Cleaning

Supplies

• • electronics grade alcohol
  • lint free Q-tips
  • Toothbrush (dip in alcohol, run the motor and use the brush to clean the sprockets as they turn)
  • clean rags (lint free)
  • canned air
  • lens cleaner, lens tissue (optics grade only! Do not use kimwipes on optical glass)
  • port glass cleaner (windex or ½ distilled water and ½ vinegar)
  • paper towels
  • razor blades
  • binoculars or spotting scope (a must!)
  • flashlight/headlamp

Basic Cleaning

• • Projector: Deep clean before every show (if you’re running shows close together at least clean the gate and trap and wipe down the rollers). Deep cleaning is a great time to check for any stalled rollers or broken or worn sprocket teeth. Between reels wipe down the gate and trap and rollers. Pull the aperture plate out and clean it so dirt doesn’t accumulate there. Use the canned air last as it tends to blow the dirt deep into the projector.
  • Lenses: Clean monthly. Use only optics grade lens cleaner and lens wipes (no Kimwipes!). Wipe very gently, using a circular motion. Use this time to check for any cracked or fogged lenses.
  • Port glass: clean your port glass on a regular basis! (windex or ½ distilled water and ½ vinegar) -carefull with Windex, you have to rub to get rid of the streaks and that can damage the coating on your port glass. If you can see the action of the film reflected on the port glass IT’S TIME TO CLEAN IT.

• Cleaning the booth
• Cleaning film
  • Ultrasonic cleaners
  • Solvents etc.
  • PTR Rollers