Posted by FAQmeister on 09/29/05 02:41

"fruitbat" <fruitbat@gmx.net> wrote in message
news:433b204f$1@dnews.tpgi.com.au
> I have bought a box full of movies on video tapes.
> All are used, some are ex-rental.
> How do I clean the tapes before using them?

You can't. However fast forwarding all the way to the end and then
rewinding them will repack the tape and knock off any loose particles.
Old tapes have a much higher probablility of clogging the heads on your
player so buy a head cleaning kit. You're going to need it.
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