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Pontus
Joined: 18 Dec 2011 Posts: 1471 Location: Jakobstad, Finland
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Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 2:34 pm Post subject: |
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Pontus wrote:
A link to some info on the dirrerences between Phillips and Cross Point:
http://www.pierfishing.com/resources/index.php?id=the_screwdriver_-_part_2 _________________ Follow this link for my FOR SALE list (partially updated 19.11.2015) |
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ramcewan
Joined: 02 Mar 2012 Posts: 198 Location: New England, USA
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Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2012 7:33 pm Post subject: |
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ramcewan wrote:
awesome but I still don't think I can do it.. can I just send my bad lens to you? _________________ Olympus e-pl2 with VF-2
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Mflenses: Hexanon 50mm f1.8 AR, Hexanon 40mm f1.8 AR, Hoya 80-200mm f4 in AR, Sigma Super-Wide 24mm f2.8 AR, Jupiter-8 50mm f2, Tair 3 300mm f4.5 Brussels Grand Prix
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MFT Digital lenses: Panasonic 45-200mm f4 OIS, Panasonic 14mm f2.5, Olympus 14-42mm II f3.5, Olympus Zuiko 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 ED (FT with MFT adapter) |
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diddy
Joined: 28 Mar 2012 Posts: 288
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Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2012 7:58 am Post subject: |
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diddy wrote:
Hi,
I am about to put together my own cleaning set. I found this thread very helpful. Can someone please tell me where I can find these Calibrated rubber tubes in the UK (or alternatively on the internet)?
Ideally I would like to have everything as a set in a small box or so ... so that I don't have to shop for every single item ... is this available somewhere?
Thanks,
Diddy |
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Jesito
Joined: 24 Aug 2007 Posts: 5745 Location: Olivella, Catalonia, (Spain)
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Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2012 10:15 am Post subject: |
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Jesito wrote:
diddy wrote: |
Hi,
I am about to put together my own cleaning set. I found this thread very helpful. Can someone please tell me where I can find these Calibrated rubber tubes in the UK (or alternatively on the internet)?
Ideally I would like to have everything as a set in a small box or so ... so that I don't have to shop for every single item ... is this available somewhere?
Thanks,
Diddy |
It was in the past, our colleague Alex (from China) was providing them, but he suddenly disappeared.
Since them I've been unable to find a set in boxes like the one he provided...
Jes. _________________ Jesito, Moderator
Jesito's backsack:
Zooms Sigma 70-300, Tamron 35-135 and 70-210 short, 70-210 long, 28-70 CF Macro, 35-70, 35-80, Vivitar 70-210 KA, Tamron 70-250.
Fixed Industar-50, , Tamron 24mm, Tamron 135mm, Sands Hunter 135mm, Pancolar 50mm, Volna-3, many Exakta lenses
DSLR SIGMA SD9 & SD14, EOS 5D, Sony A700 and NEXF3, Oly E-330, E-400, E-450, E-1
TLR/6x6/645 YashicaMat, Petri 6x45, Nettar, Franka Solida, Brilliant
SLR Minolta X300, Fuji STX II, Praktica VLC3, Pentax P30t, EXA500, EXA 1A, Spotmatic(2), Chinon CM-4S, Ricoh, Contax, Konica TC-X , Minolta 5000, 7000i, 3Sxi, EOS 500 and CX
Rangefinders Chinon 35EE, Konica C35 auto, Canonet 28, Yashica Lynx, FED-2, Yashica electro 35, Argus C3 & C4, Regula Cita III, Voigtlander Vitoret (many), Welta Welti-I, Kodak Signette 35, Zorki-4, Bessa-R & L, Minolta Weathermatic, olympus XA2
Compact Film Konica C35V, Voigtlander Vitorets, Canon Prima Super 105, Olympus XA2 and XA3
Compact Digital Olympus C-5050, Aiptek Slim 3000, Canon Powershot A540, Nikon 5200, SIGMA DP1s, Polaroid X530, IXUS55, Kodak 6490, Powershot G9 and G10
CSCCanon EOS-M, Samsung NX100 and NX210, Lumix G5, NEX-F3 |
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hoanpham
Joined: 31 Jan 2011 Posts: 2575
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Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2012 10:50 am Post subject: |
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hoanpham wrote:
I bought these:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rubber-Repair-tool-set-Ring-Filter-Removal-Spanner-Wrench-For-DSLR-Lens-37-86mm-/170876775658?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27c90cacea
Seller has more than one set of wrenches. I asked what's the difference, and got recommend this set - not the most expensive, but the one that has most positive feedback:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180916649400
JIS screwdrive set from Amazon.com
Still missing grease pack and fungus killer chemicals.
