thank you much. I'll have a look at it. ----- Original Message ----- From: "DJ DOCTOR P" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 11:04 PM Subject: Re: cleaning records
> High Garry, > That site is, CD Universe. > http://www.cduniverse.com/ > My best regards! > John. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Gary G Schindler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> > Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 9:30 PM > Subject: Re: cleaning records > > >>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. 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