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I've got some Vinyl Zyme extra strength for the first time. The way I am using it is by spraying it on the record, spreading it around with a brush, leaving it about a minute then a spin on the RCM to dry it off. I've tried it on a few new records I have that were a bit noisy but had no visible marks. Only one sounded slightly better with no difference on the others. Am I using it right?Marky P.
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You have to use another cleaner in conjunction with the Vinyl-Zyme. VZ essentially loosens the crud, but you need to follow up with more of a surfactant-based cleaner like the Disc Doctor or RRL.
Vinyl-Zyme was meant for mold and other protein-type of things that might have embedded itself over time from sitting in musty places. The enzymes break down the proteins. It is not a be-all cleaner for records. For example, it makes no claims to take off the mould-release compound that the Disc Doctor does.
HiI use Vinyzyme Gold, and yes, you are using it right. Just spray on and wipe off after 30 seconds. I have an ageing Orbitrac brush that is great for this task.
However, I have found you have to use another cleaner after vinylzyme as it leaves a surface residue - and this causes the surface noise you noticed. Once you have cleaned it with another fluid the results are fantastic! No other fluid deals with excess MRA growth like vinylzyme.
It's the only cleaner I've found that effectively deals with this problem.
I'm not getting any noise due to residue at all. The noise I'm getting is the same as before cleaning. The rest of the records (ie: the bits with no suface noise) are fine. I have used Disc Doctor on these records previously, but noise was no better. I think they're just faulty pressings.Marky P.
That sounds about right. If there is surface noise with a brand new pressing and you've used an RCM on it, it's not likely to be the Vinylzyme.Can I ask why you're using Vinylzyme on new records? Buggtussel advertise their products as a 'last resort' for records with hefty bacterial problems. I wouldn't have thought a new album would have had the time to develop said problems?
I got advised by someone on here to try it, even on new records.Marky P.
I have found that leaving Vinylzyme on the record for 2-3 minutes, or at least until it starts evaporating, to yeild better results. It is the first thing I do with my cleaning regimen and then follow with Premier and RRL's. After much experimenting, this routine has proven effective. I can't say for sure why it seems to make a difference on new records, but I have gone back and cleaned records that I had previously done with only 30 seconds or so and have found that it usually makes for an audible improvement. In my experience it ranks as the most important/effective cleaner, but it probably does need to be followed with something to clean off any residue.
I also let it soak for 2 minutes, with better results.Also, the enzymes will work harder if you use VZ at a warmish temperature. Not hot, but warmer than it would be if kept in an air conditioned room.
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