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Hi Ricky,
I had the same problem recently and used acetone, a Nikon tech said it was
OK if used sparingly.  Use it judiciously, as it may effect the cement
holding the lens elements in place if left on too long.
Carl Boswell

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From: "Ricky Critcher" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, October 03, 2002 4:46 AM
Subject: nail polish


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> Hi
>
> A bit off topic I know, but I have just discovered an objective (Nikon
60X,
> Plan Apo) covered in nail polish.
> Any ideas on the best way to clean this off?
>
> Thanks for your help
>
> Rick
>
> R. Critcher
> Dept. of Genetics
> Cambridge Uni
> UK