Stinky D3 question

[greg_lisi]

<p>Recently, I was able to aquire a pristine like new D3. The only problem is the previous owner left his after shave fragrance on the exterior shell. I wouldn't mind it if it was something pleasing, however I just find it offensive. Now, with my D700 and D300 I simply used a microfibre cloth to keep the exterior clean. I'm afraid that doesn't cut it for this situation. I'm afraid to use any cleaning solutions to help lift the smell without tearing up the rubber. Any suggestions would be very much appreciated.</p>

[tholte]

<p>Put a light coat of your favorite after shave on (Jade East would work well if you can find it) and see if it negates the bad stuff.</p>

[MichaelChang]

<p>Wonder why people do that. Most of the used cameras I've bought have been similarly fragranced.</p>

<p>I've had good luck with using a ShamWow rag dipped in diluted dish washing detergent, wringed dry, wipe, then repeat with rinsed rag. </p>

[User_276104]

<p>I don't know if it will help with the smell or not, but when I've used my gear in weather rendering me hot & sweaty, I've wiped things down with ammonia-free Windex. I chose ammonia-free because it would be less harsh. I'm not sure if ammonia would hurt things; maybe it would actually help rid your camera of the smell.</p>

[southjerseyphotos]

<p>ozium spray</p>

[christoph_sensen]

<p>Windex works great, just watch "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" for reference. Just kidding, but it really works great on camera gear. For example if you have sticky stuff like remains of old stickers on your camera, 10 minutes of Windex and some wiping afterwards will remove it completely.<br>

Christoph</p>

[bms]

<p>Windex cleans everything in our house, including cat vomit and refuse..... it should work!</p>

<p>Many work places (at least where I work) now have a policy against cologne/perfume, and for good reason.</p>

[albert_lee1]

<p>what about those wetwipes</p>

[paul_b.1]

<p><strong>"Wonder why people do that !?"</strong></p>

<p>They use after shave to clean the camera body !!!</p>

[StuartMoxham]

<p>A few year ago we lived in a 6th floor apartment. Below us was a young woman. You always new when she had a party and her girl friends were out on the balcony as there would be mixer of about 20 different perfumes floating up in the air.</p>

[jon_seneca]

<p>Try mixing vinegar with a little baking soda. Dip a small lint free towel in the solution and wipe the affected parts down.</p>

[ArthurRichardson]

<p>I had a similar experience with a used EM camera I bought for next to nothing. It smelled of heavy smoking, industrial scale if you know what I mean.</p>

<p>My solution: baby ass wipes. If it's soft for my kids bottoms, it won't do my camera too much harm. The result, no more smell, no sticky camera.</p>

[pete_s.]

<p>Clean it with isopropyl alcohol. It's relatively harmless and is used to clean electronics so doesn't harm plastics normally used. I've cleaned plenty of cameras with it.</p>

[carl_becker2]

<p>You may be able to put a open baking soda box and the camera in a bigger sealed box to allow the baking soda to absorb the oder. Works great in the frig also.</p>

[Brad_]

>>> The only problem is the previous owner left his after shave fragrance on the exterior shell. <P>

 

What brand of aftershave is it? <P>If it's Hai Karate, you might want to just <a href= "

with the consequences</a>.

[conwaygroup]

<p>There's very little that's more attractive than a freshly shaven D3. Leave it alone near your D700 for a while and maybe you'll find a D7000 under the Christmas tree :)</p>

[tonmestrom]

<p>here's your <a href="

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[aidjoy]

<p>Use whatever you want to clean it short of gasoline, kerosene, turpentine or the like. It's a D3. I've got one that's been to hell and back with me and it still looks like it's brand new. If it's dirty I wipe it with my shirt, If it's really dirty I wet my shirt before wiping it. Every now and then I clean the sensor and give it a going over with q-tips to get in the nooks n crannies. No worries.</p>

<p>Heck, you might try a pressure washer from about 10 feet back or so.. :P</p>

<p>A serious answer to your question would be to use some diluted rubbing alcohol on a clean cloth. Good luck!</p>

[emiliogtz]

<p>Came here to suggest the baking soda solution, I see it has been already been covered. Add my vote to it.</p>

[greg_lisi]

<p>Thanks guys...as always, this forum rocks for honest, straight-ahead answers. I know if I asked for help like this in another (un-mentioned) forum, I'd probably wind-up with sarcastic, nose-in-the air, answers (it's happened).<br>

John..."the clean shaven D3" response had me nearly falling off my seat...very witty!!<br>

Bottom line: Believe it or not, the hi-nee wipes response worked perfectly. Tried using some of my grandson's Huggies wipes...the wife wondered what the hell I was doing, however, damned it if didn't take away about 95% of the stink!! I'll put a little baking soda in a shot glass and stick in in my closed Pelican case with the D3 body. This camera with my 24-70 2.8 & 70-200 VRII is a freakin' gem. I intend to keep it until the cows come home. Now at least I can put my eye close to the view finder without gagging.</p>

[lornesunley]

<p>Be careful with the baking soda. It is an abrasive. You do not want to get any into the moving parts.....</p>