[Frameworks] removing tape residue from a negative

[John Woods]

Would lighter fluid or Isopropyl alcohol also be useful for cleaning film 
transports and as a general film lubricant?




----- Original Message ----
From: Jean-Louis Seguin <seguin at alcor.concordia.ca>
To: Experimental Film Discussion List <frameworks at jonasmekasfilms.com>
Sent: Tue, April 26, 2011 5:56:57 AM
Subject: Re: [Frameworks] removing tape residue from a negative


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
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