Creative Tips for Getting Rid of Light Leaks in Post

[Nebbit]

The back on my RZ67 recently developed a hole in the light blocking seal (the newer backs don't have this problem as they use a different light filtering method). It's all fixed now, however it has left me with 3-4 rolls that contain light streaks over every frame. Wondering if anyone has any cool methods/tips for getting rid of these without too much hassle. I've included a couple screencaps to illustrate.

 

[Kino]

On a new layer, draw a box around the bar, feather the edges and adjust the RGB curves and gamma.

 

[Nebbit]

On a new layer, draw a box around the bar, feather the edges and adjust the RGB curves and gamma.

Never heard of this method. I'll give it a try.