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Author Topic: Cleaning rollers? Jan Hackett Expert Film Handler Posts: 148 From: Albuquerque, NM, USA Registered: Apr 2002 posted 04-28-2002 09:55 AM                     What is the best way to clean filmpath plastic rollers out side the projector head? ------------------ Jan Hackett Theater Operations Manager Extreme Screen Dynatheater NM Museum of Natural History Foundation  |  IP: Logged Gordon McLeod Film God Posts: 9532 From: Toronto Ontario Canada Registered: Jun 99 posted 04-28-2002 10:13 AM                     If they are the standard plastic platter type guidance rollers I use alchol on a kimtuff to wipe the flange area down  |  IP: Logged Brad Haven Master Film Handler Posts: 300 From: fremantle, West Australia Registered: Aug 2001 posted 04-28-2002 11:11 AM                     Strange that you should ask this, as i just stripped and cleaned all mine today. We have speco LP270's. I was taught to strip them off and bath them in metho/shellite and then dry , lube and then re fit . Not having a spare set makes it difficult, so i have to rely on good timing and strip a plate when not being used. My chief always said that he used to do it once aweek at his old cinema, but they had a spare set of rollers, so we only get to do it once every few months or when required. i would also like to hear of other methods (if any?) and also, how often is recommended?.  |  IP: Logged Scott Manley Film Handler Posts: 59 From: Austin, TX USA Registered: May 2001 posted 04-28-2002 11:39 AM                     Hi Jan, I heard you had taken over the Dynamax Theater....I was the one from Iwerks who installed the theater.....the rollers in question would be best cleaned with the cine clean you should have on hand...or alcohol would work....don't soak them but i've used a toohbrush and cineclean to clean them before.... I had some questions about your sound problem you had posted if you're still interested in discussing it. Have a great day.. Scott  |  IP: Logged Jan Hackett Expert Film Handler Posts: 148 From: Albuquerque, NM, USA Registered: Apr 2002 posted 04-29-2002 09:16 AM                     Scott, Hi I have been looking for you. WOuld love to discuss with you my booth probs. Are you still with Iwerks? ------------------ Jan Hackett Theater Operations Manager Extreme Screen Dynatheater NM Museum of Natural History Foundation  |  IP: Logged Scott Manley Film Handler Posts: 59 From: Austin, TX USA Registered: May 2001 posted 04-29-2002 10:18 AM                     Yes I still do work for Iwerks....I also work on movie theaters here in TX......I would be happy to talk to you.....email me a number I could reach you and I will discuss your problems with you....email me at SWMTEK@aol.com Scott  |  IP: Logged

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