GStephenH
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How hard does everyone scrub? Is there a "damn boy, stop scrubbing that hard" framework? I always feel like I shouldn't do too much or it might hurt the vinyl.
You can get pretty aggressive and be fine, just go with the grovesHow hard does everyone scrub? Is there a "damn boy, stop scrubbing that hard" framework? I always feel like I shouldn't do too much or it might hurt the vinyl.
Good to know. I have a few older records that sound "dirty" instead of damaged but I have just not been willing to "scrub". So, I guess it is time to attack them with Christo and gusto.You can get pretty aggressive and be fine, just go with the groves
So whats the new fluid to check out? I've been using TTVJ Enzyme Gold for awhile, is there a new variation on this that seems to work better or is this one to stick with for the long haul?
Its pretty straight forward.So, Santa surprised me with a Spin-Clean.
Any recommendations for using it?
It's my first foray into cleaning records.
Is the Spin-Clean solution good for dirtier records? Also, can I used de-ionised water or does it have to be distilled?Its pretty straight forward.
I'd both wipe clean and air dry - getting a dish drying rack is a good idea. I find that I can use one towel for 2-4 records before it is too wet.
The spin clean is for batch drying, so I'd make sure you have the records ready to go (I usually pull them out in advance - my dish rack holds 9 lps).
Distilled water and the solutionas instructed, 3 turns each way, cloth wipe and air dry.
It has definitely helped with dirty records.Is the Spin-Clean solution good for dirtier records? Also, can I used de-ionised water or does it have to be distilled?
I use the deionised water you can get from Asda in their homecare/car section. Pretty cheap at around £2. Does the job. I'd also look out for a dishes dryer or something where you can let your records air dry after cleaning - you'll definitely need to do that.Is the Spin-Clean solution good for dirtier records? Also, can I used de-ionised water or does it have to be distilled?
Chisto Easy Groove is perfect as far as I can tell. It’s noticeably better than TTVJ.So whats the new fluid to check out? I've been using TTVJ Enzyme Gold for awhile, is there a new variation on this that seems to work better or is this one to stick with for the long haul?
I've picked up 1 Ltd from Amazon but will get some from Asda long term. I've already added spares to a shopping list as well as lint free cloths.I use the deionised water you can get from Asda in their homecare/car section. Pretty cheap at around £2. Does the job. I'd also look out for a dishes dryer or something where you can let your records air dry after cleaning - you'll definitely need to do that.
Make sure to wash the cloths without detergent. You don’t want to introduce unknown chemicals or grit in the case of powdered detergents.I've picked up 1 Ltd from Amazon but will get some from Asda long term. I've already added spares to a shopping list as well as lint free cloths.
Thanks.
It’s just you.So those with something like Project VC-s2 or another cleaner that rotates the record both clockwise and anticlockwise... if you accidentally set it of on it's first rotation anti-clockwise (where you'd normally go clockwise first) do you think 'it's still spinning with fluid on so I'll just keep it going' or, like me 'no way can i deal with that' before stopping the machine and setting it off again in the opposite direction before you start brushing in the liquid.
Trying to work out if its just me that has issues
Yeah, I figured on a much lower number.Make sure to wash the cloths without detergent. You don’t want to introduce unknown chemicals or grit in the case of powdered detergents.
Also, don’t pay attention to how many records you can clean with one batch of fluid. 10–15 is about it. You’ll understand when you see all of the shit that accumulates at the bottom of the vat.
I think the habit is burnt in so hard that anything that is a departure seems insurmountable... or just obscenely weird. It would be a bit like putting your right shoe on before your left. I mean who does that!It’s just you.
It really doesn’t matter which direction you start.
Me?I think the habit is burnt in so hard that anything that is a departure seems insurmountable... or just obscenely weird. It would be a bit like putting your right shoe on before your left. I mean who does that!