That's an interesting idea. I am always reluctant to use a powder because most have some abrasive effect. Is this not a problem?
>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 02/18/04 10:27AM >>> The problem I've had with volatile liquids (alcohol, acetone, etc...) is that while they'd dissolve many oils & greases, they'd also have a tendency to evaporate while cleaning. This would leave much of the original problem - just spread out and sometimes so thin and even that I didn't notice it was actually still there. Super ultra fine activated carbon (lamp or bone black) never does this. The carbon sucks that stuff up and removes it from the lens entirely. Regards, Bob... ---------------------------------------------------------------- They call it PMS because Mad Cow Disease was already taken. - Anonymous, presumed dead. From: "Steve Desjardins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I'd use isopropyl alcohol and not acetone. Acetone is just too likely > to dissolve stuff you'd rather have remain in the solid state.

