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  1. Bryon Wright

    Cleaning Tips for binocular rubber

    Thanks for this information Synaps. As a final practical tip anybody who has sticky rubber on the thinner telescope coatings, a cure might be found in the application of carefully cut, green gaffer tape. This forms a shroud and if done carefully it can look quite presentable.
  2. Bryon Wright

    Cleaning Tips for binocular rubber

    Hi all, my experience has been protecting optics in humid climates. Using Armor all on Zeiss 7x42 for instance made them look mint but as others have mentioned it made them slippery to the touch. They have a deliberate dull rubber finish. This caused problems on upgrading if this word is not an...
  3. Bryon Wright

    Cleaning Tips for binocular rubber

    Hi all, yes, it is surprising what one can do to improve the cosmetic quality of a binocular. The manufacturers do not press on this point for obvious reasons. The problems that are specifically mentioned are sticky rubber syndrome and old leatherette. Unfortunately these new rubber coatings...
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