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Topic: European distributor for FilmGuard
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Brad Miller
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Posts: 17775
From: Plano, TX (36.2 miles NW of Rockwall)
Registered: May 99
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posted 04-28-2001 03:02 AM
F.Y.I. for all those interested...We have now set up a dealer/distributor for Film-Tech cleaning products in the UK. Contact: Jack Roe (CS) Limited
Poplar House
Peterstow
Ross-on Wye, Herefordshire HR9 6JR
United Kingdom
www.jack-roe.co.uk
Email sales@jack-roe.co.uk FilmGuard and Film-Tech media pads can now be purchased directly through Jack Roe and they will be handling distribution on that side of the planet for us.
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Bernard Tonks
Jedi Master Film Handler
Posts: 619
From: Cranleigh, Surrey, England
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 06-23-2001 09:15 AM
An observation on how an exhibitor in the UK is getting along with FilmGuard, for those who might be interested in further knowledge of the product.I have very successfully cleaned end of trailers policy tags & sales trailers. The method was by hand on the rewind bench with a Jay cloth as the application pad for the FilmGuard. As per the instructions, you need only to apply a small amount as it does spread, treating all areas of the film. I was concerned that it might effect the automation pulses being paper backed type, also the Cinemation pick-up roller, to the contrary, pulses have passed through perfectly every time. Normally I replace all pulses after 4 weeks run, they now look as lasting double that amount. There is no doubt that FilmGuard can certainly clean film, I shall have to improve on my application methods, maybe with paper towelling next. I only wish that I could invest in a Kelmar cleaner with the media pads. I do however use PTR rollers as my most economical way of keeping mostly first run release prints clean, and I wouldn’t be without them!
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Andy Muirhead
Master Film Handler
Posts: 323
From: Galashiels, Scotland
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 06-23-2001 06:55 PM
We have just received our first bottle of Filmguard on Tuesday from Jack Roe, after placing our order at the weekend, so service is excellent.We are half-way into our first week with Filmguard and, without dry web cleaners, are just applying to top and bottom of print. However the result so far has been outstanding. The first print i applied filmguard to has been a print that has been plagued with static every run. The first run after filmguard was applied ran smooth, and every run since. Also the machines are a bit cleaner after every run now. So, i think the general consenus is NICE ONE BRAD! Although Brad, one question i have about treating our films with filmguard this way, ie applying a coat to the top and bottom of a print using a cloth, does this only have to be done once in a prints life, or does it have to be "topped up" now and again?
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Bernard Tonks
Jedi Master Film Handler
Posts: 619
From: Cranleigh, Surrey, England
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 06-24-2001 04:01 PM
One question to Brad on FilmGuard.What is considered the most suitable material to use for hand application on the rewind bench for cleaning and lubrication. The UK Jay cloth (stronger than paper) seems to be efficient but could be wasteful as being too absorbent. I did try a Selvyt cloth which is superior to a chamois leather and can be washed when soiled, however I found that this was not sufficiently absorbent enough to hold the FilmGuard. So far I am very impressed with the product. I shall look forward this week to trying edge lubricating my new copy of “Shrek”. Many thanks.
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I will order from this guy next time. FYI i used to order FG from the US and shipped with UPS, NOT CHEAP! 
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