Can anyone recommend a grease pack with a link? ebay?
Thanks
Rubbers are good. I don't have other to compare, but feel perfectly with the force of my hands. Use them 10 times now.
Wrenches are ok too. I just need it twice until now.
Filter dent repair tool is on the way. |
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ZoneV
Joined: 09 Nov 2009 Posts: 1632 Location: Germany
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Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2012 12:24 pm Post subject: |
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ZoneV wrote:
Yes, I use these. They work well enough for my work with these Japanese JCIS screw heads - but I am sure the modification or right screwdrivers would be a bit better.
http://www.buonaluce.com/JCIS.pdf _________________ Camera modification, repair and DIY - some links to look through: http://www.4photos.de/camera-diy/index-en.html
I AM A LENS NERD!
Epis, Elmaron, Emerald, Ernostar, Helioplan and Heidosmat.
Epiotar, Kameraobjektiv, Anastigmat, Epis, Meganast, Magnagon, Quinar, Culmigon, Novotrinast, Novflexar, Colorplan, Sekor, Kinon, Talon, Telemegor, Xenon, Xenar, Ultra, Ultra Star. Tessar, Janar, Visionar, Kiptar, Kipronar and Rotelar.
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diddy
Joined: 28 Mar 2012 Posts: 288
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Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2012 7:03 pm Post subject: |
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diddy wrote:
Many thanks for providing the links! I'll definitely order the rubber repair tool.
So now I only have to find the chemicals to remove the fungus. |
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tond
Joined: 12 Jul 2011 Posts: 63 Location: Dublin, Ireland
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Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2012 10:20 am Post subject: choosing a name-ring opening tool |
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tond wrote:
Hi guys,
... Please help in choosing a proper name ring removal tool ...
UPDATED:
For those who are interested - some discussion of uncrewing techniques has taken place here - http://forum.mflenses.com/rubber-tools-t53739.html |
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kuuan
Joined: 14 Jan 2008 Posts: 4569 Location: right now: Austria
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Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2013 12:17 pm Post subject: |
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kuuan wrote:
this Japanese shop offers a huge selection of quality lens and camera repair tools and ships internationally: http://www.japan-hobby-tool.com/index_eng.php _________________ my photos on flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/kuuan/collections |
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Alex H
Joined: 25 Dec 2011 Posts: 344
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Posted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 9:47 am Post subject: |
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Alex H wrote:
Anyone can recommend good black enamel to repair lost paint on the camera body? Preferably withing EU. Thanks |
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calvin83
Joined: 12 Apr 2009 Posts: 7568 Location: Hong Kong
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Posted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 2:29 pm Post subject: |
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calvin83 wrote:
They have a eBay store too and here is the link to the tools.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/Other-/162480/i.html?_ssn=japan-hobby-tool _________________ https://www.instagram.com/_lens_fever/
The best lens is the one you have with you. |
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cyrano
Joined: 15 Feb 2013 Posts: 857 Location: UK
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Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2013 4:52 am Post subject: |
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cyrano wrote:
Alex H wrote: |
Anyone can recommend good black enamel to repair lost paint on the camera body? Preferably withing EU. Thanks |
Seconded...................?
Very useful thread, I've ordered this set pf lens wrench, we shall see how they perform for the price.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200978102480?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 |
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nandakoryaaa
Joined: 07 Sep 2014 Posts: 95
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Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2014 12:58 pm Post subject: |
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nandakoryaaa wrote:
This is how I used a plastic mug for dismantling a Zeiss 50/4 (Sorry, I had no tools)
1. Find a mug of matching diameter (this red one matched nicely)
2. Put several pieces of two-sided scotch on the rim of the mug
3. Voila!
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philslizzy
Joined: 07 Aug 2012 Posts: 4744 Location: Cheshire, England
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Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2014 3:03 pm Post subject: |
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philslizzy wrote:
a great idea!!! _________________ Hero in the 'messin-with-cameras-for-the-hell-of-it department'. Official. |
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pentaxpete
Joined: 02 Dec 2011 Posts: 651 Location: BRENTWOOD England
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Posted: Sat Aug 29, 2015 12:52 pm Post subject: |
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pentaxpete wrote:
I read that you need 'JIS' screwdrivers NOT Philips type -- well I went to the Philippines and asked in a big store in Ayala Mall and told them I needed 'JIS' But the Guy sold me a set of small philips after all but it was less than £ 1-00 so I left it in Philippines for my Sister-in-law. Where can i get the small JIS type that is used for taking off the base-plate of my ME Super and such cameras ?
