Cleaning negatives after fluid mount scanning - and tape

pkr1979 · Jul 12, 2025

Hi all,

After scanning (I drum scan with KAMI SXL 2001 scanner fluid) is it possible to clean the film with the drum cleaning fluid KAMI DC 2001 instead of using the intended KAMI RC 2001?

Also, about tape, did anyone use regular transparent tape instead of the KAMI tape?

Cheers
Peter

brbo · Jul 12, 2025

I use Gamsol for mounting fluid. In 90% cases there is no cleaning of the negative needed, in rare cases where there is any residue left on the negative a soft tissue is all that you need to wipe it off. When I think back that I used to use SDS mounting fluid... what a mess that was.

For tape I use Film Splice Tape from Technotape.com. Not exactly cheap, but works better than Tessa 4104 that some also like to use instead of the "standard" Kami tape. I would definitely test how resistant the tape adhesive is to your mounting fluid before using it. I use Scotch Magic tape for mounting prints since it's almost invisible.

pkr1979 · Jul 13, 2025

brbo said:
I use Gamsol for mounting fluid. In 90% cases there is no cleaning of the negative needed, in rare cases where there is any residue left on the negative a soft tissue is all that you need to wipe it off. When I think back that I used to use SDS mounting fluid... what a mess that was.

For tape I use Film Splice Tape from Technotape.com. Not exactly cheap, but works better than Tessa 4104 that some also like to use instead of the "standard" Kami tape. I would definitely test how resistant the tape adhesive is to your mounting fluid before using it. I use Scotch Magic tape for mounting prints since it's almost invisible.

Thanks man - I might try that Tessa tape.

MattKing · Jul 13, 2025

Thread title tweaked.

pkr1979 · Jul 13, 2025

MattKing said:
Thread title tweaked.

Thanks

philipus · Aug 26, 2025

Before getting my X1, I used Kami SXL2001 to wet mount on my Coolscan 9000 with an Image Mechanics tray. I can't remember even once having to clean the film afterwards. The fluid evaporated quickly and left the film unaffected.

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