On Thu, 31 Aug 2000 16:00:07 +0000, Dirk Wright <wright@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
>>While looking at the photo equipment ,here at work, I notice that the camera
>>strap was a very good, soft, leather one. I got to wondering when was the
>>last time it was conditioned.
>>Then the thought occurred too me - what is the best treatment for the
>>leatherette on any camera. What is a proper cleaner and/or restorer for
>these
>>materials. So I thought I throw the question out for a group opinion.
>>
>
>The stuff on our camera bodies is not "leather" at all, but plastic. I would
>use "Vinylex" or equivalent vinyl care product. An auto parts store would
>have plenty of brands to choose from. The conditioning of real leather uses
>different products.
I use small quantities of a product called 'cockpit spray' meant for
car interiors amd made by Turtle Wax. I spray on a piece of cloth and
then apply to the leatherette. Works good for me, not only on the
leatherette of cameras, but also on other plastic items. I have not
yet tried it on glass ;-)
Frank van Lindert
Utrecht NL.
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