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Old 09-28-2017, 11:01 AM
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Some how I managed to get sap on my objective lens of my trijicon scope, any ideas of how to get it off?
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Old 09-28-2017, 11:09 AM
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Olive oil takes sap off your hands really good, maybe try that, then a cleaner to get the oil off.
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Old 09-28-2017, 11:53 AM
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Old 09-28-2017, 12:13 PM
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Years ago I toured the Redfield plant in Denver and they used rubbing alcohol to clean their lenses
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Old 09-28-2017, 12:15 PM
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Yeah isopropyl 95%+. A stubborn stain might require goo-gone. Use a microfiber cloth to apply it because you don't want to scratch your lens.
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Old 09-28-2017, 12:29 PM
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Lighter fluid works well on sap - not sure if it would affect your lens coatings though.
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Old 09-28-2017, 01:11 PM
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Yeah isopropyl 95%+. A stubborn stain might require goo-gone. Use a microfiber cloth to apply it because you don't want to scratch your lens.
Exactly
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Old 09-28-2017, 04:48 PM
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thanks guys I will give that a go!
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Old 09-28-2017, 07:46 PM
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thanks guys I will give that a go!
Keep a spray bottle around both shop areas.

De grease stuff like inside loading dies, rifle bolts etc...

Also scope and bino lens.
Eye glasses too.
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Old 09-28-2017, 09:33 PM
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Alcohol based hand sanitizer works well but not sure on lens coating?!
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