive plastic garbage that was made with zero love… Yes I’m still salty over the relationship.)
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Bring back metal/aluminium/hard plastic[preferably not plastic], back.
That rubber coating is junk.
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FYI Zoom says this issue is covered by warranty regardless of purchase date. They will provide a replacement for free. You just need to get a return authorization number from them. My H5 is going back immediately 
Hope they recycle. This shiz isn’t good for the planet.
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My gold MPC live doesn’t have this finish.
yep - my regular MPC Live: after 2.5 years, the paint is just rubbing off the corners from being excessive backpack travel. No stickiness so far
Open a ticket with Ableton. You’ll have to send them photos, but they will trade you for a ‘refurbished’ Push 2.
I tried and they just told me to deal with it.
Not sure if people are still suffering with this but I have found a way to clean it off easily.
I purchased a second hand push and it was suffering badly from this (picture attached had hoped to add more but new user restrictions suck).
I tried rubbing alcohol, contact cleaner, other solvents in small test areas and nothing was cutting it. I then had an idea to try Gumption (Australian cleaning paste not sure if this is available elsewhere) and it came off with only a little effort. Given that its a paste be mindful of getting it in ports but other than that it worked a treat!! Also tried some magic erasers and they also worked well. Seriously made a huge difference!! After photos will be in a post below
https://www.gumptioncleanser.com.au/
https://www.mrclean.com/en-us/shop-products/magic-erasers/magic-eraser-original
Hope this help!
Peace Badshore
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