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Archive 2009 · Armor All to clean bodies?!?

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p.3 #1 · Armor All to clean bodies?!?

Armor ALL is not intended to be used on hand grips as it may produce irritations and its not safe for hand use.

Dec 15, 2009 at 06:46 AM

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chez wrote:
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Looking for alternatives? Perhaps I'm wrong, but I heard that many insect repellents work wonders on cameras. They're great for other surfaces too, like if you spill your spaghetti on the couch and need to clean it up before the wife gets home, it will have that "mess" taken care of in a hurry.

Totally opposite. Keep the insect repellents far away from cameras. You even need to be careful when you put insect repellent onto yourself and go out shooting. It will eat away at the rubber on your camera.

Sorry, my post was dripping with so much sarcasm i thought everyone would catch it immediately. Most of us know that DEET melts everything it touches. Like Armor All and other exterior automotive products, I would never use insect repellent for anything other than its intended purpose.I'll bet it doesn't work on spaghetti either (that was so over the top I thought no one could miss it). I'll put a big disclaimer next time.

Dec 15, 2009 at 10:58 PM

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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.

Whale droppings? Oh boy, not going to ask...

Dec 15, 2009 at 11:03 PM

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choiboyogg wrote:
armor all is a no no even for cars... stuff is garbage.
+1 That stuff will dry out vinyl and rubber causing cracks.

Dec 16, 2009 at 03:09 AM

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Dec 31, 2009 at 11:29 PM

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And if you are out of rubbing alcohol, vodka works just as well. Plus, you can pour one for yourself and make the job more fun!

Actually, vodka is very useful. I know a world-class museum that uses it to clean their priceless 18th century porcelain. Cuts grease, is gentle on the surface, and leaves no residue.

Jan 01, 2010 at 02:48 AM

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Deborah Kolt wrote:
And if you are out of rubbing alcohol, vodka works just as well. Plus, you can pour one for yourself and make the job more fun!

Actually, vodka is very useful. I know a world-class museum that uses it to clean their priceless 18th century porcelain. Cuts grease, is gentle on the surface, and leaves no residue.

Should I use Absolute (in the freezer) or Stoli?

Jan 07, 2010 at 03:52 PM

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jamesf99 wrote:
Should I use Absolute (in the freezer) or Stoli?

I only use Vodka I'd drink myself on my equipment...so none of the above

Jan 07, 2010 at 03:55 PM

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M Vers wrote:
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Should I use Absolute (in the freezer) or Stoli?

I only use Vodka I'd drink myself on my equipment...so none of the above

Fine, Gray Goose is good too, but I do have a soft spot for Absolute Citron; developed it one night long ago...

Some people like Kettle One, but I'm so-so on it..

I prefer G&T's most times though.

Jan 07, 2010 at 04:03 PM

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jamesf99 wrote:
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Should I use Absolute (in the freezer) or Stoli?

I only use Vodka I'd drink myself on my equipment...so none of the above

Fine, Gray Goose is good too, but I do have a soft spot for Absolute Citron; developed it one night long ago...

Some people like Kettle One, but I'm so-so on it..

I prefer G&T's most times though.

No GG for me either...Kettle One and a few other non-grain/potato Vodkas from Poland--including Krupnik

Jan 07, 2010 at 04:35 PM

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Again, I have to ask...what are you guys getting on your cameras that you need such heavy duty cleaners?

Jan 19, 2010 at 10:24 PM

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p.3 #12 · Armor All to clean bodies?!?

It will attract dust...probably already said...oh well

Jan 19, 2010 at 10:26 PM

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I emailed Canon about cleaning the body and they didn't/couldn't give me an answer. They said just send it in to them for assessment etc.

Tim

Jan 19, 2010 at 11:09 PM

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They want your money Tim

Jan 19, 2010 at 11:52 PM

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I like just putting my 1DsMKIII in the dishwasher. Cascade with the lemon smell is just dandy. I wouln't let it go through the dry cycle though, it makes the grip just too hot if you need to quickly grab the camera to catch one of those very special kitchen moments.

(OK, so I had a hard day at the office.....)

Jan 20, 2010 at 12:08 AM

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DocsPics wrote:
I like just putting my 1DsMKIII in the dishwasher. Cascade with the lemon smell is just dandy. I wouln't let it go through the dry cycle though, it makes the grip just too hot if you need to quickly grab the camera to catch one of those very special kitchen moments.

(OK, so I had a hard day at the office.....)
I thought that was

Jan 25, 2010 at 01:16 PM

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