PS -- I am in ENGLAND and all the 'links' I have looked at are in American $$$$ and companies in USA ! _________________ Long Live REAL PHOTOGRAPHY ! |
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tb_a
Joined: 26 Jan 2010 Posts: 3678 Location: Austria
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Posted: Sat Aug 29, 2015 1:38 pm Post subject: |
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tb_a wrote:
pentaxpete wrote: |
I read that you need 'JIS' screwdrivers NOT Philips type -- well I went to the Philippines and asked in a big store in Ayala Mall and told them I needed 'JIS' But the Guy sold me a set of small philips after all but it was less than £ 1-00 so I left it in Philippines for my Sister-in-law. Where can i get the small JIS type that is used for taking off the base-plate of my ME Super and such cameras ?
PS -- I am in ENGLAND and all the 'links' I have looked at are in American $$$$ and companies in USA ! |
Have you already looked here?
http://www.micro-tools.de/en/home/
They are shipping from Germany which shouldn't be a problem to England (EU-domestic). _________________ Thomas Bernardy
Manual focus lenses mainly from Minolta, Pentax, Voigtlaender, Leitz, Topcon and from Russia (too many to be listed here). |
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cooltouch
Joined: 15 Jan 2009 Posts: 9096 Location: Houston, Texas
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Posted: Sat Aug 29, 2015 9:26 pm Post subject: |
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cooltouch wrote:
When I took a camera repair class, the instructor said the correct screwdrivers to use are called "crosspoint". You can easily see the difference just by looking at them. A phillips is much pointier. I have successfully blunted phillips points with sandpaper or grinding stones so their point angle matches that of a crosspoint and this will work in a pinch.
I have found that typically the screwdrivers found in the small jeweler's screwdriver sets you see are crosspoints and not phillips. _________________ Michael
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vanylapep
Joined: 03 Jan 2014 Posts: 312
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Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2016 5:00 am Post subject: |
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vanylapep wrote:
Can someone fix the OP post photos, they are not showing. Thanks! |
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Coyote7625
Joined: 21 Jul 2016 Posts: 1
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Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2016 12:54 pm Post subject: |
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Coyote7625 wrote:
I have the same problem vanylapep... I can't see the photos on the first page. Jesito, can you put again the photos of your first intervention?
Many thanks. |
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vroger
Joined: 23 Jul 2014 Posts: 623 Location: MN
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Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2016 7:58 pm Post subject: |
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vroger wrote:
Looking for a lens element suction tool.
Thoughts on where to get one? _________________ Roger Lund
Canon EOS-M, Fuji X-E2, Helois 44-0 Vintage, Helois 44-4, Canon FD 50mm 1.8, Jupiter 8 50mm F2, Jupiter 3 50mm F1.5, Canon Serenar 50mm 1.9, Canon 50mm 1.8 LTM, Canon Serenar 85mm F2, Leica 50mm f2 summar, E.Ludwig 50mm F2.9, Rekagon will.wetzlar 50mm 2.8,, a.schacht ulm travenar 135mm F3.5, CZJ 29mm 2.8 Hoya 28mm 2.8, CZ Tessar 50mm 2.8, MIR 37mm. 2.8, Porst Color Reflex MC 50mm 1.7, Vivitar 28mm 2.8 mc cf
http://photography.rogerlund.net
For sale: Canon EOS-M and MF Adapters. |
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Gardener
Joined: 22 Sep 2013 Posts: 950 Location: USA
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Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2016 8:09 pm Post subject: |
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Gardener wrote:
vroger wrote: |
Looking for a lens element suction tool.
Thoughts on where to get one? |
https://canonrepair.wordpress.com/2016/02/19/diy-suction-cap-for-lens-disassembling/ |
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cooltouch
Joined: 15 Jan 2009 Posts: 9096 Location: Houston, Texas
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Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2016 9:58 pm Post subject: |
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cooltouch wrote:
vroger wrote: |
Looking for a lens element suction tool.
