Record Cleaning

[nrwjbl]

... soundguard and Last sound? ...

I used Discofilm (Last?) long time ago and it's still on the market. You evenly distribute the liquid on your disc and it takes at least 6-8 hours to solidify. It's intended that dust and dirt will be imprisoned in that plastic foil and you just rip it off and all is fine...

Maybe I'm not very talented in applying this method, but after tearing off the foil there were still some left-overs on the surface in the grooves, not visible but audible like an explosion when the stylus hit them high level. The stylus could have been damaged by plastic residues still there. There was no chance to remove it again without a cleaning machine.

I never tried it again because of this experience, I think it's pretty expensive and only suited for people investing years to clean their collection.
Cleaning a record on my machine takes max. 5 minutes and I have the best result I can ever get. Maybe you want to try, but be careful when applying this stuff.

peter

[nrwjbl]

So, is a car wash agent good? It depends but I would better say no. __________
Peter

Hi Peter,

that's correct, you should not try again as there will remain residues on the record.
Better try Ilford wetting agent or Kodak Photo-Flo Solution. Both decrease water-surface tension, minimize water marks and streaks on the surface and intensify cleaning effect. There will be no residues after drying. I use it for more than 15 years and my vinyls are still fine.
You only need drops and you get it at reasonable prices.

peter

[SEAWOLF97]

Most of the record cleaning machines are 'wet systems" with vacuum.

Instead of vacuum, could one just crank up the air compressor and hit them with 100 psi of air ??

[Hoerninger]

Better try Ilford wetting agent or Kodak Photo-Flo Solution.

Peter,

thank you for your response. I suppose you gave a good advice. Do I get these agents at a photo dealer (Fotohändler)? Although I read about Kodak I have never tried it before.

"Brute force" has only been an adventure. But the disk is playable again, it was full of dust and may be other dirt. The fluid of KNOSTI did not get it.

At Amazon you can get "Petit Fleur" as CD just as new.
___________
Peter

[nrwjbl]

Peter,

Do I get these agents at a photo dealer (Fotohändler)?
Peter

Hi Peter,
yes get it from a good photo dealer or order it via net.
It is not essential having it, but preferable. Otherwise apply just 1-2 drops of dishwasher but wetting-agents have no disturbing admixtures.
Enjoy your Petite Fleur, very nice standard.

peter

[qcautosports]

Most of the record cleaning machines are 'wet systems" with vacuum.

Instead of vacuum, could one just crank up the air compressor and hit them with

100 psi of air ??

I use 70% Distilled water, 30% Iso Alcohol (91 or higher grade and don't use rubbing alcohol, and a few drops of Dish Washing Soap. This is what I use for my VPI 16.5. After vacuuming, I then pour (or you can use a small spray bottle) pure distilled water to wash any leftover cleaning fluid, turn the vac on and spin two revolutions and I'm done.

If you don't have a RCM, scrubing the record with the same mixture will do the job. You can then rinse it with tap water from the faucet and after that, do a final rinse with distilled water and let dry. And be carefull not to wet the labels. This worked for me, it will surely work for you.
I don't have thousands of records but I did consider investing on a RCM. It's worth it. I have a very simple and cheap set-up but with the right listening position and speaker placement (I am a near field listener), and clean records, you'll enjoy hours of listening pressure with no fatigue. I am proud to say that my system sounds expensive.=)

[SEAWOLF97]

this link was in the old thread and the DIY machine looks pretty EZ....

http://www.teresaudio.com/haven/cleaner/cleaner.html

[louped garouv]

i hope to finally build one next week

[majick47]

Recommend anyone interested in a RCM keep an eye on Audiogon for a reasonably priced preowned RCM. I purchased two, a VPI 16.5 that was a unused display demo from a dealer and a DiscDoctor manual RCM from a private party. Some of these are RCMs have little use and sometimes are listed for rock bottom prices. Recently a DiscDoctor $60 obo, a VPI 16 $180 obo. If you can afford the VPI 16.5 that would be the way to go.

[Wayner]

I'm surprised to see no mention of record cleaning machines from Nitty Gritty. I've used one of theirs for a year or two with very good results.

[89-300ce]

I've been using a model 3 Nitty Gritty for over 20 years. Works great, but noisy. They seem very durable.

Jorg

[rs237]

Someone has experience with this cleaning machine.

http://www.zenn.com.sg/zenn_record_cleaning_machine.htm

regards

juergen

[SEAWOLF97]

hows this for a tt ?? kewl ??

also, was cleaning and found a headshell with a hisute looking cartridge and stylus..only name I can get off it is "panama" ...anyone heard of it ?? And I turned up a V-15 mk2 with no stylus. Anyone interested ??

[sonofagun]

hey, when I am jogging in the neighborhood, or taking a trip in the car, it IS all about convenience.

But when I am home and have time to relax and just listen ...
my requirements are so much different!

I'm working on a turntable for joggers

- has a few bugs to get out

[SEAWOLF97]

also, was cleaning and found a headshell with a hisute looking cartridge and stylus..only name I can get off it is "panama" ...anyone heard of it ?? And I turned up a V-15 mk2 with no stylus. Anyone interested ??

here's the "panama" ...it sounds pretty good, can find NOTHING about it.