Cleaning glass on lens with watery type of marks?

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Just my Raynox 250 which I must of left glass upwards and it may have been splashed, or something off bush blew on it. So blown off the surface and then light polished with microfiber cloth but marks still there. But nothing that spoils the actual photo. I have never done any more to any of my lenses but wonder if there is any other way I can try without buying special cleaning fluid which I don't have. Perhaps Domestos and Brillo pad - or not? Tried taking a photo to show it but can't get anything to show.
 
Some thing like mr muscle window cleaner or glasses cleaner spray a little on clothe not lens.
 
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vetonbike said:
Some thing like mr muscle window cleaner or glasses cleaner spray a little on clothe not lens.
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Luckily its a cheap bit of kit so I may just try something more radical that I wouldn't want to try on a full sized lens(y)
 
Sounds a bit crude but when we get the occasional water mark on a negative we usually get rid of it with "Nose Grease" before printing. It really does work and I have also used the same technique with a lens. Just rub the side of your nose with the soft pad of your finger and then very gently wipe it over the lens surface, leave it to soften the water mark for a few minutes and then wipe the lens surface very gently with a soft cloth such as one that usually comes free with glasses.

George.
 
G.K.Jnr. said:
Sounds a bit crude but when we get the occasional water mark on a negative we usually get rid of it with "Nose Grease" before printing. It really does work and I have also used the same technique with a lens. Just rub the side of your nose with the soft pad of your finger and then very gently wipe it over the lens surface, leave it to soften the water mark for a few minutes and then wipe the lens surface very gently with a soft cloth such as one that usually comes free with glasses.

George.
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Graham W said:
Similar to what George says. I worked for 37 years in manufacturing optics (Ophthalmic) and when we had problems with watermarks on glass lenses, my colleagues used to swear by using a bit of sweat on the end of your finger.
Obviously I never worked hard enough to test the theory.
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Two very interesting ideas - thanks George and Graham(y)
 
Graham W said:
Also. with Georges "Nose Grease" theory, I'm assuming he means the outside of your nose not the inside!
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Graham W said:
Also. with Georges "Nose Grease" theory, I'm assuming he means the outside of your nose not the inside!
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Yeah, the stuff from the inside can get a bit gritty when there are colds etc about and might scratch the lens.:D:D:D

George.
 
I can't believe it!!!!!!!!!

Just tried the nose grease suggestion and it really has worked. The glass is now perfect and I really can't still believe it.

So thanks all (y)
 
G.K.Jnr. said:
Yeah, the stuff from the inside can get a bit gritty when there are colds etc about and might scratch the lens.:D:D:D

George.
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I'm a Gentleman - as such I most certainly do not have bogies up my snout sir :LOL:
 
muscleflex said:
lol i'm so gonna look for my old filter and will so try this!!!
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Let us know if it works for you - we can bottle it and make a fortune!!
 
DayDreamer said:
I can't believe it!!!!!!!!!

Just tried the nose grease suggestion and it really has worked. The glass is now perfect and I really can't still believe it.

So thanks all (y)
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"Voila".:):)

George.
 
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