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dj_fivos_sak · 5th Feb 2018, 4:03 pm

I've experienced drum friction problems with old Sanyo Betamax machines but not with any VHS. The reason is because Beta leaves the tape threaded during FF/REW modes and that causes the drum to wear faster. What do you use to polish the drum?

5th Feb 2018, 4:03 pm	#17
dj_fivos_sak Heptode Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Lefkada, Greece Posts: 969	Re: Panasonic VCRs and brake bands... I've experienced drum friction problems with old Sanyo Betamax machines but not with any VHS. The reason is because Beta leaves the tape threaded during FF/REW modes and that causes the drum to wear faster. What do you use to polish the drum? Last edited by dj_fivos_sak; 5th Feb 2018 at 4:22 pm.