Re: Objective cleaning with polymer films...

Posted by Craig Brideau on
URL: http://confocal-microscopy-list.275.s1.nabble.com/Objective-cleaning-with-polymer-films-tp2884580p2886124.html

Don't know if these guys are who you mean, but they make a goo you
paint on the lens and let dry.  Then you pull it off and it lifts away
all the dirt and oils.

http://www.photoniccleaning.com/

Hope this helps!

Craig


On Wed, May 13, 2009 at 9:30 AM, Peter Pitrone <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Follow Microscopists,
> A while back we discussed objective cleaning procedures (i.e. which solvents
> should/shouldn't be used, what ratios they should be used in, etc.). I
> remember someone gave a link to a company that produces a Newtonian
> telescope mirror cleaner. Do any of you use this with convex meniscus shaped
> objective lenses with success? The reason I'm asking is because they are
> some of the hardest things to clean with lens cleaning tissue. Looking
> forward to hear what you all have to say.
> Happy Imaging!
> Pete
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