WOW! Selenium toned negatives

I had a very difficult to print negative made on Ilford's new Delta 400. The negative was just too flat. I soaked the negative for 15 minutes in distilled water, then 15 minutes in rapid selenium 1:3 at 100 degrees, 5 minutes in fixer and 30 minute wash. The negative now has quite a bit of life compared to before. I know that proper development from the begining would have rendered a better negative all the way around but this seems like a good solution to save worthwhile negs that have been screwed up. I wonder if a second bath in the selenium would intensify things even more? Also is the fixer treatment neccessary? I have read conflicting opinions. Thanks!!

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