Response to Problem with spotted Tri-X

Paul, I don't know much about TMX/TMY as I have only used them a few times. The standard rules should apply to those as well as Tri-X. Never squeege film. I gave that up long ago when I got tired of touching up the scratch lines off the prints. I recommend very weak foto flow solution in distilled water (2-3 drops per gallon). You can use the distilled water over and over as the final rinse after regular washing. Then hang in a dust free place. Weak foto flow prevents soap film and distilled water prevents water spots. It's worth the 2 hour wait for flawless negs unless you are a photojournalist and need to print pronto. In that case try a hair dryer on cool setting after fotoflow rinse. Watch out for dust. Greg

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