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Jul 23, 2010 15:53 |  #1

Hi all,

Got some UV filters on my lenses, some looking pretty grubby now, is there a good way to clean them?

They are the Hoya Pro multicoated filters, the surface looks like it doesn't want some washing-up liquid and a pan cleaner ;)


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Jul 23, 2010 15:58 |  #2

meh, i just used a lens cloth [for my eye-glasses]


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Jul 23, 2010 16:07 as a reply to  @ StructuredAmazing's post |  #3

use blower, then brush, then wipe down.

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Jul 23, 2010 16:40 as a reply to  @ raiyo's post |  #4

I typically use blower, brush first. If that doesn't work, I'll use my breath to fog up the glass and try wiping gently with Photosols' Pec Pads (http://www.photosol.co​m/padproduct.htm (external link)). These are one-time use disposable tissues. I prefer these over cleaning cloths because if the cleaning cloth is dirty, you'll be wiping it back onto the lens.

If it's really bad, I'll use a couple of drops of Lumicon ROR onto the pec pad and wipe (http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …060_ROR_Residua​l_Oil.html (external link)). Depending on your cleaning frequency (less is best), 1oz bottle last for quite some time.


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