film cleaner--ok to use?

[BolexPlusx]

Does this cleaner have a lubricant? For motion pictures that is probably more important than the cleaner itself.

I clean my films on my editor/viewer all the time. It's OK although doing it on a set of rewinds would probably be less awkward. The viewer does get in the way.

I use Neumade Xekote II and I bought it at Chambless:

http://www.chamblesscineequip.com/Default.htm

[Mike Buckles]

It says "cleans and lubricates" on the bottle..although who knows? Is the Tshirt ok for a wipe, or will that scratch it?

[Mike Buckles]

Went to the local camera store today, inquired about film cleaners...they had a brand called "Edwal Anti-Stat Film Cleaner"...it says it is for acetate and polyester based film...and it mentions about being careful around splices...this is all they had...think it would be ok to use? I asked about cleaning pads, and the guy said to just use a clean, soft cotton t-shirt, and that would be fine...is that ok? Also, I don't have a set of rewinds to use...can i string it up on a super 8 editor I have and use that to wind it?

[cameraguy]

I use this Flannel cloth myself to clean film and it has never scratched. The seller does not have any for auction at the moment but if you email him I am sure he has some to sell.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=1369605288

[Mike Buckles]

I see that Chambless also has a flannel roll for sale...I think i'll order a roll of that, and some of their film cleaner. thanks for all the help, guys! mike