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SkinnyPupp · 03-18-2025, 09:16 PM

I was going to clean the 2824-2 last night but it was really greasy from the factory so I wanted to take my time.

Cleaning manually involves using naphtha to clean off all the grease, using an artist brush

(sorry for the blurry photo)

And when that is done, I rinse the parts twice in 99% isopropyl alcohol. After one rinse I use it a second time as a first rinse, with a fresh batch of alcohol for the second rinse, which becomes the first rinse next time (I hope that makes sense)

Parts are then dried in a food dehydrator at 55C. If this is not done, the alcohol will absorb moisture in the air as it evaporates, causing condensation and then rust.

I ordered a tripod so I will be able to take video soon (if it doesn't become a hassle I may share some here)

03-18-2025, 09:16 PM	#73
SkinnyPupp Hacked RS to become a mod Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Sunny Hong Kong Posts: 55,093 Thanked 25,891 Times in 9,101 Posts Failed 1,574 Times in 720 Posts Member's Picture Albums	I was going to clean the 2824-2 last night but it was really greasy from the factory so I wanted to take my time. Cleaning manually involves using naphtha to clean off all the grease, using an artist brush (sorry for the blurry photo) And when that is done, I rinse the parts twice in 99% isopropyl alcohol. After one rinse I use it a second time as a first rinse, with a fresh batch of alcohol for the second rinse, which becomes the first rinse next time (I hope that makes sense) Parts are then dried in a food dehydrator at 55C. If this is not done, the alcohol will absorb moisture in the air as it evaporates, causing condensation and then rust. I ordered a tripod so I will be able to take video soon (if it doesn't become a hassle I may share some here)