Re: [Leica] Drying marks

[D Khong <dkhong@pacific.net.sg>]

>I'm getting back into film development, which I never really learnt
>properly to start off with ;-)
>
>In any case, the problem I have is that I'm getting drying marks on my
>films, despite precautions.  I use a wetting agent in the last rinse,
>with the right dilution, and let it sit in the water for about five
>minutes.  Then I carefully remove the reels, hang them up and gently
>"squegee" them between my index and long fingers.
>
>Still, I keep on getting little white marks on the film.  What am I
>doing wrong?  How can I get rid of the marks on the film I've already
>developed?
>
>M.
>

Try using distilled water and wetting agent in the final rinse.  I suspect
a hard water problem in your area.

Dan K.