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Squeegee film?

That looks like Ilford Delta 100. Ilford say's no need for a hardening fixer, films are pre-hardened at the factory. I use this same procedure. Now you know why I use Kodak (Tetenal ) rapid fix WITH HARDENER!

Hardener? What's that? LOL
 
I've read this before and don't have a clue how to do this with roll film.
The film does not need to be at 45° for the whole duration of drying. Between spiral unloading and hanging, hold at 45° between outstretched arms for a minute or so, time for bubbles and liquid to collect at one edge. Then hang vertically as usual.
Keep the amount of wetting agent to a minimum (below maker's recommendation) to avoid dry "stuff" leaving marks.
 

No, never use a squeegee unless you like to scratch film. Follow the instructions for PhotoFlo, hang to dry. If necessary, put a paper towel on the bottom film corner.
 
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I haven't squeegeed my negatives in years. after I wash I use a few drops of photo-flo in the water move the negatives in the liquid { don't make any foam} and hang to dry. Never any spots.
 
You might enquire on a site that is more oriented to motion picture film.
 
I shoot motion picture as stills. Saves me moneys and give me access to fast tungsten balanced film.
I know.
What I'm saying is that the people who shoot 16mm motion picture film as motion picture film (and develop it themselves) tend to shoot a lot more 16mm film than those who use it for still photos, and have a lot of experience with the challenges that film may present.
 

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