Can odorless mineral spirits harm flashlight lenses?

[scooter22]

I generally use odorless mineral spirits for carbon removal, and I'm wondering if using this method to clean the body of a weapon-mounted light could potentially damage the lens.

[mattexass]

Not sure but I use a pencil eraser on the lenses with great success in removing carbon build up.

[scooter22]

Not sure but I use a pencil eraser on the lenses with great success in removing carbon build up.

I have used that and the toothpaste method with success.

However, I am interested in removing carbon from the body of the light.

[texasgunhand]

I use a bunch of this stuff for cleaning parts,and havent seen it be rough on plastics built for cars but i wouldnt use it on clear plastics...seems like it would make it milky after a while.I learned the hard way what deep woods off will do to the lens of a maglight...

[tb-av]

http://www.coleparmer.com/Chemical-Resistance

Select Mineral Spirits in right column and click button

[indawire]

I'm still in the dab of toothpaste on a Q tip corner for cleaning off the carbon on a lens. Just works.

[Hmac]

I rub some Chapstick on the lens from time to time after cleaning. Carbon and soot that accumulates afterward just wipes right off.