StephenPatterson Posted November 5, 2011 Share #21 Posted November 5, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) I managed to remove the bloom with re-agent grade IPA... Best, normclarke. Oh, I think you mean isopropyl alcohol. At first I thought you were cleaning your lens with beer. Cheers!!!! Stephen 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SJP Posted November 5, 2011 Share #22 Posted November 5, 2011 What would re-agent grade IPA taste like one wonders (beer not iso-propyl-alcohol)? Anyway a long time ago visiting my brother in London, ca. 1980 I recall drinking Fullers's ESP - can't find it only Fuller's ESB. Brain cell damage or discontinued? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gyoung Posted November 5, 2011 Share #23 Posted November 5, 2011 What would re-agent grade IPA taste like one wonders (beer not iso-propyl-alcohol)? snip tinned Stella? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenPatterson Posted November 6, 2011 Share #24 Posted November 6, 2011 tinned Stella? Ewww, that's not right. In a world with "Spitfire" from Shepherd Neame in Faversham and "Swordfish" from Wadworth (with a tot of Pusser's Rum) I think the warbird guys have enough to drink. It's high time we had a Leica Beer!!!!! Remember the "Bottle of Britain" campaign by Shepherd Neame for Spitfire Ale? "Downed all over Kent, just like the Luftwaffe." "No Fokker comes close." "Goering, Goering, gone!" "No nazi aftertaste." "Have the sunbeds. We're going to the bar." 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washington Posted November 8, 2011 Share #25 Posted November 8, 2011 Loc-Tite is great stuff IF you use the right grade, in the right place, in the right way. McMaster-Carr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
giordano Posted November 9, 2011 Share #26 Posted November 9, 2011 Loc-Tite is great stuff IF you use the right grade, in the right place, in the right way. So's beer! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brill64 Posted November 9, 2011 Share #27 Posted November 9, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) I think I used some superglue when glueing the lens mounting dot on my 28/2 asph (no problem, no white residue, after quickly removing any surplus). yes, i've done that too..i guess it was on the outside casing and fumes could escape instead of being trapped between filter and front lens element. still, i won't be doing that again. thanks for posting and the info on an 'anti-fogging' superglue Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbretteville Posted November 9, 2011 Share #28 Posted November 9, 2011 Sure but it is not as effective as the square plastic one i suspect. Other problem is for M8 users to find out a Series VII IR-cut filter. B+W makes them as does Leica, but you don't have to use one. I use a 49mm filter, works great. Place it in the 12504 with the threads facing away from the lens. Carl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted November 9, 2011 Share #29 Posted November 9, 2011 B+W makes them as does Leica, but you don't have to use one. I use a 49mm filter, works great. Place it in the 12504 with the threads facing away from the lens... Hi Carl i have a Series VII IR-cut filter # 13421 for my Summilux 35/1.4 pre-asph but aside from its price (175 EUR new) the shade provided by the 12504 hood is rather useless when the filter is on. Just curious: 49mm IR-cut filters need to be mounted upside down to fit the 12504 hood don't they. Do they remain efficient this way? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted November 9, 2011 Share #30 Posted November 9, 2011 You can tell. If the filter shows its red sheen when viewed from the side from both front and back it can be used both ways, as it is IR coated on both sides. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbretteville Posted November 9, 2011 Share #31 Posted November 9, 2011 Hi Carl i have a Series VII IR-cut filter # 13421 for my Summilux 35/1.4 pre-asph but aside from its price (175 EUR new) the shade provided by the 12504 hood is rather useless when the filter is on. Just curious: 49mm IR-cut filters need to be mounted upside down to fit the 12504 hood don't they. Do they remain efficient this way? Yes, at least my b+w 486 filter works well. I'll dig up an example of the 35 Hysterical shot with the M8 tonight. Carl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbretteville Posted November 9, 2011 Share #32 Posted November 9, 2011 LCT, here you go: http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/other/208710-lct-35-1-4-reversed-486-a.html Carl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted November 9, 2011 Share #33 Posted November 9, 2011 Thank you Carl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marinacpopaj Posted February 24, 2023 Share #34 Posted February 24, 2023 Had a very similar thing happen to me with a mint condition Leitz Colorplan 90mm the other day The coating developed clearly visible holes... at least I was able to fully remove it afterwards 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrogallol Posted February 24, 2023 Share #35 Posted February 24, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, marinacpopaj said: Had a very similar thing happen to me with a mint condition Leitz Colorplan 90mm the other day The coating developed clearly visible holes... at least I was able to fully remove it afterwards Welcome to the forum with your first posting. Something to look for when replying to a posting is to look at the dates. The last posting before yours was over 11 years ago ! I used some superglue to reinforce the broken glass corner of this cheap 21mm finder and it put a haze over the glass. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited February 24, 2023 by Pyrogallol 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/165460-danger-superglue-fumes-and-lens-coatings/?do=findComment&comment=4699133'>More sharing options...
250swb Posted February 24, 2023 Share #36 Posted February 24, 2023 Probably also worth pointing out after all this time is that you can buy superglue specifically for glass repairs. Fume blooming from superglue is often the result of humidity and even if you don't choose a superglue for glass you can choose them for low blooming characteristics. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
69xchange Posted February 22, 2024 Share #37 Posted February 22, 2024 Gluing a red orientation dot back on my lens this weekend. Decided to not use Krazyglue even though it’s on the outside barrel. Would contact cement be a safer option? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David8 Posted February 22, 2024 Share #38 Posted February 22, 2024 (edited) Here's my superglue story. Many years ago I had a Leica iiic which needed a new mirror (they all do). I took it to Quantai Camera repair in Taipei Taiwan. I provided the mirror but they still charged me the usual 2,000 NT to change it. When I got it back I noticed a glob in the rangefinder window and asked the technician what happened. He said that was superglue residue from the glue that was used to put the mirror in place. Although the mirror works fine the camera was destroyed due to the sloppy application of superglue which I gather should never be used for such jobs. Needless to say I was not happy but the damage was done and no refund issued. Edited February 22, 2024 by David8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrogallol Posted February 22, 2024 Share #39 Posted February 22, 2024 This 21mm finder had a chip out of the corner as well as a crack across the glass. I put a drop of superglue in the corner to hold it together but that spread a haze over the glass. Still usable, the viewfinder still finds the view. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/165460-danger-superglue-fumes-and-lens-coatings/?do=findComment&comment=5052043'>More sharing options...
250swb Posted February 22, 2024 Share #40 Posted February 22, 2024 2 hours ago, Pyrogallol said: This 21mm finder had a chip out of the corner as well as a crack across the glass. I put a drop of superglue in the corner to hold it together but that spread a haze over the glass. Still usable, the viewfinder still finds the view. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! If the haze is on the outside, or you can get to the inside, you could try superglue debonder (often used for spills or fingers stuck together) applied with a cotton bud. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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