[filmscanners] apology and more info re: About cleansing

["Rob Geraghty" <robg@wordweb.com>]

My apologies to everyone on the list about the multiple messages - the proxy
through which I was sending the messages somehow sends multiple button
clicks in such a way that several copies of the message result.  I don't
know why this happens, it doesn't happen all the time, and unfortunately the
only thing I can do about it is avoid sending messages while logged in
through that proxy. :(

Further to my comment about PEC12.  In the USA it's possible to get special
wipes which are presoaked with PEC12.  As far as I know it's not possible to
get them in Australia - I had to import the bottle of PEC12 I have as it
was!  PEC12 is very effective at removing dirt and mould, and I am also
hoping that it does a good enough job of removing mould that it discourages
regrowth.  However - the mould eats the emulsion so bear in mind that you
may end up with blank spots on your film.  It's *not* the fault of the
cleaner, but the effect of the mould eating the emulsion.  In some cases I
would wonder whether it's better to scan the image with the mould on it,
because some of the emulsion at the edges of the growth may be unstable -
either way it would make sens eto do a before and after scan.  PEC12 can
leave a residue on the surface of the film.  Other than cleaning it again
with more clean PEC12 I don't have any suggestions for removing it - but
others who have used it more may be able to comment.  I doubt the residue
would be noticeable in a scan but it *may* alter the contrast slightly.

Others on the list have suggested soaking in PEC12 for particularly
difficult grime.  I've never tried this.

Rob

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