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In Reply to: RE: anybody have a formula for those little specs on vinyl that appear out of nowhere posted by flood2 on June 24, 2022 at 02:52:31
this has nothing to do with what I asked
What happened in my case does not happen often whatsoever. It was even in a plastic clean sleeve. I won't find a sure method of sucess until I have another spec that is extremely difficult to remove. I have no cleaning machine right now.
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I'm sorry you feel that way also
"has nothing to do with what I asked..."
Actually it does have a lot to do with what you asked.
"plastic clean sleeve"
Are you sure it is clean? Did you clean it? Also any place that air can reach so can dust and dirt.
"no cleaning machine..."
This is the best way to clean what you refer to. I have found little specs of whitish stuff on LP's after long storage. A little fluid, some good scrubbing, and removal of the fluid via vacuum always worked. Also ensure that the record it FULLY dried before any storage. Any dampness will cause dirt and mildew.
NO, it does not, sorry to disagree. Sondek's reply is way more informative and to the point.
When you buy new sleeves you would normally expect them to be clean and not need inspection with a microscope before using. MAYBE I SHOULD WASH EVERYTHING BEFORE USE LIKE ALL DUTIFUL WINGNUTS DO
I took a terrible hit including vinyl when storm Ida hit town and also had to throw out many records, many years of collecting. I'm done with this thread.
Thanks a bunch anyway samstone
Agree with theories, and expectations, and should not have to over facts all you want. Good luck it sounds like you may need it...
Edits: 07/03/22
we all need some
Is there any way to take a picture, even using a microscope?
I have occasionally had hard white specks lodge themselves tightly in the groove, as they must have been the same width as the groove. If my finger nail doesn't work, I use a wooden toothpick to remove the specks.
Often, small organic material sticks to the record surface. However, I cannot use an organic solvent to remove them, as the solvent also dissolves the vinyl PVC. Once after a garage sale , I discovered after getting home that white paint splatter was on the record surface. There is nothing that can be done for the reason described above.
It sounds like you already tried a water based cleaning solution, and that didn't work. Other than diluted alcohol, I cannot think of any other solvent to use that wouldn't hurt the record.
it took a couple days of soaking it, first with Last cleaner, then with Last preservative - it was all I had. It still wouldn't budge so I used a brush from an old Watts 'Preener' and a bit of gentle scrubbing - just a bit. It finally came off and I did my best to clean the record with a short hair carbon fiber Decca Brush to finish it off. It was now gone and did not have any damage to the groove playing normally. It was a challenge for sure
If it had been between songs or a quiet passage it might be a different story
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