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OK, USA
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Posted: 3/9/2024 11:36:47 PM EDT
I just purchased an older NightForce 3.5-15x50 NXS at an estate sale. It was apparently stored in a barn for a good long while. It is covered in fine dust and appears that condensation has "glued" the dust to the scope. I think the aluminum will be easy enough to clean. My question is how do I clean the glass without scratching it? I feel that standard cleaning cloths, wipes, cotton swabs would hold the dust and act as an abrasive.
Thoughts? |
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Posted: 3/10/2024 12:18:45 AM EDT
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Soak in warm water, rinse and repeat until clean.
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MO, USA
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Posted: 3/10/2024 9:20:48 AM EDT
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Windex??
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Posted: 3/10/2024 9:30:41 AM EDT
[Last Edit: FoxValleyTacDriver]
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Use air first.
Then a horse hair brush (lens pen) to try and sweep what's left off Then spray with zeiss lens fluid and use lens paper. If there's still debris after the brush gently wipe accrossed with a few fresh sheets before doing any circular motions. That way any debris held isn't scratching. That's how I clean all of my high dollar lenses |
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Posted: 3/10/2024 9:31:09 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LittleAugieMo: Windex?? Windex can destroy certain lens coating. |
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Posted: 3/10/2024 12:52:04 PM EDT
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Don’t use canned compressed air. It’s basically sand blasting it. Also the cold that can come out of those cans can crack lenses. I have seen it happen to guys using it at matches a couple times.
I’d brush heavy stuff off and then spray with a good lens cleaning solution and let it do it’s job. Might take some time but will work. |
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Posted: 3/10/2024 3:21:24 PM EDT
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You could always send it to nightforce for a once over. They can probably replace seals, grease the turrets and repurge the scope while cleaning it if you believe it's been in some adverse conditions for an extended period of time.
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Posted: 3/10/2024 3:49:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Wangstang: You could always send it to nightforce for a once over. They can probably replace seals, grease the turrets and repurge the scope while cleaning it if you believe it's been in some adverse conditions for an extended period of time. That is the best idea yet. This is what I would do just to make sure the whole scope is working right. |
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OK, USA
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Posted: 3/10/2024 8:25:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Wangstang: You could always send it to nightforce for a once over. They can probably replace seals, grease the turrets and repurge the scope while cleaning it if you believe it's been in some adverse conditions for an extended period of time. Yeah. I'm in no hurry. This probably best option. Thanks everyone. |
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