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James Wilson
Expert Film Handler

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From: Norwich, UK
Registered: Jan 2015

posted February 05, 2015 01:13 PM

Hi,
I`ve been using Cresclean film cleaner for some time now, can someone tell me if they`ve tried it and what they think of it.
Many Thanks,
James.

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Andrew Woodcock
Film God

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From: Manchester Uk
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posted February 05, 2015 01:16 PM

Is this the stuff that Phil sells from CHC James?

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James Wilson
Expert Film Handler

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posted February 06, 2015 08:46 AM

Hi Andrew,

If you mean Classic Home Cinemas, the answer is yes.
Regards,
James

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Andrew Woodcock
Film God

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posted February 06, 2015 09:44 AM

I have never tried it James and yes CHC is shortened for Classic Home Cinema, do you find it is a decent cleaner and does it lubricate your films and film path as well as actually clean them.

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James Wilson
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posted February 06, 2015 10:40 AM

Hi Andrew,

I think it`s brilliant I`ve been using it for a long time now, I always clean films before transfer, yes it lubricates cleans film & projector what more can I say, give it a try I don`t think you will be disappointed, and it`s not to expensive.
Regards,
James.

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Andrew Woodcock
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posted February 06, 2015 10:47 AM

Yes, I may just do that James, as ordinarily I am a huge fan of Filmguard, however my Goko RM8008 doesn't seem to like it anywhere near its capstan roller!

Great stuff when used on projectors though with actual sprockets and shutter claws as opposed to prisms and a capstan drive only to drive the film through the machine.

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James Wilson
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posted February 06, 2015 11:05 AM

Hi Andrew,

My Sankyo 2000H sprocket less uses rollers and a pull down claw,
never had any problems with it, give a go I think you will be pleasantly surprised. If you do try it let me know what you think.
Regards,
James.

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Andrew Woodcock
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posted February 06, 2015 01:53 PM

Will do James [Wink]

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Paul Adsett
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posted February 06, 2015 01:56 PM

I still like ArmorAll! [Big Grin]

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Jean-Marc Toussaint
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posted February 06, 2015 02:11 PM

I knew you'd say that, Paul! [Big Grin]

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Maurice Leakey
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posted February 06, 2015 02:53 PM

Classic Home Cinema charge £8.00 for a 250cc bottle of Cresclean. Phil makes no comment about how much film can be treated with 250cc.

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James Wilson
Expert Film Handler

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From: Norwich, UK
Registered: Jan 2015

posted February 07, 2015 05:02 AM

Hi All,

I find it lasts quite a while, A 250cc bottle lasts me about six months with regular use, I`ve never checked how much film it does I just keep cleaning till the cloth gets dirty, but it seems to go on & on.
Regards,
James.

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Adrian Winchester
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From: Croydon, London, UK
Registered: Aug 2004

posted February 07, 2015 01:51 PM

I've used it and I wouldn't discourage anyone from trying it. However, be careful if you use it soon after making some tape splices on a print. I once did this and made the mistake of putting the 16mm film in a can. At least the splices near the outside then needed to be replaced.

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