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Photographic Solutions PEC-12 2 oz Photographic Emulsion Cleaner with Dropper Tip Photographic Solutions PEC-12 2 oz Photographic Emulsion Cleaner with Dropper Tip

Photographic Solutions PEC-12 2 oz Photographic Emulsion Cleaner with Dropper Tip

Photographic Solutions PEC-12 2 oz Photographic Emulsion Cleaner with Dropper Tip Photographic Solutions PEC-12 2 oz Photographic Emulsion Cleaner with Dropper Tip
$ 12.95

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Based on 367 ratings
Giftable
9.29
Customer service
9.39
Packaging
9.10
Value for money
9.20

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Product Description

There is now a dropper tip on the bottle, not a spray bottle, so the bottle is now 2 oz instead of 1 It is large
The emulsion does not suffer from the rapid evaporation of Pec-12
is intended for use with contemporary, hardened silver-based films (slides and negatives), as well as paper (color, B&W, fibre, RC).
Using PEC-12 you can remove virtually any non water-soluble stain from film or printed surfaces, including ballpoint ink, most permanent inks, and finger oils

Questions & Answers

Are 8mm and 16mm film safe to be developed with this product?

The answer is yes, but. Splicing adhesives can dissolve if exposed to PEC- for an extended period of time

Do I use this in a specific way? Is it as simple as spraying (the spray one I had) and wiping?

You can use their wipes or Pec Pads to clean your pecs. The last time I sprayed the cleaning solution directly onto the area to be cleaned, I was too young

How does it remove fibrous residue left on a negative that is still damp from being placed in a glassine envelope before it is fully ?

That should be the case.

Is this procedure effective for removing old varnish from a portrait print in a studio?

Following the instructions is quite important when it comes to using this solvent since it won't damage the gelatin in Thus, I believe that it will allow varnish to be removed. The removal of varnish is not an easy task and, unless it is your case, you should get the help of a professional. I know from my experience in painting restoration.

Selected User Reviews For Photographic Solutions PEC-12 2 oz Photographic Emulsion Cleaner with Dropper Tip

Photographs clean well with this cleaner
4/5

You will need to read the online tutorials so you can effectively use it. I find it very important. There is no doubt that the solution is good at removing ink and dirt from the surface of a photo, and a little bit The scanner works well for me as long as the photo has a sealed surface, and I have pictures from as early as the 1880s. This is how I prepare for a presentation The best way to scan 1960s photos is to scan the raw photo, then test a spot on the edge, clean it if possible & Update your scanner. Taking the long way reduces the risk, but it takes longer. You can also easily determine which photos will dissolve under the solution and which ones benefit from cleaning once you find out which ones.

Jeremias Bush
Jeremias Bush
| Jul 18, 2021
Have you noticed an improvement in the slides since they were cleaned? Was the streak persistent? It is true
4/5

Did it remove dirt? Yes, it did. Do you think the slides are better now that they've been cleaned? This is debatable. Use this stuff only if your slides are really dirty. If you do not need it, do not use it. My goal was to conserve as much of this stuff as possible. I used cotton swabs and as little of it as possible The slide was streaked, leaving a very slight but evident smear. Although it removed dust that couldn't be removed with a dry brush or compressed air, it also removed the dust that wasn't picked up by compressed air or blown off by compressed air. Using cotton swabs, I also found that the cardboard slide carriers were catching fibers from the cotton swabs that harmed the pictures much more than the dust I was attempting It surely isn't worth the time and effort of blindly deleting every slide, it might be more meaningful if there were a blatant thumb print on slide 6 and I really, really like slide 6. EDITOR'S NOTE I have a bit more experience with this stuff since I have gone through 1160 slides and I did not have anything else to use to clean them. It took me a while to clean the first slides, which were from the early 1950's date range, and some of them had what appeared to be chemical residue on the film from the developing process. It appears that these are the videos that streaked badly, probably due to the cleaning fluid dissolving the residue but not removing it. To remove this, we cleaned it with the cleaning solution and wiped it off with a dry cloth The residue can be removed by rubbing the tip several times. However, it didn't work as quickly as I expected. The later slides were found to have cigarette smoke residue and this was easily removed when the slides were wiped. In most cases, I cleaned my slides sufficiently with a camera sensor cleaning brush after I had brushed them off. On the dirtier slides, it took at least one minute to use this cleaning solution, and then the slides still needed to be brushed off to remove the remnant cotton fibers from the Q-tips. Tips for success. * I have increased the rating, but the method is still cumbersome and difficult to use
To answer my question in the title, my answer is "yes".

