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Post by dennis0311 on Aug 8, 2015 17:12:34 GMT -5
I got my Minolta X-7 yesterday. That thing is a beauty to look at. All the functions work and the paint is just about perfect. Paid under 40 dollars so not bad. How do I wipe the outside without damaging the paint? I use a lens cleaning wipe on my chrome SRT's once in a while. I just want to keep the paint looking great. Thanks to any one who can help me with this.
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Post by dennis0311 on Aug 8, 2015 17:21:44 GMT -5
I am sorry, I insulted my camera. It is a Minolta XE-7.
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Post by mickeyobe on Aug 8, 2015 17:35:25 GMT -5
I got my Minolta X-7 yesterday. That thing is a beauty to look at. All the functions work and the paint is just about perfect. Paid under 40 dollars so not bad. How do I wipe the outside without damaging the paint? I use a lens cleaning wipe on my chrome SRT's once in a while. I just want to keep the paint looking great. Thanks to any one who can help me with this.
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Post by dennis0311 on Aug 8, 2015 18:02:45 GMT -5
Thank you Mickey, I will try that. The XE-7 is a camera I wanted for a long time. I still can't believe the paint looks so good.
Dennis
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Post by philbirch on Aug 9, 2015 5:38:05 GMT -5
The paint will resist most stuff apart from solvents. Any 'wipes' would do the job. I make my own wipes from fabric softener - the stuff you use when washing clothes, dilute about 1 part softener to 4 parts water and use one of those kitchen rolls that absorb water. It works on my monitor screen and other things that dust tends to adhere to. It works also on dirty cameras.
But as mickey says a damp cloth will do it. Just add a little detergent.
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Post by lesdmess on Aug 13, 2015 16:38:09 GMT -5
Thank you Mickey, I will try that. The XE-7 is a camera I wanted for a long time. I still can't believe the paint looks so good. Dennis The XE-7 is a very desirable camera and has the smoothest film advance in my collection.  |
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Post by Randy on Aug 15, 2015 6:17:41 GMT -5
I use a mild citrus cleaner. After 10 years, I see no ill effects. Nice XE-7 by the way, I have 2 and an XE-5 also.  |
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Post by dennis0311 on Aug 15, 2015 16:47:40 GMT -5
lesdmess: Your XE-7 looks like it is in great shape. I am very happy with mine. You have to look very close to see any worn paint. The film advance is very smooth on mine also.
Randy: Thank you for the citrus cleaner idea. I just want to keep the black paint from fading. The paint is almost perfect other than a very tiny bit on the edge on the film advance. The bottom has a little paint ware on the edge.
Seems a lot I see for sale has bad paint ware on the sides ware the strap would hook in to. Other than how good it looks it works even better. I thought about a XD-11 it has more features but the XE-7 does fine and looks better. Thank you for your help.
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Post by lesdmess on Aug 16, 2015 2:35:37 GMT -5
I use a mild citrus cleaner. After 10 years, I see no ill effects. Nice XE-7 by the way, I have 2 and an XE-5 also. I also like the black prism on chrome body - often referred to as the "panda" look. lesdmess: Your XE-7 looks like it is in great shape. I am very happy with mine. You have to look very close to see any worn paint. The film advance is very smooth on mine also. Thanks as I was fortunate to get not only that camera in great cosmetic condition but it is also fully functioning and accurate. |
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