Raghu Kuvempunagar
Member
The clearing bath IS NOT OPTIONAL.
It serves the purpose of re-exablishing the film sensitivity to light, because permanganate bleach destroys it.
So it MUST be used.
This apart, wouldn't skipping the clearing bath result in micro damage to the emulsion due to the left over permanganate bleach? Would be nice if @Team ADOX can explain why clearing bath is optional in their reversal kit and dispel all concerns about the possible effects of skipping the clearing bath.