High Bob, Early yesterday morning, I discovered a website that sails records as well as CD's and cassette tapes. Sense records are cheaper then CD's, I will start collecting them again. I know it's old school, but it will make my job as a DJ a whole lot easier to bare and do. I will be spending these for a lot of people on a 2 day/weekly bases. These cleaning solutions that you spoke of, where can I go to get them? Thanks. John. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Seed" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 12:23 AM Subject: cleaning records
> The following recipes are for a 4 liter (1 gallon) solution unless > otherwise > stated. > > > > Distilled water Alcohol Detergent > 1 part 1 part isopropyl none > 1 part 1 part isopropyl a drop of Triton X-100 > 1 quart (~ 1 liter) 1/2 quart denatured 10 drops Photoflo > 3 parts 1 part denatured a few drops > 3 parts 1 part rubbing a few drops > 4 parts 1 part ethanol some (Genie in the Bottle) > > > Laura Dearborn's recipe > Distilled water Alcohol Detergent > 3 parts 1 part isopropyl 1 drop Triton X-114 or Monolan 2000 > > > Don Roderick's recipe > Distilled water Alcohol Detergent > 4 parts 1 part isopropyl (91%) 7-8 drops dishwashing detergent w/o > additives > > > Keith Monks's recipe (TAS) > Distilled water Alcohol + Detergent > 1 part 1 part denatured alcohol (90% ethyl, 9.5% methyl, .5% > pyridine) > . > > > Jonathan Scull's recipe (Stereophile) > Distilled water Alcohol Detergents > 3 parts 1 part NON-lanolin isopropyl 10 drops Photo-Flo + 10 drops > "Direct" tile cleaner > > I know there are more "solutions" but these are just meant to be starting > points and/or examples. > > > After washing the record with one of these fluids it is wise to rinse it > with pure distilled water. This way any remaining particles of dirt will > be > washed away from the grooves. > Then you can dry the record using a soft chamois leather or a soft cotton > cloth. > Esoteric drying can be done by clamping the record to a drill and turning > it > at the highest speed possible. Seriously :-) > > > The bottom line is: keep your records as clean as possible. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Bob Seed" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> > Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2008 6:27 PM > Subject: Re: cleaning records > > >> 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] >> >> >> -- >> 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] > > > -- > 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]
