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Re: [OM] Cleaning Lenses

Subject: Re: [OM] Cleaning Lenses
From: John Hermanson <omtech1@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 06:52:41 -0500
If any solvent gets in around the edge of the front element, it may 
leave a "stain ring" on the inside.

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On 11/21/2011 1:26 AM, Andrew Fildes wrote:
> Pure, lab grade ethanol or Lighter Fluid (Ronsonol). I prefer the
> alcohol - if you can't get ethanol, then isopropyl alcohol is easier
> to find. Both vaporise totally though, if they find their way inside,
> they'll delubricate the lens! I use a lightly wetted cotton bud
> (Q-tip). You can get the type made for make-up application - they
> have a paddle shape on one end and a pointed tip on the other. I
> wouldn't soak a toothbrush and scrub - too much fluid flying around.
> Andrew Fildes afildes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
>
>
> On 21/11/2011, at 12:31 PM, Chris Trask wrote:
>
>> I understand that this topic came up once before about 1-2 years
>> ago. Using De-Solv-It I've cleaned up all of the handling surface
>> grime from a Sun 28-80mm lens that I bought on eBay, and now I need
>> to find some way of cleaning out the grime that has made it's way
>> into the engraved lettering and other such items.  What is the best
>> way to do this that won't harm the paint in the lettering?  I can
>> think of using a soft toothbrush, but what about the cleaner
>> itself?
>

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