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94bamf
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Re: Cleaned corrector but got streaks.
      07/03/09 12:14 AM

Not sure if my method for removing streaks left by cleaning solution is "correct", but it works for me. I find that breathing on the effected area, not like blowing on it, but more the "ha ha" method to fog the area over with moisture from your breath, then wiping with a nice soft lint free cloth is the most effective method I have found to remove streaks. I haven't found a cleaning solution that doesn't leave streaks like you describe. I think it is some kind of chemical reaction with the coatings or something. I have also noticed sometimes more force/pressure is required to remove said streaks than would be recomended here, so use at your own risk. I have noticed no scratches or damage of any kind to any of my optics that I have used a bit more pressure on, I feel the key is No dirt or derbis left on the surface that could scratch anything, and keep it moist with your breath or cleaning solution. YMMV..

Ken

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Telescopes:
Celestron C6 SCT on CG4 mount
Skywatcher 8 inch F/5 Newt on a GEM
Celestron 8 inch Starhopper Dob
Celestron Oynx 80ED
Celestron C130 Mak
Celestron C102HD
Binoculars:
Nikon 7x35 Action
Nikon 7x50 Action
Zen Ray Summit 10x42
Celestron 10x42 Noble
Orion 10x50 Scenix
Celestron 10x50 Noble
Pentax 12x50 PCF WP II
Celestron 15x70 Skymaster
Oberwerk 20x60
Zhumell 20x80

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* Cleaned corrector but got streaks. Footbag 07/03/09 12:03 AM
. * Re: Cleaned corrector but got streaks. RussL   07/03/09 06:38 PM
. * Re: Cleaned corrector but got streaks. gnowellsct   07/03/09 07:11 PM
. * Re: Cleaned corrector but got streaks. JAT Observatory   07/03/09 08:56 PM
. * Re: Cleaned corrector but got streaks. 94bamf   07/03/09 12:14 AM
. * Re: Cleaned corrector but got streaks. Tom Andrews   07/03/09 12:52 AM
. * Re: Cleaned corrector but got streaks. Tom Andrews   07/03/09 11:55 AM
. * Re: Cleaned corrector but got streaks. Footbag   07/03/09 08:40 AM
. * Re: Cleaned corrector but got streaks. bcuddihee   07/03/09 08:45 AM
. * Re: Cleaned corrector but got streaks. desertrefugee   07/03/09 12:00 PM
. * Re: Cleaned corrector but got streaks. JAT Observatory   07/03/09 11:24 AM
. * Re: Cleaned corrector but got streaks. GUNER   07/03/09 02:17 PM
. * Re: Cleaned corrector but got streaks. Footbag   07/03/09 02:32 PM
. * Re: Cleaned corrector but got streaks. Midnight Dan   07/03/09 02:51 PM
. * Re: Cleaned corrector but got streaks. GUNER   07/03/09 05:27 PM

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