Squeegee marks

Well today has been interesting. Developed my first rolls of Tech Pan 120 in 1:100 Rodinal (EI64), and obtained some really excellent negatives. Took the squeegee out - and left marks like a 4x4 skidding in mud down the whole roll. After an hour of cursing my luck, sat down with a cloth impregnated with dehyrdrated ethanol, and gently rubbed the roll on both sides for a few minutes. Then I rewashed with water and Washaid for half an hour. Seems to have worked - the squeegee marks have gone. Does anyone have any comments on this unorthodox treatment - have I permanently damaged the film, or is there a better way to get rid of squeegee marks, other than not using it in the first place?

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