Posted by Mark Jones on 09/21/06 12:18

Jeff wrote:
> "Mark Jones" <noemail@mindspring.com> wrote in
> news:bNhQg.14197$bM.2909 @newsread4.news.pas.earthlink.net:
>
>> Citizen Bob wrote:
>>> On Wed, 20 Sep 2006 07:37:44 -0700, Abe <noone@nowhere.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>>> What is a good, safe laser lens cleaner for a standard DVDR?
>>>> I've had good luck with the Maxell DVD Lens Cleaner (DVD-LC)
>>>> http://www.maxell-usa.com/index.aspx?id=1;13;227;229&a=info&pid=120
>>>
>>> I checked with WalMart and that's the only DVD Lens Cleaner they
>>> carry. The reviews on amazon.com were a bit mixed, but in general
>>> they were favorable. Thanks for the recommendation.
>>
>> I had zero luck using one of those. I bought a new DVD player, but
>> fairly soon I intend to take my two DVD players apart and clean the
>> lenses using Windex and a lens tissue. Mine act like there is a film
>> built up on the lenses because the both have problems even when
>> the disk is new. The new player does not have any problems
>> with the disks that will not work in the other players.
>>
>>
>
> I wouldn't recommend Windex. The lens is most likely plastic and the
> ammonia in Windex could damage it

I repair a wide variety of optical equipment for a living and have
never had Windex damage anything. It works better on most things
than denatured alcohol or similar cleaners. What you want to avoid
is acetone. It will melt plastic.

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