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Cleaning vinyl records

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  • Rich210Rich210 Frets: 577
    Isopropyl alcohol diluted in de-ionised water. Lint free cloth.
    why the de-ionised water? sounds interesting
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  • KittyfriskKittyfrisk Frets: 18389
    Rich210 said:
    Isopropyl alcohol diluted in de-ionised water. Lint free cloth.
    why the de-ionised water? sounds interesting
    Fewer marks from mineral deposits in local tap water.
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  • I avoid all cleaning fluids on mine. 

    My concern would be that I’m actually helping embed any matter  deeper into the groove. 

    Back in the day, I tried proprietary cleaning fluid and it ruined the record. I would presume it has to have improved, at the very least.

    One of those microfibres brushes seemed to help by making them less visibly dusty, but even they can add static charge to the vinyl, which seems to be self defeating 

    The only thing I do these days is just gently clean off any dusty that gathers on the stylus tip.
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  • Emp_FabEmp_Fab Frets: 24210
    edited September 2020
    I wonder if a jet (power) washer would work well ?
    Lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on mine.
    Also chips are "Plant-based" no matter how you cook them.
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  • Emp_Fab said:
    I wonder if a jet (power) washer would work well ?
    It'd work really well at taking the labels off your records
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  • Emp_FabEmp_Fab Frets: 24210
    Oh yeah !  Never thought of that !! LOL
    Lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on mine.
    Also chips are "Plant-based" no matter how you cook them.
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  • This video has a few different methods compared

    https://youtu.be/RIoaS8S4tLg
     Cheers, that was quite a good watch - the before and after tests after using the ultrasonic was pretty impressive tbh
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  • Quick update, so i ended up buying a 6l ultrasonic bath and a separate 4 disc motor which clips adequately on the side of the bath
    I got set up on sunday, at a cost of about £150 quid with the solutions costing about 20 quid on top.
    Tbh its a basic setup,quite noisy, air drying after on a converted plate rack etc.
    I’ve had a slight issue with some labels getting slightly wet so ive got to mod the discs that hold the vinyl slightly to make them waterproof.
    I seem to be getting about 12 done with each bath of solution, but i have to say, the sound after is unbelievable.
    I’m amazed at how clear they sound - all those pops and clicks that you would think are scratches really arent - just a build up of crap in the grooves.
    Some of these lp’s havent been played since the mid-80’s.
    I really doubt that i’ll buy cds again.
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  • There is a lot of information on how to make your own cleaning solution over at HifiWigwam. 

    It’s a lot cheaper than buying it in. 

    I can dig out a link if you like. 

    All the best

    Marlin
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  • TheMarlin said:
    There is a lot of information on how to make your own cleaning solution over at HifiWigwam. 

    It’s a lot cheaper than buying it in. 

    I can dig out a link if you like. 

    All the best

    Marlin
    Yes please,
    that would be great, thx
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  • This is what many use:

    I”n terms of fluid, mine is simple - 4.8 litres distilled or de-ionised water, 200ml Isopropyl Alcohol, 10ml Ifotol and 5ml of Triton X-100 (a detergent). Always achieved great results.”

    Thread link here: https://www.hifiwigwam.com/forum/topic/127148-homemade-ultrasonic-vinyl-cleaner/page/19/



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  • breezytelebreezytele Frets: 273
    edited September 2020
    I think the key is to avoid those fluids whose evaporation leads to residue deposits in the grooves



    It’s a miracle that they remain playable for as long as they do 
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  • I used to know someone that sprayed denatured alcohol through his airbrush onto his records at 20-25 psi, flushing if off with distilled water. He swore that it worked very well.
    My wife asked me to stop singing Wonderwall.
    I said maybe.....
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