8mm Forum: How to clean or lubricate film?

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Posted by Austin Holcomb (Member # 2507) on June 05, 2012, 01:03 AM:

Are there any household products or chemicles you can buy to use to lubricate or clean film without harming?
Thanks
Austin

Posted by Joe Balitzki (Member # 438) on June 05, 2012, 01:54 AM:

There are, but they are flammable. Also, they can possibly damage the print being cleaned. Your best bet is to use cleaners specifically made for film. Yes they are expensive, but why take a chance? You will notice that I didn't say which household products you could try; do so at your own risk.

Posted by Austin Holcomb (Member # 2507) on June 05, 2012, 02:11 AM:

If its got a chance at ruining my film ill pass. I rather have dirty film than film that clean but unwatchable anyday!
Thanks
Austin

Posted by Joe Balitzki (Member # 438) on June 05, 2012, 02:29 AM:

No, you do not want dirt causing damage to the film. Urbanski Film has a selection of cleaners and a link to instructions on how to clean a print. He has a website and also sells on eBay. If you have a dirty/oily print, it will cause scratch damage. Also, a cleaner with lubricant ensures smooth projection. If the film is filthy, you most certainly want to clean it. All this work and expense is part of the hobby. But us Old Timers wouldn't have it any other way! [Smile]

Posted by Austin Holcomb (Member # 2507) on June 05, 2012, 02:31 AM:

Thanks for the help!
Austin

Posted by Douglas Meltzer (Member # 28) on June 05, 2012, 09:03 AM:

Austin,

There are a ton of threads here about cleaning prints. You can use the search function to look up "film cleaning", "Film Renew", or "FilmGuard" to find lots of info.

Doug

Posted by Paul Adsett (Member # 25) on June 05, 2012, 11:15 AM:

Dare I mention Armourall wipes? [Big Grin]

Posted by Austin Holcomb (Member # 2507) on June 05, 2012, 12:21 PM:

Thanks Doug next time i have a question i will try searching it.
Thanks
Austin

Posted by Dino Everette (Member # 1378) on June 07, 2012, 01:09 AM:

save up some money and invest in a film-o-clean and use it with film guard and you will never be unhappy.....

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