How to Clear Yellowed Camera Lenses

Clean lenses make for better pictures.

A yellowed camera lens causes discolored pictures. To get the lens back to proper working order so that it produces real-life color pictures, the yellow needs to be removed. Yellowed lenses are caused by anything from sun exposure to exposure to chemicals in the air. Regardless of the cause, follow a standard lens cleaning procedure to remove the discoloration and keep the integrity of the lens intact.

Things You'll Need

• Carbon based lens pen
• Micro-blower for lens use
• Lens cleaning fluid
• Dust free chamois cloth

Instructions

1. Blow off any dust or debris on the lens using a micro-blower or a can of compressed air.

2. Wipe off the lens, once, using a dust-free chamois. Use disposable clothes and never use the same one twice on the lens.

3. Dip a fresh cloth into the lens cleaning fluid and wipe down the exterior of the yellowed camera lens, making sure to concentrate on the yellow discoloration. Wipe off the fluid with a fresh cloth.

4. Repeat Step 3 as many times as needed until the yellow stain is removed.

5. Apply the lens pen to any tough yellow stains that you can't remove with the cloth and fluid combination. Press the tip onto the stain, rub it, then use a dry chamois to remove the pen fluid off the lens.

References

• Advance Photography: Camera Lens Cleaning — How To Clean The Camera Lens