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Author Topic: Alcohol David Whitbeck Film Handler Posts: 70 From: Tempe, AZ Registered: Jun 2001 posted 12-13-2003 02:41 PM                     Back in the day when I was cleaning a bunch of used AW3s that we were getting ready to install I went on an alcohol binge. I found that it cleaned more efficiently than my other love, Simple Green. Anyhow, I basically cleaned the entire units with alcohol. Making sure this was OK I checked with the techs that were doing our installs, they said it should be no problem. Now I come here to this Harkins and our tech says no alcohol on the rollers as it will dry them out... They insist on 409 for all of the platter unit cleaning and then using alcohol to finish off the platters themselves. Where do I stand here? Is alcohol an acceptable cleaner for these Christies or no? At the same time, is 409 or Simple Green acceptable?  |  IP: Logged Mike Olpin Chop Chop! Posts: 1852 From: Dallas, TX Registered: Jan 2002 posted 12-13-2003 02:45 PM                     I use 409 to clean the platter surfaces and rollers, works beautifully. Quick note: FilmGuard is also great to use when cleaning out the projector gate. It takes all the build up on the tension bands right off!  |  IP: Logged David Whitbeck Film Handler Posts: 70 From: Tempe, AZ Registered: Jun 2001 posted 12-13-2003 02:50 PM                     I could imagine the battle trying to get Film Guard at this place, they go for quantity not quality here. I usually use alcohol on the bands as that is definitely no problem, although if 409 takes the build up right off I'll give that a go in that area.  |  IP: Logged Chris Hipp Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1462 From: Mesquite, Tx (east of Dallas) Registered: Jul 2003 posted 12-13-2003 02:51 PM                     I always use foaming germicidal cleaner for jsut about everything having to do with film transport. Works great for platters, MUTs, reels, centerdrop split reels. Makes aluminum parts (like platter decks look brand new) and it doesnt leave any residue behind. I dont use it for the projector or lamphouse of course.  |  IP: Logged Jeff Stricker Master Film Handler Posts: 481 From: Calumet, Mi USA Registered: Nov 1999 posted 12-13-2003 03:59 PM                     Is foaming germicidal cleaner basically "Scrubbing Bubbles"? That's the stuff I've used to clean up the carcasses of these vintage projectors I've restored. It's great stuff.  |  IP: Logged Don Anderson Master Film Handler Posts: 312 From: West Bend, WI, USA Registered: Mar 2000 posted 12-13-2003 07:09 PM                     Don't use rubbing alcohol or denatured alcohol on any rubber parts. It does dry the rubber. I'd be careful using any type of cleaning solvent on any rubber rollers. Use a clean rag dampened with good old H2O. Must equipment manufacturers recommend nothing but water to clean rubber parts.  |  IP: Logged Gordon McLeod Film God Posts: 9532 From: Toronto Ontario Canada Registered: Jun 99 posted 12-13-2003 07:18 PM                     I use alchol to clean rubber pinch rollers all the time and never has an issue with it just don't sock it on  |  IP: Logged Michael Schaffer "Where is the Boardwalk Hotel?" Posts: 4143 From: Boston, MA Registered: Apr 2002 posted 12-13-2003 07:30 PM                        Is "Scrubbing Bubbles" also good to clean out all the mess and goo in the belt and gear compartments? Can you simply wash it down the sink or is it environmentally dangerous? What other solutions do you use to degrease and degoo?  |  IP: Logged Carl Martin Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1424 From: Oakland, CA, USA Registered: Feb 2002 posted 12-14-2003 02:04 AM                        hmm, the platter rollers aren't rubber (are they?). i clean them frequently with alcohol. i used to clean the decks with alcohol too but in another thread someone said that corrodes the aluminum. indeed, it did leave black stains on the paper towels. now i just use dry towels for that. carl  |  IP: Logged Jeff Stricker Master Film Handler Posts: 481 From: Calumet, Mi USA Registered: Nov 1999 posted 12-14-2003 02:59 AM                     Yes Gordon, I've used alcohol on tape deck pinch rollers for 45 years --- home and broadcast stuff. Never had any problems.  |  IP: Logged Paul G. Thompson The Weenie Man Posts: 4718 From: Mount Vernon WA USA Registered: Nov 2000 posted 12-14-2003 03:11 AM                     Simple Green works great on just about anything. I have used it to de-louse printed circuit boards in transmitters, degreasing engine parts, projector parts, projector castings, etc. It is strong enough to do deep cleaning and as long as you don't let it soak too long, it usually will not damage the paint job unless you let it sit too long. However, it is much easier on the skin. Scrubbing Bubbles works great! However, it has a ton of "red flags." I would certainly recommend reading the warnings and precautions if you use Scrubbing Bubbles. It'll chew up skin and aluminum, and the fumes can be toxic.  |  IP: Logged Tim Reed Better Projection Pays Posts: 5246 From: Northampton, PA Registered: Sep 1999 posted 12-14-2003 10:51 AM                       Gordon was using alcohol when he wrote that, too.  |  IP: Logged Ken Layton Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1452 From: Olympia, Wash. USA Registered: Sep 1999 posted 12-14-2003 11:57 AM                     I've always used alcohol on rubber pinch rollers without any problems. I don't go overboard with it.  |  IP: Logged David Whitbeck Film Handler Posts: 70 From: Tempe, AZ Registered: Jun 2001 posted 12-14-2003 04:18 PM                     So is it legit on platter rollers or no?  |  IP: Logged Manny Knowles "What are these things and WHY are they BLUE???" Posts: 4247 From: Bloomington, IN, USA Registered: Feb 2002 posted 12-14-2003 04:39 PM                     quote: our tech says no alcohol on the rollers Does it really matter what we have to say?  |  IP: Logged

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