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Subject: [Leica] [LRflex] Does Anyone Have Suggestions For Lens Mount Lubrication
From: abridge at mac.com (Adam Bridge)
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2022 10:29:12 -0800
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Well I don?t know about camera mounts but when assembling fly rods I have 
always rubbed the appropriate end against my nose, twirling, to lubricate it 
before inserting it into next section. No reason why this shouldn?t work 
fine for camera lenses.

Adam

> On 2022 Feb  26, at 7:55 AM, Frank Filippone via LUG <lug at 
> leica-users.org> wrote:
> 
> This is going to sound crazy, but I do remember this tip...
> 
> Lubricate with nose grease.  Rub finger on nose, rub finger on mount.  
> Done.
> 
> OK, start the jokes now.....
> 
> Frank Filippone
> BMWRed735i at gmail.com
> 
> On 2/26/2022 4:33 AM, Peter Stevens (fritzj3) wrote:
>> Good morning to everyone. Does anyone have any suggestions for a material 
>> to lubricate very lightly the two mating surfaces of lens and lens mount. 
>> Yes, I know I can look online, and I have, but I?d like to hear/read 
>> suggestions from ?real? folks who I trust and value their opinions and 
>> who have had good results. Thanks.
>> 
>> Best regards,
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