As noted in a later email, I no longer do that and haven't for awhile. The 'etching' thing was not known. Might, also, happen to my fishing rod ferrules.
Thanks, Jack --- Bob Shell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On Mar 21, 2006, at 9:18 AM, Jack Davis wrote: > > > Leon, > > Interesting subject that can be helpful. > > My helpful hint: After wiping down both the body and lens mounts > > with a > > cloth, I rub each side of my nose and apply the nose grease to both > > mounts. > > Strange? > > > Not a good idea. Nose grease contains acids that can etch metal. > > Bob > > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

