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Offline stimpylu32

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Soot problem
« on: January 29, 2012, 05:07:45 AM »
Had a small fire at the house and now I have soot all over the lenes of my rifle scopes , anyone know whats best to use for cleaning ? Need something that will not scratch the glass , yet will remove the crud .
 
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Re: Soot problem
« Reply #1 on: January 29, 2012, 06:52:36 AM »
Sorry to hear about your fire. I would call a scope manufacturer and ask them.
I'd hate to give you a bad idea and ruin your glass. Good Luck
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Re: Soot problem
« Reply #2 on: January 29, 2012, 12:59:08 PM »
Quote from: bigvarmnt on January 29, 2012, 06:52:36 AM
Sorry to hear about your fire. I would call a scope manufacturer and ask them.
I'd hate to give you a bad idea and ruin your glass. Good Luck
Good advice. Sorry to hear about your fire.
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Re: Soot problem
« Reply #3 on: January 30, 2012, 07:01:58 AM »
Ash can contain grease as well as metal particles.  Big problem, no easy cure.
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Re: Soot problem
« Reply #4 on: January 30, 2012, 04:04:05 PM »
Pm graybeard, I think I read he worked in the optics industry at one time. Maybe he knows.

If it were me I believe I would start with canned air to blow off everything I could and then go to a soft brush. Then probably a eyeglass cleaner liquid & wipe off with the glass cleaning cloths.

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Re: Soot problem
« Reply #5 on: January 30, 2012, 04:38:39 PM »
Got to thinking about your riflescope Delima. If there Leupolds, now might be a great time to send them in for a cleaning & checkup.

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Re: Soot problem
« Reply #6 on: February 01, 2012, 05:24:20 PM »
for general cleaning burris recomends a q- tip and rubbing alcohol. it may cut the soot.
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Re: Soot problem
« Reply #7 on: February 02, 2012, 05:15:00 AM »
I wouldn't be afraid of warm water and dawn detergent to start with.
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