How do I re-blacken the inside of some Riteway sheet film holders?

[Ivan J. Eberle]

There are wooden Riteways that might have shellac finish that would be removed with IPA or xylol (Sharpie). These would have been originally painted with the cured finish thickness factored into to spec for film registration. Then there also modern ones of plastic. These shouldn't have paint on them. Which is the OP looking at? Personally I wouldn't screw around with 4x5 ones if they're worn... Or if anyone painted and then sold them. They were expendable items that need to hold a spec precisely. When they're worn out, replace them.

[Ginette]

My opinion too that it is better to replace instead of have uneven exposures.
How many do you need? Post a WTB Riteway holders. Keep the slides, discard the frame.

[AtlantaTerry]

use steel wool

I would not use steel wool on any of my camera gear. This is because the little fibers left behind will rust thereby damaging my equipment. What I would use is stainless steel wool, instead.

For the purpose of this discussion I would, instead, try an extremely fine grade of emery cloth or possibly sandpaper.

[AtlantaTerry]

Which is the OP looking at?

I only use plastic 4x5 sheet film holders. If I buy a batch of holders from an eBay seller, I set aside any wooden ones because I have read that they can warp over time.

Since everything on the Internet is true, that should apply to wooden film holders as well.

[AtlantaTerry]

Which is the OP looking at?

I only use plastic 4x5 sheet film holders. If I buy a batch of holders from an eBay seller, I set aside any wooden ones because I have read that they can warp over time.

Since everything on the Internet is true, that should apply to wooden film holders as well.

[AtlantaTerry]

oopsie! Sorry about the duplicate entry. My computer locked up as I was typing. I guess the website's Auto Save feature retained the posting.

Is there any way I can remove the duplicate?

[Doremus Scudder]

I've had good luck with Rustoleum brand flat black spray paint. Mask the outside edges of your holders, spray lightly and you're good to go.

Doremus

[AtlantaTerry]

Doremus,

That is exactly what I had in mind.

Thank you for backing me up on this.