Hot take: Flushing leaf shutters while assembled beats full teardown

Most repair folks insist on taking leaf shutters all apart to clean them. I found you can flush them with a bit of solvent and a small brush while they are still together. This method cuts my work time by a lot and I have not had any shutter come back with issues. It might sound lazy, but it works and keeps tiny parts from getting lost.

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aaron_flores846mo ago

Nah, that's just smart. I've flushed a dozen old Compurs and Prontors with a little naphtha and a soft brush. The old grease turns to gunk and bakes in there. A full tear down for a basic clean is often overkill and risks bending a blade. If the timing is off or something is broken, sure, take it apart. But for a simple clean? Don't fix what isn't broken.

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robin6826mo ago

Wait you're using naphtha for that? The fumes alone would knock me out lol.

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james_ross6mo ago

My old Agfa Isolette shutter was totally gummed up. Flushed it with lighter fluid and a paintbrush, works like new now. Honestly, some techs just love making simple jobs complicated.

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