Cleaning and maintenance

[bibendum]

This may not be a solely FSU-related topic but since I own a few FSU-camera's I might as well ask it here:

How do you guys clean your camera's, both the metal and leather parts? Are there any products/procedures I should use/avoid?

I'm asking because I'm jealous of all your shiny, perfect gear

Thanks in advance!

 

[Ko.Fe.]

Lexor for cases. No dirty hands, bags for cameras.

 

[nukecoke]

Ethanol most of the time. I've never made my gears to a "shiny" level of cleanness, just reasonably clean.

A glossy-finished black Jupiter-8 on Canon L2

 

[bibendum]

Ethanol most of the time. I've never made my gears to a "shiny" level of cleanness, just reasonably clean.

Thanks, I was always afraid of using it because I was afraid of damaging the camera.

 

[tunalegs]

Alcohol can damage some finishes as well as pull paint out of engravings - I'd be careful.

I usually use lighter fluid - ronsonal - as it evaporates more cleanly and doesn't seem to harm painted or plastic surfaces.