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(Message started by: RichardN on Jan 12^th, 2005, 1:53pm)

Title: Not CH - need tech help saving memories
Post by RichardN on Jan 12^th, 2005, 1:53pm

Anyone know of any product/procedure/service to aid in saving VHS tapes infected with mold/mildew. Had box of tapes (very important to me/family) which were stored in a (we thought) dry place . . . . wrong.

All tapes have some degree of mold. Wife has presented box to me one more time before trashing.

Any ideas?

Thanks,

Richard

Title: Re: Not CH - need tech help saving memories
Post by Donna_D. on Jan 12^th, 2005, 3:39pm

http://www.dvdinfinity.com.au/video_restoration.htm

Might give these guys a buzz...

Hope they can help.

DD

Title: Re: Not CH - need tech help saving memories
Post by Jonny on Jan 12^th, 2005, 4:02pm

Way to go, DD ;;D

Title: Re: Not CH - need tech help saving memories
Post by LadyLuv on Jan 12^th, 2005, 5:34pm

Dear Richard;

Just spoke with two of my engineers (I work at a television station) and they said the only thing that can be done is that you can take the tape apart, get a real soft cloth and wipe the tape. Matt advised that you would have to be careful not to scratch or wrinkle the tape. Once it has been wiped clean, you would have to put it back in the cartridge and rewind it. Matt & Al both advised that this is a very slow process, but that they didn't know of any other way to do it..

Peace & Blessing
Lady Luv

Title: Re: Not CH - need tech help saving memories
Post by RichardN on Jan 12^th, 2005, 11:58pm

Thanks DD. Sent them an e-mail requesting some pricing info and hope they have an outlet stateside (they're in Australia)

Thanks to you too Lady Luv, might have to go the long laborious way if the above doesn't work out.

Thanks again,

Richard