Dean Gale Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 (edited) So I decided to dip my toe back into Vinyl , I think I must have had beer googles on or at least Rose tinted ones. The clicks pops and static drove me crazy , so I gradually got the brushes , felt pads , turntable counter weight, anti static gun . But in truth all my old LP's needed a deep clean. So I went down the DIY stage these are pics of my first attempt anyone got a formula for good results ? Edited February 24, 2020 by DEANO23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batty Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 Please continue. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t_mike Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 Go ultrasonic or glue peel. Everything else is just beating about the bush. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyr Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 33 minutes ago, t_mike said: Go ultrasonic or glue peel. Everything else is just beating about the bush. Hah! I would say "Go ultrasonic or wet/vac. Everything else is just beating about the bush!" Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubularbells Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 Heres one I made affectionately known as "The Terminator" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t_mike Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 1 hour ago, andyr said: Hah! I would say "Go ultrasonic or wet/vac. Everything else is just beating about the bush!" Andy A wet vac on it's own doesn't do much more than make records look clean. They do however reduce static. I've tried wet vac, US and glue peel as stand alone, and wet vac is by far the least effective. However, using a vac after the other options is highly recommended and of great value IME. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zekestah Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 record revirginizer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EV Cali Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 A https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/DIGITAL-STAINLESS-ULTRASONIC-CLEANER-ULTRA-SONIC-BATH-CLEANING-TANK-TIMER-AU/173240414757?var=471952170261 @DEANO23 I agree with all the others recommending Ultrasonic. You are already half way there with your record holder and motor, just order the tank linked to above and you will be complete. Just one thing, in your photo it looks like you have more than one record clamped together, is that the case? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyr Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 1 hour ago, t_mike said: A wet vac on it's own doesn't do much more than make records look clean. My mileage is indeed very different, Mike! My manual Nitty Gritty served me very well for 20 years. 1 hour ago, t_mike said: However, using a vac after the other options is highly recommended and of great value IME. Using a vac after a us clean is essential IME - unless you have implemented a 1 micron (or less) filter circuit with your us tank. If you've done this, you don't have any gunk in the liquid that remains in the grooves after you've removed the LPs from the tank - so you can air dry. But if you haven't used a filter circuit then the gunk is in suspension, in the liquid in the grooves - so a vac is necessary to remove this gunk ... otherwise it will remain at the bottom of the grooves when the liquid evaporates. Andy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Gale Posted February 24, 2020 Author Share Posted February 24, 2020 2 hours ago, EV Cali said: A https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/DIGITAL-STAINLESS-ULTRASONIC-CLEANER-ULTRA-SONIC-BATH-CLEANING-TANK-TIMER-AU/173240414757?var=471952170261 @DEANO23 I agree with all the others recommending Ultrasonic. You are already half way there with your record holder and motor, just order the tank linked to above and you will be complete. Just one thing, in your photo it looks like you have more than one record clamped together, is that the case? No , there are separators it's a 4 record clamp rod . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Gale Posted February 24, 2020 Author Share Posted February 24, 2020 Okay I used 3 parts distilled 1 part isocol 4 drops of the low suds earth dishwashing liquid . I'd read other additives but used what seems to be the most common on the internet . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jakeyb77 Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 30 minutes ago, DEANO23 said: Okay I used 3 parts distilled 1 part isocol 4 drops of the low suds earth dishwashing liquid . I'd read other additives but used what seems to be the most common on the internet . Don’t use Isocol it’s only 70% isopropyl and 30% crap you don’t want. Buy isopropyl off ebay cheap. instead of the dish liquid use a couple of drops of photoflo (spelling) you can also get that off ebay. Basically you are making a clean water/alcohol mix with a surfactant to break the water seal. There was also a type of finish rinse aid from memory but it’s has to be a yellow bottle. Check the google Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candyflip Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 Do a search on SNA - there are loads of threads pushing various concoctions. For example : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyr Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 1 hour ago, jakeyb77 said: Don’t use Isocol it’s only 70% isopropyl and 30% crap you don’t want. Buy isopropyl off ebay cheap. instead of the dish liquid use a couple of drops of photoflo (spelling) you can also get that off ebay. Basically you are making a clean water/alcohol mix with a surfactant to break the water seal. There was also a type of finish rinse aid from memory but it’s has to be a yellow bottle. Check the google ^ ^ ^ What he said! Isopropyl alcohol (IPA) is available from Radio Parts in, I think, 5l plastic containers ... otherwise it can be bought from chemists in 500ml bottles. And, yes, a small amount of Photoflo (Kodak) or Ilfotrol (Ilford) as the surfactant - which makes the mixture slide off the vinyl surface. Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevoz Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 20 hours ago, t_mike said: Go ultrasonic or glue peel. Everything else is just beating about the bush. A sensible bipartisan approach....... 19 hours ago, andyr said: Hah! I would say "Go ultrasonic or wet/vac. Everything else is just beating about the bush!" Andy A wet dream...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blues Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 Best price I've found for iso: https://www.sydneysolvents.com.au/isopropyl-alcohol-ipa-isopropanol-100-5-litre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wimbo Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 (edited) On 24/02/2020 at 3:47 PM, t_mike said: A wet vac on it's own doesn't do much more than make records look clean. They do however reduce static. I've tried wet vac, US and glue peel as stand alone, and wet vac is by far the least effective. However, using a vac after the other options is highly recommended and of great value IME. BS. IMO. Edited February 25, 2020 by Wimbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryO Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 (edited) What I use. ... with gloves. Edited February 25, 2020 by TerryO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jakeyb77 Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 9 minutes ago, TerryO said: What I use. The bottle makes it look a bit Germany 1943 Works well as a surfactant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryO Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 1 minute ago, jakeyb77 said: The bottle makes it look a bit Germany 1943 Works well as a surfactant? Well I did buy it from Germany if that counts? ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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