I notice that some folks are successfully removing the "sticky tar" coating by arduous rubbing with alcohol. My binoculars with the lacquer coating that I put on them are holding up beautifully (functionally speaking) after over a year of use, so if ...
Very nice job - looks better than my “quick fix” lacquer job (that is still working fine).One suggestion for your excellent removal process. I think the job could be speeded up and simplified by softening the coating as much as possible before wiping...
I hear you. I guess that's a price to pay for valuing function over form. Mine are kinda funky too, but having them back in good working shape is satisfying enough to make it all positive for me.
Bad as these look, this is not a hopeless case.I had the same problem and fixed them quickly and with very little expense and effort. You can see the details in another post I wrote. The fix is to spray-coat them with several coats of lacquer (from a...
Its the season for birds, and my binoculars are seeing a lot of use. The lacquer is holding up beautifully and my binoculars are a pleasure to use. If you are devoted to the "matte" original finish of your binocs, then be aware that this appearance w...
