sm23221 Posted September 30, 2009 Share #1 Posted September 30, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Does anyone know the best lubricant to use on filter threads to prevent a stuck filter? Thanks in advance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted September 30, 2009 Posted September 30, 2009 Hi sm23221, Take a look here Filter lubricant. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Brent1965 Posted September 30, 2009 Share #2 Posted September 30, 2009 Yes; I have an answer & it's not what you'd expect. My dear 83 year old Dad showed me a neat trick once. Works especially well on alum threads, he used to do this every time he rebuilt alum body rifle telescopic sights. Being of the generation who uses brylcream, he just wiped the thread on his hair. If one does not use Brylcream...just wipe your finger on your sweaty forehead & wipe the finger on the thread in about 3 places around the thread. The perfect density & no mess. Try it & see. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabdhu Posted September 30, 2009 Share #3 Posted September 30, 2009 Yes; I have an answer & it's not what you'd expect. My dear 83 year old Dad showed me a neat trick once. Works especially well on alum threads, he used to do this every time he rebuilt alum body rifle telescopic sights. Being of the generation who uses brylcream, he just wiped the thread on his hair. If one does not use Brylcream...just wipe your finger on your sweaty forehead & wipe the finger on the thread in about 3 places around the thread. The perfect density & no mess. Try it & see. Only short term; human juices can be slightly acidic, also the risk of dirt adhering over time. Better to place filter flat on paper; gently rub a plain say 2B pencil point (which is dry graphite) into the threads at one or two positions, blow the dust away before putting near lens. regards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted September 30, 2009 Share #4 Posted September 30, 2009 Only short term; human juices can be slightly acidic, also the risk of dirt adhering over time.Better to place filter flat on paper; gently rub a plain say 2B pencil point (which is dry graphite) into the threads at one or two positions, blow the dust away before putting near lens. regards I like the graphite solution. Cheap and effective. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobey bilek Posted September 30, 2009 Share #5 Posted September 30, 2009 Brass filter rings like B+W. I bought a CV 24 with a short round shade made from aluminum. It stuck the first time with no tightening and I tried all the usual tricks to get it off. It was so thin and flimsey, just touching it distorted the shade enough to keep it from unscrewing. I put some silicone paste on the threads from the plumbing section at the hardware store and have not had a problem since. Apply as small an amount as you can, then wipe it off and wipe some more. Only a trace need be left. Do the same with lens mounts. You are not supposed to feel or see it. Only a residual amount is to be left. Leica recommends Vaselene. I would think silicone paste would work also. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted September 30, 2009 Share #6 Posted September 30, 2009 Brass filter rings like B+W. I bought a CV 24 with a short round shade made from aluminum. It stuck the first time with no tightening and I tried all the usual tricks to get it off. It was so thin and flimsey, just touching it distorted the shade enough to keep it from unscrewing. I put some silicone paste on the threads from the plumbing section at the hardware store and have not had a problem since. Apply as small an amount as you can, then wipe it off and wipe some more. Only a trace need be left. Do the same with lens mounts. You are not supposed to feel or see it. Only a residual amount is to be left. Leica recommends Vaselene. I would think silicone paste would work also. The trouble with applying lubricants is that they can attract and retain dust and detritus. So the above caution is sound advice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenneth Posted September 30, 2009 Share #7 Posted September 30, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) You could try wiping the thread on your forehead it imparts some of your natural oils and works fine. I bought from Jessops in the UK a plastic open circle with grip handles that you squeeze around the filter perimeter and enables removal of filters easily Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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