[Frameworks] removing tape residue from a negative

[Jean-Louis Seguin]

On 2011-04-24, at 2:53 PM, John Woods wrote:

> I've got some 16mm colour negative found footage on a core with the intriguing 
> title on the can of "timelapse". A piece of tape was laid across the film and 
> its now left a sticky residue behind, that would probably gum up the film 
> transports. Would FilmRenew or a similar product be a good option or just plain 
> old water? Usually I use GooGone for these type of problems but I don't think 
> that would be good for the film.
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> JW


I would suggest using naphta, which is available commercially as lighter fluid or coleman fuel. Won't damage film.

Cheers,
Jean-Louis