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Topic: Should i clean my film
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Tim Christian
Expert Film Handler
Posts: 219
From: Norfolk, UK
Registered: Jun 2003
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posted December 01, 2003 05:01 PM
quote: Tim,
Why do you not lubricate the films?
Tony,
Firstly, I'm lubricating the projector film path. Those spray polishes are really very hard wearing. (I'd use a silicone lubricant, but when you ask about long-term safety with plastics, the manufacturers get very coy.) Secondly, I feel that anything applied to a film that may make it to any extent sticky is likely to hold onto dirt or grit.
It is amazing how much dirt builds up, especially in the gate, even when running clean films through them. Dual gauge Eumigs with removable gate assemblies are easy to clean. For the others - than goodness for cotton buds!
<gloat>I found a Casablanca trailer!</gloat>
-------------------- Tim
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