RE: Cleaning solution post...

Posted by weedeewop (A) on August 19, 2020 at 14:29:09

In Reply to: Cleaning solution post... posted by Ivan303 on August 19, 2020 at 12:29:31:

I've been using this for years with no concerns. Does a fine job cleaning records with either of my VPI 16.5's.

To a clean 1 gallon jug add
16 oz alcohol (90% concentrate) I have varied this to 32 ounces for especially dirty records
2-3 drops photo-flo
Top off with DI or distilled water
Shake solution for about 60 seconds.
As a nostalgic touch I use an old 8 ounce Discwasher Fluid bottle to apply it.

Prior to applying the solution the record is cleaned with a Nitty Gritty brush on a VPI 16.5, 1-2 rotations.Record is then cleaned with this solution on a VPI, 3 rotations with a VPI brush, followed by 3-4 rotations with a MoFi Cleaning pad.

Some are known to add a drop or two of Dawn dish detergent, I do not as my concern is any residue that may be left on the record surface.

After the initial cleaning the record is rinsed (fine mist applied by a spray bottle) with pure DI or distilled water. The rinse is then removed and the record dried with a VPI 16.5.

I have cleaned more than 6,000 LPs with this comination, no regrets.

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Topic - Cleaning solution post... - Ivan303 12:29:31 08/19/20 (13)

Try Uncle Electrovice's Special Dolphin-Safe Recipe... - mr.bear 09:58:30 08/22/20 (0)

Right before Record Research Labs was bought out by MoFi, - Opus 33 1/3 09:04:04 08/22/20 (0)

RE: Cleaning solution post... - Joe Backer 15:24:57 08/21/20 (0)

RE: Cleaning solution post... - weedeewop 14:29:09 08/19/20 (0)

RE: Cleaning solution post... - Bill Way 14:12:08 08/19/20 (1)

Ditto - E-Stat 15:19:44 08/19/20 (0)

Here's a link for the Australian cleaner with one helpful response - alaskahiatt 14:06:08 08/19/20 (1)

My current solution is contained in link below in order to reduce static. - alaskahiatt 14:20:10 08/19/20 (0)

If you want an education - Barry 13:23:15 08/19/20 (0)

RE: Cleaning solution post... - John Elison 12:47:11 08/19/20 (0)

RE: Cleaning solution post... - fstein 12:35:14 08/19/20 (2)

RE: Cleaning solution post... - fstein 02:23:19 08/20/20 (1)

Haha. Yeah, I did think that was alcohol strong when I read it yesterday. - alaskahiatt 11:50:22 08/20/20 (0)

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