Sorry if there is already a thread for this, but I've used the on-site Google search to try and find something similar, and to no avail.
I am the owner of a Wicked Lasers 35mw Executive series pointer.
Please, I don't wanna hear any junk about how overpriced or lame Wicked Lasers are. I do not care. It was a gift, and I love it. Please do not waste this thread on controversy!
I am here for help.
Several months ago, I took a trip to humid California. Upon returning to dry AZ, I noticed my laser no longer was a dot, but rather a dot with a large ring around it. It's not noticeable when pointing long distances, but anything 100 yards or closer, it bugs me, ESPECIALLY up close. Worst of all, the laser is noticeably less bright than before (though still VERY bright, of course).
Basically, if you've been through the troubleshooting section of the Wicked Lasers Master Guide, my laser looks EXACTLY like the one with moisture issues.
I am certain that it is not on the outside of the lens. I have blown compressed air and carefully cleaned the surface; no difference. This moisture is BENEATH the lens, on the other side.
Once upon a time, I found a YouTube video demonstrating how to disassemble the laser and carefully clean the lens, but I did not have the balls or the equipment to do it, and figured i would come back to it someday. well, now I cannot find that video, or any article to demonstrate how this is done. I'm sick of being frustrated by this, and am at a loss as of what to do. I hope this thread can become helpful for other people with my problem, as i imagine this is far from an isolated case.
I've attached three pics of what it looks like on a glossy white door, the carpet, and my beige matte wall. Hope that helps...
Obviously, I want to avoid damaging my laser (further), as it is still both functional and impressive, it's just... for lack of a better word, gross. So if anyone has constructive advice/know how, please and thank you...
Thanks everyone!
I am the owner of a Wicked Lasers 35mw Executive series pointer.
Please, I don't wanna hear any junk about how overpriced or lame Wicked Lasers are. I do not care. It was a gift, and I love it. Please do not waste this thread on controversy!
I am here for help.
Several months ago, I took a trip to humid California. Upon returning to dry AZ, I noticed my laser no longer was a dot, but rather a dot with a large ring around it. It's not noticeable when pointing long distances, but anything 100 yards or closer, it bugs me, ESPECIALLY up close. Worst of all, the laser is noticeably less bright than before (though still VERY bright, of course).
Basically, if you've been through the troubleshooting section of the Wicked Lasers Master Guide, my laser looks EXACTLY like the one with moisture issues.
I am certain that it is not on the outside of the lens. I have blown compressed air and carefully cleaned the surface; no difference. This moisture is BENEATH the lens, on the other side.
Once upon a time, I found a YouTube video demonstrating how to disassemble the laser and carefully clean the lens, but I did not have the balls or the equipment to do it, and figured i would come back to it someday. well, now I cannot find that video, or any article to demonstrate how this is done. I'm sick of being frustrated by this, and am at a loss as of what to do. I hope this thread can become helpful for other people with my problem, as i imagine this is far from an isolated case.
I've attached three pics of what it looks like on a glossy white door, the carpet, and my beige matte wall. Hope that helps...
Obviously, I want to avoid damaging my laser (further), as it is still both functional and impressive, it's just... for lack of a better word, gross. So if anyone has constructive advice/know how, please and thank you...
Thanks everyone!