Archive 2008 · Carbon fiber tripod cleaning

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p.1 #1 · Carbon fiber tripod cleaning

After a long day in the field what would you use to clean a carbon fiber tripod?
Would a rag sprayed with silicon be o.k. to do the final wipe down?
Thanks

Oct 03, 2008 at 11:55 PM

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p.1 #2 · Carbon fiber tripod cleaning

I don't like to lubricate CF. Cleaning is enough IME.

EBH

Oct 04, 2008 at 12:15 AM

Lars Johnsson
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p.1 #3 · Carbon fiber tripod cleaning

I only use a wet cloth. That's enough

Oct 04, 2008 at 01:33 AM

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p.1 #4 · Carbon fiber tripod cleaning

I'll use a damp cloth, too. If you'd like some really detailed instructions for cleaning/servicing a Gitzo, click below:

http://www.naturescapes.net/082004/gd0804.htm

I'll do this maybe once a year on a tripod that gets regular use, but I like clear silicone dielectric grease, as opposed to lithium grease.

Oct 04, 2008 at 07:19 AM


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