cleaning scope lenses

[smasher 1,055]

what method do you lads use for cleaning the lenses on your scopes ie.smudges,smears,raindrops etc.without damaging the coatings on the glass?

[mattydski 560]

I normally use the cloth that often comes with the scope.

The main no..no is breathing on the surface, as your breath is acidic and can remove the coating.

A lens cleaning pen is also usefull.

[SNAP SHOT 194]

lens pen .... you get them from any camera shop........ excellent for the job or lens cloth to carry with you in the field...

 

Snap.

[smasher 1,055]

its just that i read somewhere that you should never wipe the lens dry,as it can remove the coating,and to give it a wipe over in the feild with the cloth provided with the scope would be wiping it dry,was just wondering what type of fluid lads use

[Lucky-shot 0]

I normally use the cloth

[Guest buster321c]

Sadly , my tee shirt and my thumb , but i suppose its only air rifle and i aint that fussy about it , long as i can see through it .

[mushroom 13,138]

same as buster in the field at home a bit more tlc is given i use my oakley glasses case

[v-max 2]

I got a lens cloth out of specsaver & got a bottle of visinaid liquid cleaner. I dop a cotton bun in the cleaner & wipe the lens then let it dry a bit then clean/dry with the cloth.

[JohnGalway 1,043]

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Edited August 18, 2009 by JohnGalway

[smasher 1,055]

Lenspen, definately the best method. One thing to be aware is that glass doesn't like grit, so before you go rubbing make sure to blow or brush any grit out of the lens or you'll end up scratching the glass.

does the lens pen remove those little smudges/rain drops or is it just for grit end dust etc.

[JohnGalway 1,043]

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Edited August 18, 2009 by JohnGalway

[JohnGalway 1,043]

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Edited August 18, 2009 by JohnGalway

[smasher 1,055]

OK the kit I have is Lenspen Hunter Pro Kit. Cleans up my scopes, bins and laser rangefinder very well indeed

 

In reality all you need is one lenspen itself, save yourself a bit of money. I only use the small lenspen for the laser glass on my rangefinder, I've never used the solution or the little cloth on anything.

 

Just remember about the grit/sand.

cheers for that mate much appreciated,very helpful as always

[mushroom 13,138]

OK the kit I have is Lenspen Hunter Pro Kit. Cleans up my scopes, bins and laser rangefinder very well indeed

 

In reality all you need is one lenspen itself, save yourself a bit of money. I only use the small lenspen for the laser glass on my rangefinder, I've never used the solution or the little cloth on anything.

 

Just remember about the grit/sand.

cheers for that mate much appreciated,very helpful as always

yeah i forgot about the grit and sand , i'll never forget about it again though b@stard scratches

Edited July 8, 2009 by mushroom

[JohnGalway 1,043]

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Edited August 18, 2009 by JohnGalway