>In Tomosy's book on camera repair, he also recommends using Windex and
>ordinary facial tissue for normal cleaning. Fold up a piece of tissue
>and hold it in tweezers. Wet the tissue (never the lens) and gently
>wipe the lens with it. Go in one direction working outward from the
>center in a spiral. Repeat as necessary always using a clean piece of
>tissue. Make a final pass with another clean piece of tissue after
>breathing on the lens.
>
I prefer cotton balls, they are softer. windex is good, but never
breathe on the lens, the digestive enzymes are not good for the
coating.
>For oil and grease use lighter fluid (naptha) or rubbing alchohol
until
>the oil is removed. Then follow up with the normal cleaning process
>using Windex.
>
I think naptha is too strong for this application.
Be seeing you.
Dirk Wright
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