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BobDodds
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 Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2008 6:59 pm Post subject: Chasing Too Much Alcohol Around Glass |
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BobDodds wrote:
Yes, I am in the right forum.
If I clean a lens until the last slurp of alcohol dries to invisible, will I ever get there? There is always something visible.
How many cleaning tissues to get beyond the rainbow(rainbow puddle slurp)?
What is your method?  |
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Attila
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Attila wrote:
Yes , need to be careful with alcohol or other liquid , I has also lens where is clearly visible liquid went to inner elements.
I use microfiber glass cleaning clothes to remove rainbow. Cleaning clothes usable only a few times, because get grease after all from my hands.
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Bruce
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| Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2008 7:16 pm Post subject: |
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Bruce wrote:
My method is very simple, based on the “less is more philosophy”. I use an auto chamois and my hot breath. A real chamois is from lamb’s hide/skin. I leave a fog from my hot breath on the front element and then a quick swipe from the chamois… and that’s it.
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Attila
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Attila wrote:
hot breath enough food for fungus, your practice is real danger for your lens, except if you can store in very dry environment.
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Bruce
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Bruce wrote:
thanks Attila,
maybe I should modify my practise with first a swill of the Russian vodka... then the hot breath.
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lulalake
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| Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2008 7:54 pm Post subject: Re: Chasing Too Much Alcohol Around Glass |
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lulalake wrote:
| BobDodds wrote: |
Yes, I am in the right forum.
If I clean a lens until the last slurp of alcohol dries to invisible, will I ever get there? There is always something visible.
How many cleaning tissues to get beyond the rainbow(rainbow puddle slurp)?
What is your method? |
Bob, Acetone is a far better lens cleaner. just be careful as it melts plastic and paint. Also use just a little on a Q-tip.
If you start seeing color on the lens when cleaning, discard the Q-tip you are using and start with another dampened one.
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Laurence
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| Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2008 8:23 pm Post subject: Re: Chasing Too Much Alcohol Around Glass |
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Laurence wrote:
| lulalake wrote: |
| BobDodds wrote: |
Yes, I am in the right forum.
If I clean a lens until the last slurp of alcohol dries to invisible, will I ever get there? There is always something visible.
How many cleaning tissues to get beyond the rainbow(rainbow puddle slurp)?
What is your method? |
Bob, Acetone is a far better lens cleaner. just be careful as it melts plastic and paint. Also use just a little on a Q-tip.
If you start seeing color on the lens when cleaning, discard the Q-tip you are using and start with another dampened one.
Jules |
How about if I swill a little Acetone into my mouth, and use that breath to fog the lens?
Seriously, though. I thank you for that nice tip. Using the Q-tip sounds precise and easy.
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lulalake
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| Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2008 1:53 am Post subject: Re: Chasing Too Much Alcohol Around Glass |
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lulalake wrote:
| Laurence wrote: |
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| BobDodds wrote: |
Yes, I am in the right forum.
If I clean a lens until the last slurp of alcohol dries to invisible, will I ever get there? There is always something visible.
How many cleaning tissues to get beyond the rainbow(rainbow puddle slurp)?
What is your method? |
Bob, Acetone is a far better lens cleaner. just be careful as it melts plastic and paint. Also use just a little on a Q-tip.
If you start seeing color on the lens when cleaning, discard the Q-tip you are using and start with another dampened one.
Jules |
How about if I swill a little Acetone into my mouth, and use that breath to fog the lens?
Seriously, though. I thank you for that nice tip. Using the Q-tip sounds precise and easy. |
HA HA. Well . . .acetone won't mix with ice and it prefers to be shaken, not swilled!
Cheers
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