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Topic: Anyone have anything good to say about Vitafilm?
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Adrian Winchester
Film God
Posts: 2941
From: Croydon, London, UK
Registered: Aug 2004
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posted February 02, 2012 10:33 PM
On forums, I've seen no end of critial comment about Vitafilm, and these nearly always dismiss the makers claims that it usually cures VS as complete nonsense. However, I just happened to come across an eBay seller who must act as an agent for Vitafilm, in view of the amount of it he sells. I was curious to see his feedback, and found stacks of positive feedback from Vitafilm customers, some of which made references to a "great product". But on the other hand, I'm yet to see anyone claim that it cured their VS print.
So, it's hard to reconcile these things, so I wondered if anyone here has anything positive to say about it? It seems to be the claims regarding VS that annoy some collectors, so might it be fair to say that if you don't buy it to cure VS, it's a good product? I'm surprised that the claims regarding VS continue, as surely every time it fails to do this, it makes the buyers less likely to purchase it again.
-------------------- Adrian Winchester
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Brad Miller
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Posts: 525
From: Dallas, TX, USA
Registered: Jun 2003
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posted February 04, 2012 02:04 AM
It is the false advertising I have an issue with.
#1 It can't by definition be the "original formula" or they are breaking all kinds of laws due to the original chemical composition, of which the EPA has stepped in and put an end to.
#2 It does not cure VS. Nothing does. Nothing. I repeat, nothing. Yes most people agree cleaning the films will extend the useful life if VS starts, but the slower drying the cleaner used, the better the result. Did I mention that even though death may be delayed a bit, there is still nothing to reverse or cure VS. Yup, nothing.
That being said, the original Vitafilm was pretty good if you were seeking a fast drying (almost immediate) film cleaner and didn't mind the headaches from the chemicals. I've not heard good things about the new version though from collectors whom opinion I trust who have tried it. Again, it can't be the original version per the law, but whatever.
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