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Rob Young.
Phenomenal Film Handler

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From: Cheshire, U.K.
Registered: Dec 2003

posted August 10, 2004 06:37 AM

I have been trying to get hold of some more Thermofilm (my ten bottles bought three or four years ago has finally run out) and was disappointed to discover that my last known source (a supplier previously recommended here on the forum) has also run out and can't supply any more.

I know it's discontinued, but does anyone have any ideas where else to try for old stock?

I've tried everything else, but nothing is as good, especially at lubricating prints.

I've had a bit of trouble treating new prints (from a quality dealer also well known to many of us). Super prints, but I can't find a really safe cleaning fluid to use on them; only Thermofilm will do!!!

Anyone any ideas; or a spare bottle to sell (I know they're like gold dust)!

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Kevin Faulkner
Film God

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From: Essex UK
Registered: Jun 2003

posted August 10, 2004 07:13 AM

My fav used to be 2.22 and again there are no supplies left. Classic sell Cresclean which does do a good job. I find it best to apply while projecting as it seems to evaporate the solvent but leave a good coating of wax on the film. Light scratches will virtually dissapear. [Smile]

Kev.

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Tony Milman
Phenomenal Film Handler

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From: United Kingdom
Registered: Jun 2003

posted August 10, 2004 10:53 AM

Rob

If only we could get the formula.......

Has anyone in the uk tried out film guard or film renew? Can you buyit in the UK? If not is anyone interested in sharing the cost of a small barrel?

Tony

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Ian O'Reilly
Jedi Master Film Handler

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From: London
Registered: Jun 2003

posted August 10, 2004 11:31 AM

Tony
I have the formula for film cleaning / waxing that we used to use when I had the film Laboratory.
Trouble is that one of the chemicials that is used in manufacture in now banned and no longer avaiable (CFC's)not ozone freindly, that's why if you stand outside our old Rayners Lane shop on a clear night you can see outer space !! [Roll Eyes]

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Mark Todd
Film God

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From: UK
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posted August 10, 2004 01:28 PM

Maybe you can find a suitable alternative for that solvent Ian and get some made up?????
We could do with a cleaner as good as thermo film that leaves a nice thin film of grease etc behind.
Best Mark.

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Rob Young.
Phenomenal Film Handler

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From: Cheshire, U.K.
Registered: Dec 2003

posted August 10, 2004 02:20 PM

Kevin, 2.22 was great stuff, especially at making scratches less visable.

I use cresclean too and like it, but haven't been using it long term like Thermofilm, which I have the most confidence in (I believe even 2.22 was know to have some long term detrimental affects if over-applied).

I know that another cleaner that most of us are aware of is not too friendly toward acetate stock.

Tony, I believe Film Guard and Film Renew both have a good reputation (with acetate stock as well [Confused]

) and it's a shame it's not readily available to try in Blighty.

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Adrian Winchester
Film God

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From: Croydon, London, UK
Registered: Aug 2004

posted August 11, 2004 05:12 PM

Presumably LGP - have now finally said they have no more stock? I ask because I lost count of the number of times that they were selling 'the last few cans' at a convention - and then a few more miraculously appeared at the next one! If they don't have it, it's extremely unlikely that any other dealers have old stock. I still have a couple of cans but I wish I'd bought more while I could!

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Mark Todd
Film God

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From: UK
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posted August 11, 2004 05:21 PM

So how about knocking something out Ian or giving us the info so we can do it.
Best Mark.

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Adrian Winchester
Film God

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From: Croydon, London, UK
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posted August 11, 2004 08:35 PM

No one has mentioned the one that Derann now sells. Can anyone offer an opinion on this?

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Mark Todd
Film God

Posts: 3846
From: UK
Registered: Aug 2003

posted August 12, 2004 04:04 AM

Yes don`t use it on acetate if you can help it as it can cause curl and warping, edges pulling in a bit etc. Doesn`t really free up actetate anyway to run better.
Fine on polyster, all evapourates off.
All in all not bad for modern poly stock as a cleaner.
best Mark.

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John Clancy
Phenomenal Film Handler

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From: Cornwall
Registered: Jun 2003

posted August 16, 2004 03:29 AM

Just to make you all feel a little better, I have enough stock of Thermofilm to keep me going for about 10 years.

I did buy enough of the stuff when Larry was selling the "last few cans".

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Ian O'Reilly
Jedi Master Film Handler

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From: London
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posted August 16, 2004 11:29 AM

Bad News John... It goes off after 2 years. [Big Grin]

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Kevin Faulkner
Film God

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From: Essex UK
Registered: Jun 2003

posted August 16, 2004 05:23 PM

Yes I have heard that to be the case as well. Wonder what goes off? [Frown]

Kev

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John Clancy
Phenomenal Film Handler

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From: Cornwall
Registered: Jun 2003

posted August 17, 2004 01:56 AM

Damn it! And Larry had already had it in store for four years!!!

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