An "A" for creativity on that solution! And the best part is that you can change from argyle to stripes to solid color depending on your mood and/or need for camouflage.
Talcum powder works for me, while also preserving what is left of the original coating. I dust it on the affected surfaces and wipe it off after an hour or so, repeating every few months as needed.
Good info, Jeff. Thanks for the update. Just to bring my situation up to date, after rejecting Canon's offer to "repair" (replace) mine for a nominal fee ($250!) going on a year ago, I have continued to keep them usable and without further deteriorat...
Depending on how badly your coating has deteriorated, you might want to try the talcum powder method first. It won't reverse any of the damage but, for me, it seems to have stabilized whatever reaction was taking place. I gave mine one application a ...
