cleaning lenses and reflectors

[bjs55]

whats the best way to clean lenses and reflectors, thanx

 

[dano]

Re: cleaning

Reflectors: air only, don't touch them, as even a "clean and dry" touch can scratch or damage them.

Lenses: I like microfiber, or camera lens cleaning tissues/brushes.

 

[Big_Ed]

Re: cleaning

I agree with dano about the reflectors. Don't touch them with anything. Maybe that canned air used for spray cleaning computer parts/electronics would be ok, but I've never used it, so I'm not completely sure.

As for lenses, I usually use rubbing alcohol on a cotton swab on the inside. I'm a little rougher on the outside, since whatever I use won't be as hard on the lens as the dust, dirt, rubbing fabric from my pocket or holster. Mostly I can just rinse the outside lens with water while it's on the light, as long as the light is water resistant.

 

[Saint_Dogbert]

Re: cleaning

window: my shirt

reflector: distilled water or alcohol, air dry.

As mentioned, a few pieces of dust on a reflector will probably have less effect on optical performance than a botched cleaning job.

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