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Chad Bassman
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p.1 #1 · Armor All to clean bodies?!?

Am I crazy for using an Armor All - all purpose cleaning wipe to clean my bodies? It seemed to work well... just curious if there is a reason I shouldn't use them or if there's something else you all use? I mostly get dust in the little crevasses around the body and gunk in the grooves in the body molding.

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Dec 13, 2009 at 06:05 PM

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p.1 #2 · Armor All to clean bodies?!?

Was it made for cleaning cameras? Does Canon recommend it?

Dec 13, 2009 at 06:20 PM

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p.1 #3 · Armor All to clean bodies?!?

does it make the grip slippery?

Dec 13, 2009 at 06:21 PM

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p.1 #4 · Armor All to clean bodies?!?

from the Armor All FAQ
What are the ingredients in Armor All® Cleaning Wipes? Do they include silicone, alcohol or petroleum distillates?
Armor All® Cleaning Wipes contain propylene glycol ether, isopropanol and surfactants.
Can I use Armor All® Cleaning Wipes to clean inside my home?
Armor All® Cleaning Wipes have been specially developed and tested or use on automobile surfaces. They are not recommended for any painted or glass surfaces. If used on household surfaces, such as plastic or vinyl, just make sure you test first in an inconspicuous area, and make sure that you avoid using on surfaces where slipperiness may be a problem.
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Dec 13, 2009 at 07:24 PM

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p.1 #5 · Armor All to clean bodies?!?

OceanView wrote:
does it make the grip slippery?

This would be my main concern. Never used the Wipes, just the spray-on -- but propylene glycol is slippery.

Regular spray-on Armor All is very slippery, never use it on motorcycle seats or motorcycle tires.

Dec 13, 2009 at 08:04 PM

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p.1 #6 · Armor All to clean bodies?!?

I wouldn't use it - it does leave a surface slicker than whale droppings, and puts a nasty reflective sheen on everything. I almost drove off the road because somebody decided to Armor-All the steering wheel and it was pretty slippery.

I would just use lens-cleaner wipes (non-silicon treated) or LCD screen wipes. Something mild that does not contain any kind of coating agent.

Dec 13, 2009 at 08:16 PM

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p.1 #7 · Armor All to clean bodies?!?

Can't imagine why you'd need any special cleaner, just moisten a wipe with clean water. If the dust is stubborn, put a few drops of dish detergent in a cup of water.

Dec 13, 2009 at 08:34 PM

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p.1 #8 · Armor All to clean bodies?!?

armor all is a no no even for cars... stuff is garbage.

Dec 13, 2009 at 08:56 PM

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p.1 #9 · Armor All to clean bodies?!?

choiboyogg wrote:
armor all is a no no even for cars... stuff is garbage.
+1

Dec 13, 2009 at 10:27 PM

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p.1 #10 · Armor All to clean bodies?!?

It's got some oils in it. I think it would be a mess if got on glass surfaces.

J.

Dec 14, 2009 at 02:47 AM

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p.1 #11 · Armor All to clean bodies?!?

Chad Bassman wrote:
Am I crazy for using an Armor All - all purpose cleaning wipe to clean my bodies?

Not crazy. Just don't do it.

Dec 14, 2009 at 02:50 AM

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p.1 #12 · Armor All to clean bodies?!?

PetKal wrote:
Chad Bassman wrote:
Am I crazy for using an Armor All - all purpose cleaning wipe to clean my bodies?

Not crazy. Just don't do it.

+1

I use a soft toothbrush, Q-tips, water, and occasionally, a little rubbing alcohol for cleaning the grips. When they get really worn, they can be inexpensively replaced. Either ask Canon to do it on your next service, or order the grips and double-sided tape from Canon and replace them yourself.

Al

Dec 14, 2009 at 03:08 AM

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p.1 #13 · Armor All to clean bodies?!?

Chad Bassman wrote:
I mostly get dust in the little crevasses around the body

Canons have nice, neat little crevices. Only Zorkis and Dianas have crevasses.

Any clean, slightly damp rag should suffice for cleaning the body, or a microfiber cloth as long as you don't let it collect dirt and then use it on a lens before cleaning the cloth.

Dec 14, 2009 at 03:13 AM

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p.1 #14 · Armor All to clean bodies?!?

What about the whitish stains in the rubber?

EBH

Dec 14, 2009 at 03:20 AM

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p.1 #15 · Armor All to clean bodies?!?

AA is basically silicone emulsified in water. Silicone kinda clings to surfaces and that's what would keep me from using it on a camera. Once it's there, it's hard to wipe away. Plus, AA is a dust magnet and dust isn't something I would think you'd want to attract to your camera!

Dec 14, 2009 at 03:21 AM

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p.1 #16 · Armor All to clean bodies?!?

I think the question should be...why do you need something like Armor All. Did you try plain water? Did you try a weak dish washing liquid solution?

Dec 14, 2009 at 03:36 AM

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p.1 #17 · Armor All to clean bodies?!?

Armour All also have been reported to fog up people's windshield. Do you want to use something that can potentially fog up your lenses, mirror or sensor?

Dec 14, 2009 at 03:38 AM

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p.1 #18 · Armor All to clean bodies?!?

Wish I woulda asked before I done that

oh well, I've got a shoot Tuesday and will let everyone know how it worked on my 5D if it's overly negative... in the meantime, I'll use a dirty dish rag, and some pond scum that will do a better job than the AA.

Thanks for the grammar lesson, I knew I was on a slippery slope with crevasses

Dec 14, 2009 at 05:01 AM

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p.1 #19 · Armor All to clean bodies?!?

gotak wrote:
Armour All also have been reported to fog up people's windshield. Do you want to use something that can potentially fog up your lenses, mirror or sensor?

That must be what is used on the D3 series LCD.

EBH

Dec 14, 2009 at 05:04 AM

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p.1 #20 · Armor All to clean bodies?!?

That is a great question that wasn't addressed and I have also!!! My fiance that sold cleaning supplies agrees with you all that AA is crap. She said the white in the grip is caused from the salt in our sweat glands...

Dec 14, 2009 at 05:06 AM

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p.1 #21 · Armor All to clean bodies?!?

It there a way to remove it? Water and detergent do not work that well.

EBH

Dec 14, 2009 at 05:16 AM

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p.1 #22 · Armor All to clean bodies?!?

to remove the white stuff on the rubber parts of your lenses and bodies, just use a toothbrush and hand sanitizer. i do it all the time and it looks like new!

give it a try!

Dec 14, 2009 at 05:52 PM

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p.1 #23 · Armor All to clean bodies?!?

Armor is for tires and dashboard, I didn't know it's also for cameras.

Dec 14, 2009 at 06:04 PM

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p.1 #24 · Armor All to clean bodies?!?

At computer stores they sell these neat wipes for LCD screens; they also work on a camera exterior... but I don't think I would be crazy enough to use armor-all on precision electronics...

Dec 14, 2009 at 06:10 PM

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p.1 #25 · Armor All to clean bodies?!?

AA & hand sanitzer leaves gross residue

geez, just use rubbing alcohol and some paper towles. takes dirt off, disinfects, leaves a brand new clean feeling.

Dec 14, 2009 at 06:21 PM


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