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P3D Re: Film scratches (HELP!)


  • From: "Bob Porter" <bporter3d@xxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Subject: P3D Re: Film scratches (HELP!)
  • Date: Sun, 5 Dec 1999 19:45:06 -0700



>Is there anything I can do to at least reduce the
>appearance of the scratch when viewed?
>It's not deep at all, but it's across part of the picture that is just 
> >blue
>sky so it really shows up.
>Is there anything that I can rub into the scratch or something?


You might try an old darkroom trick, especially if the scratch is on the 
base side of the film rather than the emulsion side.

Nose oil! I know it sounds crazy but it really does work. Rub your finger 
across your nose or forehead and then gently rub the oil into the scratch on 
the film.

Bob Porter

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