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[Just_a_question]

Hi,
I have an old Hasselblad 500C which needs a bit of cleaning.
The silver metal lens shows some grubby spots and wear.  The body is a bit grubby too.
What is best for cleaning?
Q-Tip and rubbing alcolhol?
I want to be careful.
Thanks

[Denny]

FWIW I start with plain Original Windex with an old, relatively soft toothbrush and q-tips.  That will remove a lot of grime before I look for something stronger, which is usually lighter fluid.
 
Denny

[Just_a_question]

Thank you, Denny.  Sounds like an excellent idea.  I might have to be careful on the lens to ensure no liquid gets in.

[Denny]

Agree. On a RB67 lens, I cleaned the outside with the toothbrush and Windex, but kept the brush pretty dry to make sure no windex got into the shutter or lens.  The shutter speed and f-stop ring cleaned up very nice.

[Msiegel]

Maybe already a bit late but don't spray the Windex on the camera but on the Q-tips and cloth you are using.

[Fallisphoto]

One other trick: some dilluted Wesley's tire cleaner applied sparingly with a cotton swab will do wonders for brightening grubby paint in recessed lettering. Be careful not to get it on glass, and clean it all off with water on another pair of cotton

[Zombicams]

On recessed lettering, I get dirt out either with a toothpick run through the recess lettering using a damp toothpick or damp a toothbrush and brush vigorously. Of course, not too much liquid retained in the bristles of the toothbrush. Only drawback o

[Fallisphoto]

The tire cleaner method won't chip the paint out, but it will remove a thin layer of oxidized paint. This has not been a problem, so far, but I can see how it might if the camera is water damaged or has some other kind of damage that entirely oxid