[AMIA-L] SAFE, CHEAP FILM CLEANER

["J. Fred MacDonald" <macfilms@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Goo-Gone has two major shortcomings: 1) it is very expensive to use as a
film cleaner, and 2) IT STINKS--terrible smell.   For years I have used
Carpel-o-Peel as a spot cleaner for dirty film.  It has no odor; it is not a
carcinogen, so no gas mask is required to use it; it is safe to touch, so
you can use a cloth moistened with this mineral spirits cleaner and no find
your skin discolored; and a gallon of the stuff is very cheap.
   Carpel, a company that sells recycled videotapes, sells it as a solvent
for gummy labels.  But Carpel-o-Peel unsticks everything--even band-aid
residue on your skin.
   Several years ago, I discovered that it works excellently on films: no
fumes, no residue, no chemical interaction with the film.  In short, it's a
great tool for collector and archivist.
   My supplier is Matt Ender.  He can be reached at: 877-246-0712.  Try it,
you'll love it.

J. Fred MacDonald
MacDonald & Associates