lens cover for LX5

  • steve k
    buffalo co. wi.
    Posts: 219
    January 1, 2009 at 7:04 pm #1300001

    I am looking for a clear plastic lens cover for my LX5, I have seen a few on the ice in use but forgot to ask where they bought them at. Now I can only find one for the vex,s. It is a 2008 LX5 any help would be great. Thanks in advance.

    Jesse Krook
    Y.M.H.
    Posts: 6403
    January 1, 2009 at 7:07 pm #733125

    I have a friend that bought one for a Vex and made some modifications with a dremel and it now fits his Marcum. Just a thought

    woody-1961
    Menomonie,Wi
    Posts: 547
    January 1, 2009 at 7:25 pm #733130

    Mills Fleet Farm has them for the vex for 16.95 just bought one last weekend..like jesse said maybe with some creative work on it it could fit yours if you dont have any luck.the cover also magnafies the screen.good luck

    scottsteil
    Central MN
    Posts: 3817
    January 2, 2009 at 1:16 am #733181

    To get a lens cover for the MarCum you can buy one for a Vex and then sand out the inside to make it fit. You will need some type of electric sander/Drill. I know in the past MarCum never had a cover, not sure if that has changed.

    steve k
    buffalo co. wi.
    Posts: 219
    January 2, 2009 at 1:25 am #733188

    thanks guys looks like I will have to modify one.

    Joel Nelson
    Moderator
    Southeast MN
    Posts: 3137
    January 5, 2009 at 2:38 am #734002

    I’ve seen guys take a Taco Bell cup or a small coffee can, buzz off the top and pressure fit when needed. Looks unsightly but gets the job done, and maybe those ideas can do in a pinch.

    Joel

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    January 5, 2009 at 4:33 am #734053

    I hate to go all McGyver on this one but if all you’re looking for is a snow shield to keep the snow from accumulating around the face of the marcum how about clear saran wrap stretched over the face and a big rubber band around the housing to hold it in place?

    And I’m only halfway kidding.

    mnfish
    Lake Elmo MN
    Posts: 1104
    January 5, 2009 at 1:21 pm #734087

    They actually make a shower cap like thing that fits over plates and bowls. I think you can get them at the grocery store? If not how about a shower cap? Those are clear and should work good?

    troy_blackstad
    Hastings MN
    Posts: 263
    January 7, 2009 at 2:46 am #734704

    Quote:

    I hate to go all McGyver on this one

    I’m going to try this.. Thanks

    showags
    Hastings, MN
    Posts: 518
    January 8, 2009 at 5:20 pm #735326

    A guy could take a small chunk of window draft guard plastic, some removable adhesive and stretch it over, adhere, and then heat to a crystal clear view!

    crwzko
    St. Cloud, MN
    Posts: 42
    January 20, 2009 at 8:20 pm #739519

    I just finished modifying a Vex cover for my LX-5. I used a small drum sanding wheel that fit in the chuck of my benchtop drill press. Sand down the nubs and a couple of passes around the inner edge and it fits. Take care not to scar the viewing surface. I put a wrap of electrical tape for good measure and it looks good to go.

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