Note to self: IXMOO are not waterproof

[JOE1951]

:bang:

This morning, I was getting ready to change the film in my M4-P and noticed, upon opening a fuji film canister that the IXMOO I loaded with Tech-pan had severe water damage with wet mushy emulsion totally jamming the cassette. GAAAHHH, what a mess. Thankfully it was unexposed.

I usually carry my camera with the film canister attached to the neck strap and I don't hesitate to shoot in crappy weather; but this is the first time in 30 yrs shooting that I've experienced water damaged film! A first for everything.

Cleaned the IXMOO out, but noticed the water removed a lot of the blacking and the brass is really shining through. Any suggestions on restoring the blacking?

 

[ChrisLivsey]

I have some IXMOOs that are very brassy, looks like a previous owner had polished them up, they are dull now 🙄 Their performance is not affected. The FILCA seems to be more affected by wearing off, but they are older and perhaps more used?
I like the patina personally and would not consider "restoring" them.