Posted by GMAN on 09/21/06 19:47
In article <451294BB.E54C230E@netrox.net>, Mike Walsh <spamscks@netrox.net> wrote:
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>While a single use of Windex probably won't do any noticeable damage, repeated
> use of ammonia could, depending on the type of plastic, eventually cloud a
> plastic lens. Better to use something such as Glass Plus, which does not
> contain ammonia and is safe to use on plastic.
>
Or eyeglass cleaner specifically formulated for use with plastic lenses.
>Mark Jones wrote:
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>> > 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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