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on Feb 25, 2014 22:15:01 GMT
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...and Q-Tips when cleaning camera gear--use brake cleaning fluid in spray cans instead!" At least that's the latest craze in my German photography forum. They say that this magic stuff reaches the remotest corners of, say, a shutter assembly due to the fact that you can apply (variable) pressure when spraying it on. In addition, it is said to dry quickly and without any unwanted residue and not to damage plastic parts, provided it is acetone-free. It wouldn't make much sense to drop German brand names here to my British and American friends, but of course there must be products in your countries equivalent to those recommended in Germany. I intend to give that stuff a try on the shutter of one of my 6x9 folders next week--that's carnival time in Germany and an excellent excuse for staying at home and doing something sensible instead. Michael
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on Feb 25, 2014 23:45:49 GMT
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Use with caution in a very well-ventilated area, as brake cleaner contains toxic and even carcinogenic solvents.
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on Feb 26, 2014 3:37:03 GMT
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Yeah, you might want to read the ingredients label on that stuff, Michael. And with the pressure in those cans, you definitely want to use it outdoors, as it's going to go all over the place. Make sure you take all the lens elements out, and use protective gloves, goggles, and breathing protection. And remove any parts that are just press to fit, as they may go flying too.
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on Feb 26, 2014 8:00:01 GMT
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Thanks for your warnings, Mike and Phil! -- I'll be extra careful with that stuff.
Michael
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on Mar 1, 2014 3:30:27 GMT
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Just be REALLY careful!! Most brake cleaners in the US don't act kindly with most plastics and alot of organic compounds, so you have a very high risk of ruining your camera! One brand to steer clear of for sure would be Brakleen, turns lots of stuff to goo... The old brand we primarily used that we used to use is no longer available as its a high health risk.
So in short try it on a crap camera that you don't mind destroying;-)
-Nick
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on Mar 1, 2014 13:43:59 GMT
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Just be REALLY careful!! Most brake cleaners in the US don't act kindly with most plastics and alot of organic compounds, so you have a very high risk of ruining your camera! One brand to steer clear of for sure would be Brakleen, turns lots of stuff to goo... The old brand we primarily used that we used to use is no longer available as its a high health risk. So in short try it on a crap camera that you don't mind destroying;-) -Nick That's just the way I'm going to do it, Nick. There are a couple of products here on the market that explicitly claim to be non-corrosive and not to affect rubber or plastic parts in any way. Then again, I do know, of course, that plain truth is one thing and advertising claptrap is another... Michael
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on Mar 1, 2014 15:03:48 GMT
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Make sure to use the chlorinated type of brake cleaner, which is basically dry cleaning fluid, sometimes with the addition of methylene chloride (paint stripper) to add body. The non-chlorinated variety uses an acetone solvent. Chlorinated solvents may not be allowed in all US States, and parts of Europe (France has banned the use of dry cleaning fluid, as has the state of California, for instance).
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on Mar 1, 2014 15:14:56 GMT
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Oh, and keep the chlorinated variety away from UV heat sources unless you want to know what it felt like to be in the trenches during WWI. While it is not flammable, UV radiation (or contact with certain reactive chemicals) may cause a release of Phosgene gas.
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on Mar 1, 2014 16:22:56 GMT
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Hey, looks like you guys are conspiring to scare the sh*t out of me...??! I promise to protect eyes, mouth, nose and ears, watch where the wind blows from, avoid any sources of UV radiation or excessive heat, lock away the cat, make my testament and kiss my family good-bye before I even touch the aerosol can with my gloved hands. In the highly improbable case that I'm still alive next week, I'll report back here to give you a detailed account of my adventures in hell... Michael P.S.: Just kidding, of course. I do appreciate your helpful comments!
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on Mar 1, 2014 19:30:50 GMT
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I'm sure that everything will go well. But can you leave me that Contax S2 in your will?
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on Mar 1, 2014 23:58:13 GMT
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I'm sure that everything will go well. But can you leave me that Contax S2 in your will? Deal! Talking about the S2--great fun to use that beauty, but I feel I've got to get used to its (spot) metering system. Had a couple of overexposed pics when running the first two test films through it, more with the first one and fewer with the second, so I guess I'm not a hopeless case... Michael
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on Mar 3, 2014 18:22:16 GMT
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So, just finished my first test with brake cleaner. No big deal either, but I'm not really convinced--that stuff takes ages to dry/evaporate, at least compared to lighter fluid... Anyhow, it did the job on an old antebellum Bessa... ...and I'm quite happy with the result--all speeds including the self-timer work like a charm again. Got to check the bellows tonight and then--well, then what? I originally meant to sell it on eBay again, but now I've grown so fond of it that I'm thinking of ... aaargh! ... to hell with that camera addiction! Michael
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on Mar 4, 2014 1:36:53 GMT
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Everyone needs at least one good old folder, Michael. Nice work on the shutter.
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on Mar 17, 2014 3:13:27 GMT
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Awesome looking camera! I would have a hard time to let that hit the bay again.....
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on Mar 18, 2014 14:23:11 GMT
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I have electrical contact cleaning fluid that I use to clean the switches in Electro 35s, but I've never used it on a shutter. I wonder if it would work.
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