OodMeister Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 So recently, I stumbled on a 70s era Discwasher, with some D4 fluid from before the RCA rebranding.Some collectors I respected told me that the fluid is still safe to use on records. I saw no immediate problem upon using the fluid, but now there are a bunch of people telling me that it wasn't safe, and that surpassing the shelf life of 2 or 3 years is possibly damaging to your records.Now I'm worried that I've done some sort of damage that I just don't notice yet.Any help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tardcore Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 So recently, I stumbled on a 70s era Discwasher, with some D4 fluid from before the RCA rebranding. Some collectors I respected told me that the fluid is still safe to use on records. I saw no immediate problem upon using the fluid, but now there are a bunch of people telling me that it wasn't safe, and that surpassing the shelf life of 2 or 3 years is possibly damaging to your records. Now I'm worried that I've done some sort of damage that I just don't notice yet. Any help? Toss it. Record cleaning solution is like $15 so why worry about it? Something in that bottle has almost certainly evaporated or broken down in the last 20 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhulud Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Never used the stuff. But something that old wouldn't be as effective and may even be harmful at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottheisel Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Try swapping out the fluid for some doublewhiskeycokenoice: kurtz, maneatingcow and Moglog 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsterrod Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Came here for the "doublewhiskeycokenoice" reference. Was not let down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunsetDramaKing17 Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Came here for the "doublewhiskeycokenoice" reference. Was not let down. What's the reference for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsterrod Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Dillinger Four song. I would have thought that was right in the VC wheelhouse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bladewillisisdead Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 It's literally acid by now. Call a hazmat team. Tommy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webdoggy Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Eh, I've got some D4 that is from the early 80's. Have used it on records with no problems, immediate nor delayed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MayCauseDeath Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 So recently, I stumbled on a 70s era Discwasher, with some D4 fluid from before the RCA rebranding. Some collectors I respected told me that the fluid is still safe to use on records. I saw no immediate problem upon using the fluid, but now there are a bunch of people telling me that it wasn't safe, and that surpassing the shelf life of 2 or 3 years is possibly damaging to your records. Now I'm worried that I've done some sort of damage that I just don't notice yet. Any help? Why in the world would you use something so old? Is 15$ that expensive to you? If you went into the cupboard and saw something from the 70's would you eat it to save a buck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bladewillisisdead Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Yeah, I'm not a scientist but it seems unlikely it'd be harmful. If anything it just won't be as effective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bladewillisisdead Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Also, D4 fluid is like $5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throughbeingcruel Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 So pumped on the Dillinger reference haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webdoggy Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 On a side note, I've seen vintage D4 sell for a pretty premium over the new stuff. People claim it is better than the "new formula." Never used the new stuff myself, so can't comment/compare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Hundred Fifty-Two Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Seems like such a non-issue. Just buy new fluid. D4 rocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tape Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Why in the world would you use something so old? Is 15$ that expensive to you? If you went into the cupboard and saw something from the 70's would you eat it to save a buck? Not to ruin your analogy but a bottle of distilled water and a little isopropyl has a much better shot of being the exact same stuff you put in the bottle 40 years ago than any food product does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maneatingcow Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Super excited for D4th of July. D4 turns 21! Any of y'all going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MahPah Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Super excited for D4th of July. D4 turns 21! Any of y'all going? I was thinking about it, but I can't imagine it will be as good as the May the D4th be with you party they just threw. They went all out for that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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