this 100%
The debates about cleaning are insane. Although I went the Squeaky Clean route, reading and research was enough to make me feel immobile, too. So I get you, @Believer101 .
IMO, the #1 rule is to just handle your damn records properly! I've adopted a bunch of my dad's records, and all he ever used was D4 fluid and a Discwasher brush. They sound and look fantastic because he handled with care.
Record cleaning - what's your method?
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MikeH
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I have a VPI that I got for a really cheap deal on Amazon awhile back. I use a combo of the MoFi Super Deep Cleaner and Super Record Wash. Was wondering though how long people leave on Super Deep Cleaner before vacuuming and using the wash? I have heard a lot of varying opinions on the matter but was wondering if anybody has a go-to method for it?
The debates about cleaning are insane. Although I went the Squeaky Clean route, reading and research was enough to make me feel immobile, too. So I get you, @Believer101 .
IMO, the #1 rule is to just handle your damn records properly! I've adopted a bunch of my dad's records, and all he ever used was D4 fluid and a Discwasher brush. They sound and look fantastic because he handled with care.
The best cleaning process in the market.
My hands don't look dirty, but I certainly wash them.
oldschoolkirby
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Still a Spin-Clean user here - haven't got the urge to upgrade just yet. Looking at all the grossness at the bottom of the tub after a session is very satisfying, haha...
Hunt EDA Mark 6 brush before playing. Stylus brush at the start of every spinning session.
Hunt EDA Mark 6 brush before playing. Stylus brush at the start of every spinning session.
Believer101
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I love your video.
This is the one I am leaning towards getting. This video just confirms it for me.
oldschoolkirby
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Not my video, but I think I watched that same one before using it for the first time!
Believer101
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Im only playing I knew it was you haha
But yeah makes it look easy.
Only bit I hate is the towel.
Wouldnt that just add micro fibers or whatever back on the record xD
apholden
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Can we change @Lee Newman's title to "Licker of Things"?
When I used it, I left it on for 3-5 minutes.
I use a VPI 16.5 and TTVJ extra strength as well.
For those that care (I do) both the Okki Nokki and Nitty Gritty Pure 2 cleaning fluids contain alcohol. I avoid it, but I'd use either before I didn't clean at all.
For those that care (I do) both the Okki Nokki and Nitty Gritty Pure 2 cleaning fluids contain alcohol. I avoid it, but I'd use either before I didn't clean at all.
Interesting. Maybe I need to check for alternatives to the Okki solution. Not that many available locally here. TTVJ is available online perhaps?
wmeugene
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So on a budget of $200 or less, and wanting to keep it self-contained (i.e. I don't want to have to go buy a shop vac - explaining that to the wife isn't worth the hassle) - what are the recommendations? Is a Record Doctor V worth the extra expense over a Spin Clean? Is there something else I should be looking at?
I should note that I'd ultimately like a Okki Nokki or similar, but dropping that type of cash isn't in the cards right now with my other vinyl needs.
I should note that I'd ultimately like a Okki Nokki or similar, but dropping that type of cash isn't in the cards right now with my other vinyl needs.
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debianlinux
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You can get small shop vacs for $30 and under. They are really easy to explain. They can clean wet spills as well as stuff you’d rather not with your main vac like behind appliances, leaves, etc. etc. I mean, you could get the shop vac well ahead of the RCM and stealth that expense completely. Once you have a shop vac look at the squeaky clean system. Even with the vac it is in your budget.
The Denmarkian Wonder
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dansomeone
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Todd the Vinyl Junkie (TTVJAudio.com) is offering a rare sale this weekend, 15% OFF with code MemorialDay2019.
EDIT: Tested and working as of Sunday the 27th, it essentially works out to free shipping on a single bottle of the cleaning concentrate.
EDIT: Tested and working as of Sunday the 27th, it essentially works out to free shipping on a single bottle of the cleaning concentrate.
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Enoch
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How long have you had your Record Doctor V, mine is about a year old, it seems to work well, but I saw something recently about it potentially molding on the inside and it's not like I can open it up to check
I also bought a small spray bottle and I use that to get the cleaner on the record
