Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/12/11

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Subject: [Leica] LUG Digest, Vol 43, Issue 194
From: bs.pearce at cox.net (Sue Pearce)
Date: Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:23:22 -0600
References: <mailman.619.1260568972.38619.lug@leica-users.org>

>> I just got a "print dryer" in the hope to get that sheen. I suppose it
>> may be pointing to the prints not completely have the fixer washed off
>> or some other defects with my techniques, but I tried a couple times,
>> and there are "unsheened" ovals :-( The shine is really nice. Anyone
>> has any ideas? Mark Rabiner?
>>
>> The instructions mention" ferrotype polish" but googling shows that it
>> may not be practical to do anymore?
>>
>> *back to weighing down the prints for the moment*
>>
Richard,

The polish is used on the glosssy surface of the drier. Ordinary Bon Ami 
cleanser works about as well as anything, if they still make it.

Whatever you do, don't come close to it with an RC print. That means 
curtains for the surface.

Bill Pearce 



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