Here is a beginning of reel sample @ UHD resolution so you can see all of the damage detail. The heads and tails tend to be the worst areas of a film.
https://we.tl/ClDZjBS7sd
Ah, indeed there is a good amount of damage. How are you going to go about fixing this damage? Will you be using an automated approach or entirely manual? I suppose you have an IR matte?
This is a really wonderful final project you’re working on. Thank you again for everything you’re doing.