Cleaning an Aimpoint

[JediGuy]

I recently picked up a used Comp M3...

The only other glass I have are brand new, rarely used cheaper red dots, which I’ve never had to clean.

How do I go about cleaning the lens. I can’t tell if there are scratches, but there is certainly accumulation.8CC4432A-B6D8-4C6B-9FE6-B5CB17553ECE.jpgECD5B6D6-ACFD-4796-A206-058C7D43FF1D.jpg

How do I approach this...?

[JulyAZ]

Go buy a camera Lens pens at anywhere they sell cameras. Then you’re good.


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[wigbones]

I use a q-tip dipped in rubbing alcohol and wipe the lens as clean as possible. Before it completely dries I buff it out with a clean microfiber cloth. Make sure there is no dirt or grit when you wipe the lens with the cloth.

[HD1911]

I use Flat panel TV cleaning spray, with a clean legit microfiber. Works great, simple.

[JediGuy]

So far, I have only succeeded in missing the “don’t use compressed air” advice readily available across the internet, thereby imparting a thin film upon one lens. Gah.

[bp7178]

Way over thinking it. Hot soapy water. Rinse under the faucet.

[dramabeats]

So far, I have only succeeded in missing the “don’t use compressed air” advice readily available across the internet, thereby imparting a thin film upon one lens. Gah.

Really? Seems most posts I've seen recommend using compressed air

[Lurp]

Really? Seems most posts I've seen recommend using compressed air

I’ve only seen the recommendation against compressed air when using canned air. I’ve heard that the liquid inside the canned air can freeze the lens and cause it to crack being that it is so cold. Air compressors are good to go from what I’ve heard as long as the air is properly dried.

[bp7178]

That's complete nonsense. Invert the can and spray it on your hand. Its uncomfortable, but its not going to freeze glass and crack it.

The problem with air is that if there's loose dirt on the lens, or more likely tucked into the edges, you run the risk of causing light scratches.

[panzerr]

Sometimes I use the t-shirt I’m wearing.