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Subject: Re: [Leica] Removing lens coating
From: Dr.Alexander.Kraus@gmx.de
Date: Sun, 3 Mar 2002 10:38:36 +0100 (MET)
References: <3C816829.CD01CC6D@yahoo.com>

> Thanks Don 
> But I'm talking about a cheap lens.
> He charges about 100 per surface and grinds some 
> glass away. I just want to strip the coating away and use it like that.
> Javier

Javier,
no solvent will be able to dissolve magnesium fluoride (which is actually
very good). I had good success removing older coatings with toothpaste in the
past. You have to rub a little bit until it comes off, but it doesn't seem to
harm the glass.

Regards,
Alex  

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