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Topic: Is this a normal amount of crud?

John Vice
Junior
Posts: 21
From: Lexington, KY, USA
Registered: Sep 2016

posted October 05, 2016 05:20 PM

First time cleaning films with Film Renew and PecPads. I seem to be getting more gunk than I anticipated. Is this a normal amount for a 50' reel?

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Guy Taylor, Jr.
Jedi Master Film Handler

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From: Galveston, Texas, U.S.A.
Registered: Mar 2007

posted October 05, 2016 06:00 PM

That is typical, yes. You will be surprised at how smooth the film runs thru the projector wants it has been cleaned and lubricated.

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Douglas Meltzer
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From: New York, NY, USA
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posted October 06, 2016 10:09 AM

John,

I've seen worse!

By the way, this could be my favorite topic title ever!

Doug

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Steve Klare
Film Guy

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From: Long Island, NY, USA
Registered: Jun 2003

posted October 06, 2016 12:36 PM

quote:
Is this a normal amount of crud?

-for an engine dipstick it's nearly sterile.

-for a Kleenex...call your Doctor!

Seems to me I remember that particular shade of green cleaning Kodachrome...it's been a while, though.

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Joe Caruso
Film God

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From: USA
Registered: Jun 2003

posted October 06, 2016 03:07 PM

I know crud when I see it - I'll leave that joke to everyone else - Shorty

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Steve Klare
Film Guy

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From: Long Island, NY, USA
Registered: Jun 2003

posted October 06, 2016 03:47 PM

I'm not sure that's crud at all....

-might be schmutz!

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Osi Osgood
Film God

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From: Mountian Home, ID.
Registered: Jul 2005

posted October 07, 2016 11:50 AM

Neah! We have Smutz running all around our neighborhood, with no dog collar or chains. I wouldn't mind too much but they get into our garbage ... to which, when I see it, I say ....

" Ahhh SMUTZ! "

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Steven J Kirk
Jedi Master Film Handler

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From: Southern England
Registered: Apr 2008

posted October 07, 2016 02:48 PM

I'd say that is the top end of 'normal'. The film needed cleaning. Discard the cloth every 50ft. But use both sides. Good luck...

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John Vice
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From: Lexington, KY, USA
Registered: Sep 2016

posted October 07, 2016 04:10 PM

That's probably 50' worth of gunk, but honestly, I usually switch out pads before I finish a roll.

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