Any quick tips or specialized tools/solvents for cleaning the BODY of a Q2?

[Bazookajoe]

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I'm good with the lens element! Just trying to get rid of grime, fingerprints, etc. on the body from daily use.

[liggy]

I've always had good luck using car products on my camera bodies.  Meguiars APC (All Purpose Cleaner) diluted 10-1 is my go-to.

Very gentle but cleans well.  It's safe for upholstery / leather but still cleans reasonably well.  I keep a bottle mixed at 4-1 for stronger cleaning but for camera bodies - a spritz or two on a microfiber towel and a few wipes and "voila".

[Herr Barnack]

I would think that isopropyl alcohol would be safe for cleaning the camera body. 

It is a major ingredient in men's after shave and is used in many cosmetic products, so it is safe for use on the human skin.  It can help clean off sticky residue, if you have that on your camera body.  Isopropyl alcohol evaporates without a trace when you are finished cleaning. 

The main thing to avoid using is any liquid containing naphtha or any other petroleum.  These will eat or etch many synthetic materials.  Some window cleaners may be of use in cleaning the camera body, depending on their ingredients.  Read the label before using.

Never use any product to clean lens front elements, LCD screens, viewfinder eyepiece or the "front windows" of an M camera other than a liquid specifically made for cleaning camera lens glass.

[Stuart Richardson]

I think overzealous cleaning is likely to do more harm than good. If you have to clean it at all, I would suggest water and a microfiber cloth first, and if that does not work, then isopropyl alcohol. If that does not work, don't clean it. By cleaning a lot, I think you are more likely to introduce finish wear, scratches and fading on the materials than you would if you just left it alone.

[Phil1066]

I got a couple of 'grip' rub marks on the Q2 Reporter, on the green paint, and I'm waiting for Leica to advise on the best way to clean them off. It was an OEM grip too. 

So likely just a bit of plastic from that being transferred to the green paint.... May try a car product......

[DenverSteve]

For the very-rare sticky or tacky cleaning, Naphtha is the product used to clean almost anything.  Otherwise, a damp microfiber cloth. Wash hands before using cameras and keep them as clean as possible.

[bobtodrick]

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Gee, and I remember when a well used looking camera was a badge of honour…it meant you actually used the thing 😂

[bherman01545]

I would totally stay away from harsh solvents or abrasives. You can do a very diluted solution of Simple Green 30:1 (30 parts distilled water to 1-part Simple Green)