I want to know what it is also. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Randy Tijerina" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 4:13 PM Subject: Re: cleaning records
> what's the site you found mister dj? smiles. > i love records big time. > thanks Randy. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "DJ DOCTOR P" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> > Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 1:33 AM > Subject: Re: cleaning records > > >> 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] >> > > > > Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > http://www.pc-audio.org > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
