Record cleaning - what's your method?
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MacDonals
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I'm considering getting a Vevor. I have a small PayPal balance burning a hole and have always wanted an ultrasonic cleaner. Please keep us updated on your trip. If anyone else has experience with these "DIYs", I'd appreciate input. Right now I'm using Spin Clean and Tergikleen.
Actually, the Tergikleen came with some handy instructions that might be helpful to @djdavedk (attached).
Actually, the Tergikleen came with some handy instructions that might be helpful to @djdavedk (attached).
djdavedk
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That's really something... lots of details and reference to ultrasonic cleaners. I have used a paint pad to clean extremely dirty flea market records, but only on occasion as needed.
91X
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I got one from Vevor and am very happy with it. I think it is one of the most cost effective things you can do to improve vinyl playback. My records come out with very little to no surface noise at all.
I used a Spin Clean previously as well. I now use it as a rinse after ultrasonic cleaning (I use Tergitol as a surfactant), or as a pre-wash for acquired used records that are very dirty.
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mrjoshuamccormack
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I was out Christmas shopping, and decided to grab a few records because, well, temptation doesn't wait. Anyway, I picked up Iron Maiden's The Number of the Beast. Unfortunately, the first song had a big skip. I looked, and there's like extra vinyl or adhesive or something on the first track. Anybody have a good way to clean that?
Russ I
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Not sure exactly what you are describing, but if it is something embedded in a groove that has the potential for being removed, I have had success with a toothpick. Using only as much force as necessary, use a pointy end of the toothpick within the groove to try to dislodge what shouldn't be there. Of course this won't work if what you are seeing is 'permanently' adhered to the record.
LiamGallaghersBucketHat
Go on, geezer.
Interesting that VPI and the Degritter weren’t mentioned.
dansomeone
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Yeah, they sell the VPI 16.5. They don't sell the Degritter though.
Dtknuckles
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I shared this link with a friend who is thinking about getting in to record collecting just to show how cool we all are.
LiamGallaghersBucketHat
Go on, geezer.
Did they tap out?
Dtknuckles
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Nah he then asked me what Timberlake album I like most and I said Off the Wall.
dbarila
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So. I have $200 in Amazon gift cards and my Squeaky Clean's vent is broken and I don't think it's drying records all the way, so I'm thinking a new RCM might be a good idea of these gift cards. Question is, should I just got for a Record Doctor V or save up a little more and get something like the Pro-Ject VC-E (which doesn't get too kind reviews on there due to a vent being on top of the unit). Any thoughts or other suggestions?
The RD is a good move. The only weird thing is it works with the wet side down so you’ll have to learn how many spins to get it dry and how fast to spin. 5 spins slowly works.
dbarila
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The question about the RD I've always wondered is does the water drip off when you flip it over? And I assume I can continue using my Chisto.
You can use your Chisto. You’ll learn the right amount to minimize spills. I used a similar unit (also Nitty Gritty based) for a decade.
marshall
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I’ve been using a RD with Chisto for a year now and it’s been great. No drips by the way. HiFi is right. Gotta spin slowly and I use my other hand to sort of guide the edge so it stays engaged with the vac.