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[Mike B]

 I just got this gem off ebay, $13!!! mint, except the seller said has sticky shutter. upon opening the back, I see some sticky stuff on the shutter curtains themselves. Seems like too easy to fix. What would be best? denatured alcohol on a soft,

[Will+Inoue]

 Mike,
I have an EOS Rebel which had the same issue. Although mine had a square Copal type shutter. It seems there is a foam seal inside the camera somewhere that degrades and this black goo gets on the shutter blades.  I used Naptha (lighter fluid)

[Mike]

 Well, I did it! I actually used the Ronsonol, but after about a half hour, it still wasn't making it. I used Denatured alcohol, and it worked like a champ, it looks brand new! Hmm, now I need to know if it works.... gotta buy some EF lenses

[Mike]

I also found this article...
http://photonotes.org/articles/oily-shutter/

[Bill]

 Of course, you've still got to replace that damper cushion...

[Mike]

 It's funny, but the damper must have been replaced, it looks fine! And so far so good, seems to be working great!
Mike