Andrius Zemaitis Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 Hello, I have just purchased ARRI SR2 from ebay. Overall camera is in nice mechanical condition but there is a WHITE DIRT in magazine. Is it possible to clean? Is it very bad situation? Is it possible to work run film with such a magazine ? Same situation is near mirror shutter on plastic cone. The viewfinder is also a bit foggy. Can you recommend some tips how I can clean by myself without service? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Dom Jaeger Posted September 6, 2019 Premium Member Share Posted September 6, 2019 This is an issue I've seen often with SR/SR2 mags. The paint Arri used inside the mags was rubberised to help contain noise, and over time and depending on storage conditions it degrades to the point where it becomes white and sticky. This can be a real issue if the film rubs against a sticky magazine platine or door, and picks up debris or simply jams. I never found a simple solution to remedy it. Washing down the affected surface with dishwashing detergent was about the best option I found but that only helped short term. In the end only stripping off the rubberised paint and repainting those surfaces cured the problem. If it's not too sticky you can probably live with it. Maybe try storing the mags with the doors open in a dry, sunny spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrius Zemaitis Posted September 6, 2019 Author Share Posted September 6, 2019 Thank you I will try... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrius Zemaitis Posted September 6, 2019 Author Share Posted September 6, 2019 Can you tell what type of paint you use to cure the problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Dom Jaeger Posted September 6, 2019 Premium Member Share Posted September 6, 2019 I think I used a matte black automotive spraypaint, with a very durable finish. It won't help reduce sound much, but you just want it to not scuff or flake off if the film rubs against it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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