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Gary P Cohen
Film Handler

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From: Lambertville, NJ, USA
Registered: Aug 2014


 - posted November 26, 2017 04:06 PM      Profile for Gary P Cohen   Author's Homepage     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
Can anyone tell me if FILM RENEW can harm the magnetic stripe on Super 8. I'd also love to know the best way to use it. Spraying it on the side of the spool - does that really work? Thank you!

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Joseph Randall
Master Film Handler

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From: Wyckoff, NJ, USA
Registered: Jun 2015


 - posted November 26, 2017 04:37 PM      Profile for Joseph Randall     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
It will not harm the magnetic stripe.

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Gary P Cohen
Film Handler

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From: Lambertville, NJ, USA
Registered: Aug 2014


 - posted November 26, 2017 04:56 PM      Profile for Gary P Cohen   Author's Homepage     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
Thank you - appreciate it.

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Bryan Chernick
Jedi Master Film Handler

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From: Bothell, WA, USA
Registered: Mar 2010


 - posted November 26, 2017 08:42 PM      Profile for Bryan Chernick   Email Bryan Chernick   Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
I set up my film on a pair of rewinds then wet a small piece of cotton fabric with a few dabs of FilmRenew. Using latex or nitrile gloves fold the wetted cotton over the film so it contacts both sides of the film. With two fingers on the bottom and your thumb on top gently run the film through the wetted fabric. Re-wet and turn the fabric over as it dries and gets dirty. I use 100% cotton from old T-shirts that I cut up.

You can also soak the film in FilmRenew for a day or two before using the cotton if its really bad an dried out.

Do all this outside or in a well ventilated area. I let the film dry on the reel for a day in an outdoor cupboard before bringing them in the hose.

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Marshall Crist
Master Film Handler

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From: San Pedro, CA USA
Registered: Oct 2008


 - posted November 26, 2017 08:51 PM      Profile for Marshall Crist   Email Marshall Crist   Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
Whereas I just huff the stuff. It was nice knowing you guys.

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Gary P Cohen
Film Handler

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From: Lambertville, NJ, USA
Registered: Aug 2014


 - posted November 27, 2017 05:01 PM      Profile for Gary P Cohen   Author's Homepage     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
Thank you. If I were to soak a film, how much do you suggest. If I were to put a 400' reel of film in a tray, do actually fill the tray to submerge the reel?

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Bryan Chernick
Jedi Master Film Handler

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From: Bothell, WA, USA
Registered: Mar 2010


 - posted November 27, 2017 10:43 PM      Profile for Bryan Chernick   Email Bryan Chernick   Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
Yes, you submerge the film. Make sure you’re using metal reels, FilmRenew will melt plastic and tape splices will come loose, even if you’re using it as I described above. All splices should be cement. I put the reel of film in its metal tin then pour enough over it to completely submerge it. Unless your film is really bad this isn’t usually necessary.

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Gary P Cohen
Film Handler

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From: Lambertville, NJ, USA
Registered: Aug 2014


 - posted November 28, 2017 01:54 PM      Profile for Gary P Cohen   Author's Homepage     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
Again, many thanks!

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