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Re: Shutter cleaning

  • From: P3D <StvnDJhnsn@xxxxxxx>
  • Subject: Re: Shutter cleaning
  • Date: Thu, 22 May 1997 01:16:44 -0400 (EDT)

In a message dated 5/21/97 9:42:12 AM, you wrote:

>I talked to this other repairman at NSA '95 in Atlanta and he mentioned
>that his cleaning method involved an ultrasonic bath in distilled water,
>claiming that the impingement was sufficient for oil removal.  Maybe for
>soils, but obviously wrong for oils.  I used a very low viscosity solvent
>to flush the shutters.  Better living through chemistry

So what is the solvent of choice for flushing the shutters? Is the point to
remove  all 'gunk', and leave the shutter basically clean, bare metal.  Or
are you also trying to leave behind some type of lubricant/film?
I assume there are certain parts that do require some type of lubricant.
Or should I just buy the Jess Powell video finally?

-Steven D. Johnson


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