Malaysia Petty
Malaysia Petty
| Sep 23, 2020
Make sure you test first
3/5

These slides demonstrate the liberation of the Philippines during World War II, which I acquired to clean my Father's slides. Since these slides were originally created over 75 years ago, they are Kodak Panatomic X slide film in black and white was cleaned by the cleaner pretty well On the other hand, it will not only streak but also cause the emulsion side of Color Kodak Ektachrome slide film to dissolve. can be used on the side of Ektachrome that faces the base. Before using it for your priceless artefacts, make sure you test it out on an emulsion of a slide that you aren't too picky about. As well, you cannot return this item, so you have to live Having to deal with this so-called problem would be better if there were an alternative As a result, they are typically referred to as "industry standards".

Esperanza DICKINSON
Esperanza DICKINSON
| Sep 22, 2020
An old photo that has been ruined
3/5

After using this product on an old photo, the image was immediately compromised by a smear. It only took one drop as per the product's instructions, but when I applied it with cotton it left a white smear on my face. It was fortunate that I'd made a digital copy of this before using this product. I tried uploading a photo but the original is too small so you won't be able to see what happened. did not see any warning on the bottle indicating that it should not be used on old photographs. There is a warning on the package that a smear on photos might appear after the product dries, but it can easily be removed. There is no truth to that. As soon as I tried again, the smear got worse.

Jeremias Liu
Jeremias Liu
| Aug 16, 2020
A great way to keep your view clear - Those are the master reel images
5/5

There is nothing like it on the market. I use it to clean pictures on View-Sonics These are the master If you put a drop of this on a Q-tip, it will make a huge difference Almost any sticky or dirty area of the picture can be cleaned with this tip. It is best to use a soft brush most of the time, but from time to time you might need something liquid to clean You can get the best results with this product. *This product should not be used by.

Jones Vaughan
Jones Vaughan
| Jan 11, 2021
We tried to embed our slides in the emulsion, but it did not work! I couldn't get our 50-pound dog to look clean with this A set of slides which had been accumulated with dust for more than 20 years, as well as Due to practice on a throw, I was able to Observe the slide that was removed first
3/5

There is now a clear spot where the image used to stand! Using this product to remove mold is another matter, as mold should never be cleaned with it. Only distilled water should be used to remove To clean it, you can use cotton swabs or a lint roller You can get wipes for free. As a final note, I am not skilled in this area of slide preservation. As a rule, I take a very cautious approach. What are my chances of returning to your store? Unless we have more experience and more time, we can't be sure.

Miles WHITEHOUSE
Miles WHITEHOUSE
| May 29, 2021
Suitable for the job
5/5

A few old photos that I had sitting in my closet for a while got a new lease on life with this filter. A great number of photos had become sticky and engrossing. I had them developed years ago, so I had them held in the picture holders that came with them. My guess is the plastic sleeves weren't really that good at storing stuff. It worked pretty well and made the pictures pretty much smudge-free. I scanned the pictures immediately just in case, just to be on the safe side.

Brynlee Ramsey
Brynlee Ramsey
| May 17, 2021
It is very efficient and effective Product of this size has been used to clean film emulsions for many years
5/5

If you desperately need to get goofs off of the film, this is the software to use. It is true. Using this in a well ventilated area would be a good idea since it is quite intense, smells horrible Also, I like this smaller size better than the larger bottle I had. My last bottle lasted so long. Having less to worry about is good.

Hezekiah Oliver
Hezekiah Oliver
| Nov 13, 2020

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