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I have some classical records I bought from Europe that were pressed in the 60s. Some had sleeves with a sticky substance on the inside. From years of storage, the glue-like substance got on the records. i can see the tiny lumps of glue with a magnifying glass. They make a loud popping noise when played. Even with multiple cleanings, on my VPI cleaner, they don't come off. I've practically given up on these records. Questions: Would those enzymes take them off? What about cleaning them with an ultrasonic cleaner? Any ideas are appreciated.
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I thank everyone for their advice and apologize for my delayed response.
After reading everyone's remedies, I've decided to try isopropyl first. "Goo Gone" looks good but is a strong petroleum distillate. Since records are made from petroleum, I worry about the possibility of "Goo Gone" damaging the record's surface. I've never been comfortable with the wood glue method. I suppose I would try it if nothing else worked. As it stands, the records in question are already useless. So even a risky method wouldn't really cause a financial loss if the records were damaged.
I've successfully used some of that 'orange cleaner' and lighter fluid to spot clean problems like this -- depends on the crap that's on the record.
Afterwards, follow-up with a detergent type record cleaner to remove that petroleum crap. Success!
I've used wood glue successfully to remove stuff a record cleaner would not. Lighter fluid or naphtha might work also.
I have used quick wash then after that steam clean I am sure you have heard of the product it is really used for steam cleaning in bathrooms and what not what is it called hot shot with distilled water I don't want to ruin your LP but I have used it on many LPs with good results. If you try it try it on a LP you don't like but is nasty first. I am not as well informed and experienced as others on this site but I have done this many times with good results.
Kindablue
It could be the adhesive has attached itself the the vinyl in such a way that a solvent would be necessary to remove it. I think you can guess what that might do to the records, so test first. Enzymes will only work on organic material.Have you tried straight isopropyl alcohol?
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Edits: 02/02/17
Try the regular pharmacy version first, but if that doesn't work move to the higher percentage.
I have read that the ingredient in denatured alcohol that makes it undrinkable can react with vinyl, so unless you can disprove that, then stay away from that.
Also before you go straight alcohol, try it on the runout and make sure it doesn't screw up the vinyl somehow. Although from your description, you have little to lose.
I remember in my organic chemistry class that "like dissolves like". If the adhesive is petroleum based, then you will need a petroleum base detergent to dissolve it. Problem is, vinyl is also petroleum base so too strong a detergent will damage the vinyl. But since the adhesive has already made the vinyl unplayable, you might as well try a oil based detergent or a very fine refined mineral oil. I'm guessing the VPI detergent is water based which is why it's not working.
HAven't some people had success using insane things like GooGone? I have never tried it, but if it's a "clean it or make it into a bowl" situation, why not?
Goo Gone will kill the vinyl.
Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.
Goo Gone is derived from orange peels.
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