Best way to clean film?

[disjecta]

Questions, questions....I have a lot recently 8)

What is the usual method for cleaning film? Do you mount the film on a projector and move the reels manually while rubbing the film with a cloth or how is it done exactly?

Also, what's the best way to keep a projector lubricated? Is it necessary, how do I do it if it is?

Thanks,

Steven

[Super8rules]

I recently have been looking into this too.

From what I have read on the net, the usual way is to put your film on two spindles, (like and editor), put cleaning solution on a lint free cloth, put the film inbetween the cloth and let it roll.

For severe cases of bad/vinegar/brittle film, I've seen some say pour the cleaning solution in an empty reel can and soak your film on it's reel in the solution for 24 hours.

[attenka]

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