This topic has been covered before, however for the benefit of all here it is once again. .
Care Of LPs, 45s And Other Vinyl Records Most LPs and singles released after the early fifties are composed ofpolyvinyl materials and are more durable than it's predecessors. Whencleaning vinyl records, I recommend a 50/50 solution of isopropyl alcohol(70% by Vol.) or denatured alcohol (fewer impurities) and filtered ordistilled water (again, fewer impurities). A few claim that alcohol isdamaging to vinyl... 70% or more by volume strength and continual contact fora long period of time, maybe... but not in the recommended dilution. Alcoholis water soluble and leaves little or no residue. A mild detergent, such asJohnson and Johnson Baby Bath, can be used in small amounts with water withno rinsing necessary. Photo Flo is a wetting agent used in photography tohelp reduce water spots and marks during the rinsing of negatives. A coupleof drops in the above solutions also help in reducing residual deposits.The solution should be applied with a soft, clean washcloth, wiping in acircular motion with the grooves. Rinse the cloth often in the solution andreplace with a fresh mixture when needed. I recommend thoroughly drying therecord with a soft, clean towel... this further reduces residue left behind.Try not to get the labels wet.Dirty covers and labels are best left alone. If the cover is laminated orglossy, a damp towel can be used... A mild furniture polish does nicely too.Marks or writing on the cover may be able to be removed with a rubber eraser.Lighter fluid (naphtha) or even hair spray works great on pen marks.Permanent marker can be removed by marking over it with a dry erase marker,then wipe with a dry cloth... It really works! Stickers, labels, tape andsuch can be removed by heating the area with a hair dryer. The heat breaksdown the adhesive and makes it softer and easier to remove sticker and allwithout a great risk of damaging the cover or sleeve. Sticker residue can beremoved with most citus-based cleaners or lighter fluid (naphtha). Again, Istress that these only work well on glossy covers. Matte finish cover andlab colel marks are usually set. You stand a chance of removing part of the printoror and making the situation worse. ----- Original Message ----- From: "DJ DOCTOR P" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2008 5:42 PM Subject: Re: cleaning records > High Randy, > You're right, you don't want to use water to clean your records. > All water will do is make the dust stick to the grooves. > When that happens, it's a lot of hard work to remove the dust from the > record. > Use a slightly damp cloth that's been damped with alcohol. > That should do the trick for you. > My best regards! > John. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Randy Tijerina" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "PC audio discussion list. " <Pc-audio@pc-audio.org> > Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2008 4:39 PM > Subject: cleaning records > > >> friends, I'd like to ask, what's the best way to remove scratches off of >> a >> record? >> I've heard two different things. Alcohol and or water. >> i don't think anyone in their right mind will use water. >> can someone help on this? >> >> >> >> Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >> http://www.pc-audio.org >> >> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> >> -- >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG Free Edition. >> Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.20/1260 - Release Date: >> 2/5/2008 >> 9:44 AM >> >> > > > > Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > http://www.pc-audio.org > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.17/1252 - Release Date: > 30/01/2008 8:51 PM > > Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
