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Posted by James Wilson (Member # 4620) on 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.

Posted by Andrew Woodcock (Member # 3260) on February 05, 2015, 01:16 PM:

Is this the stuff that Phil sells from CHC James?

Posted by James Wilson (Member # 4620) on February 06, 2015, 08:46 AM:

Hi Andrew,

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

Posted by Andrew Woodcock (Member # 3260) on 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.

Posted by James Wilson (Member # 4620) on 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.

Posted by Andrew Woodcock (Member # 3260) on 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.

Posted by James Wilson (Member # 4620) on 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.

[ February 07, 2015, 04:55 AM: Message edited by: James Wilson ]

Posted by Andrew Woodcock (Member # 3260) on February 06, 2015, 01:53 PM:

Will do James [Wink]

Posted by Paul Adsett (Member # 25) on February 06, 2015, 01:56 PM:

I still like ArmorAll! [Big Grin]

Posted by Jean-Marc Toussaint (Member # 270) on February 06, 2015, 02:11 PM:

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

Posted by Maurice Leakey (Member # 916) on 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.

Posted by James Wilson (Member # 4620) on 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.

Posted by Adrian Winchester (Member # 248) on 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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