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Author Topic: Other uses for Film-Guard Mike Blakesley Film God Posts: 12767 From: Forsyth, Montana Registered: Jun 99 posted 01-22-2002 06:17 PM                        Got a print the other day which had been marked with those automation cues that are a bar code printed on a white label. Whoever invented THAT system should be shot, but that's beside the point. I tried to peel off the label but of course it left a bunch of sticky gunk behind. On a whim I squirted a few drops of Film-Guard on it, and a few wipes with a paper towel later, the print was spotless. Waytago, FG! Anybody else find any different uses for it? Maybe it'll take gum off the floor...  |  IP: Logged Bob Maar (Maar stands for Maartini) Posts: 28608 From: New York City & Newport, RI Registered: Feb 2001 posted 01-22-2002 08:06 PM                        I have yet to try it in a Maartini, but I hear it goes well with Hampster.  |  IP: Logged Aaron Sisemore Flaming Ribs beat Reeses Peanut Butter Cups any day! Posts: 3061 From: Rockwall TX USA Registered: Sep 1999 posted 01-22-2002 09:17 PM                     FG is great for removing adhesives of any kind, even aged-on-for-years masking tape comes off relatively easily after a brief soaking-in period. Also good for removing stickers and splice tape residues. -Aaron  |  IP: Logged Ken Lackner Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1907 From: Atlanta, GA, USA Registered: Sep 2001 posted 01-23-2002 01:36 PM                     I also use it to clean around the reel changes when I build used prints. You know how they always have tons of fingerprints and dirt on them. I actually use lens tissue to be a gentle as possible with the film. ------------------ This one time, at Projection Camp, I stuck a xenon bulb....  |  IP: Logged Ethan Harper E-dawggg!!! Posts: 325 From: Plano, TX, USA Registered: May 2000 posted 01-23-2002 05:49 PM                     It works great for taking showers with when you run out of soap. It also can be used as a shampoo/conditioner in one. You can leave the house with the fresh scent of Film Guard. Note to Bob: By adding Film Guard, I guess it could no longer be a dirty Maartini. (OK Im sorry for that one) ------------------ --"That's my story and i'm sticking to it!"--  |  IP: Logged Will Kutler Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1506 From: Tucson, AZ, USA Registered: Feb 2001 posted 01-23-2002 06:06 PM                     Ken, I also use it to clean used prints at reel changes! FG is also great for removing Liquid Paper/White Out that the studios LOVE to use !  |  IP: Logged Bob Maar (Maar stands for Maartini) Posts: 28608 From: New York City & Newport, RI Registered: Feb 2001 posted 01-23-2002 07:40 PM                        Ethan, Just for kicks I added some to my Maartini.....The onions disappeared and the glass melted. I had to lick my fingers.  |  IP: Logged Randy Stankey Film God Posts: 6539 From: Erie, Pennsylvania Registered: Jun 99 posted 01-23-2002 08:59 PM                     If you put FilmGuard in your martini you'll still wake up with a headache in the morning but at least your vision will be clear!  |  IP: Logged Rachel Gilardi Madam Moderator Posts: 2214 From: Peabody, MA, USA Registered: Dec 2007 posted 01-24-2002 05:02 AM                     I feed it to my hampster; it helps for a nice shiny coat. Also works great as lotion....nice and smooth.  |  IP: Logged Ken Lackner Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1907 From: Atlanta, GA, USA Registered: Sep 2001 posted 01-24-2002 05:36 PM                     Of course Bruce likes to just drink it straight up. I prefer it on the rocks.  |  IP: Logged

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