Thoughts on where to get one? |
There's also this set on eBay:
Click here to see on Ebay _________________ Michael
My Gear List: http://michaelmcbroom.com/photo/gear.html
My Gallery: http://michaelmcbroom.com/gallery3/index.php/
My Flickr Page: https://www.flickr.com/photos/11308754@N08/albums
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My Blog: http://michaelmcbroom.com/blogistan/ |
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Gardener
Joined: 22 Sep 2013 Posts: 950 Location: USA
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Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2016 12:00 am Post subject: |
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Gardener wrote:
Or, if you are really frugal, you can take one of those bath hooks with locking hook.
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Jesito
Joined: 24 Aug 2007 Posts: 5745 Location: Olivella, Catalonia, (Spain)
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Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2016 12:15 am Post subject: |
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Jesito wrote:
Coyote7625 wrote: |
I have the same problem vanylapep... I can't see the photos on the first page. Jesito, can you put again the photos of your first intervention?
Many thanks. |
Difficult, they were stored at Imageshack and when they went commercial and asking for money for keeping the pictures, they cleaned all the free accounts, (mine among them), so they are definitively lost.
I'll try to take some new pictures to replace those, but the first post was written quite a long time ago and I don't remember precisely which tools I was using at that time. _________________ Jesito, Moderator
Jesito's backsack:
Zooms Sigma 70-300, Tamron 35-135 and 70-210 short, 70-210 long, 28-70 CF Macro, 35-70, 35-80, Vivitar 70-210 KA, Tamron 70-250.
Fixed Industar-50, , Tamron 24mm, Tamron 135mm, Sands Hunter 135mm, Pancolar 50mm, Volna-3, many Exakta lenses
DSLR SIGMA SD9 & SD14, EOS 5D, Sony A700 and NEXF3, Oly E-330, E-400, E-450, E-1
TLR/6x6/645 YashicaMat, Petri 6x45, Nettar, Franka Solida, Brilliant
SLR Minolta X300, Fuji STX II, Praktica VLC3, Pentax P30t, EXA500, EXA 1A, Spotmatic(2), Chinon CM-4S, Ricoh, Contax, Konica TC-X , Minolta 5000, 7000i, 3Sxi, EOS 500 and CX
Rangefinders Chinon 35EE, Konica C35 auto, Canonet 28, Yashica Lynx, FED-2, Yashica electro 35, Argus C3 & C4, Regula Cita III, Voigtlander Vitoret (many), Welta Welti-I, Kodak Signette 35, Zorki-4, Bessa-R & L, Minolta Weathermatic, olympus XA2
Compact Film Konica C35V, Voigtlander Vitorets, Canon Prima Super 105, Olympus XA2 and XA3
Compact Digital Olympus C-5050, Aiptek Slim 3000, Canon Powershot A540, Nikon 5200, SIGMA DP1s, Polaroid X530, IXUS55, Kodak 6490, Powershot G9 and G10
CSCCanon EOS-M, Samsung NX100 and NX210, Lumix G5, NEX-F3 |
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DConvert
Joined: 12 Jun 2010 Posts: 921 Location: Essex UK
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Posted: Tue May 21, 2019 8:42 am Post subject: |
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DConvert wrote:
cooltouch wrote: |
Isopropyl alcohol certainly works well, and I too keep a bottle handy. I prefer denatured, however, because the regular iso that you buy off the shelf at your local drug store is about half water, and after the alcohol evaporates, water remains. This can be a problem in some situations. With denatured alcohol, I don't have this problem.
It's worth noting that "lighter fluid" and naphtha are the same thing. |
As this is a sticky thread that will no doubt be frequently referred to (even if not updated regularly) I should point out:
There are quite a few types of Naphtha, most if not all are not the same as lighter fluid, several types will no doubt achieve the same results for cleaning lenses (as even gasoline might).
Some solvent naphthas are high in aromatics giving them excellent solvency - which would be good for cleaning glassware but extremely bad for some plastics.
Lighter fluid is typically very low in aromatics, and will evaporate quicker than many types of naphtha.
The petrochemical naphtha we make is more similar to gasoline than either of these (but only has an octane rating of around 50)
iso-propanol is indeed very good, its fully miscible with all common solvents, but not an excessively powerful solvent. I used HPLC grade from work which has very low water content, low residue & is checked for contaminants by UV. Best of all we have a constant supply of it for work |
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