Liimpan Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 I got an anti-static brush and used it on a record I don't care much for to try it, and when I brushed it and got the dust off by brushing it towards the edge, it seemed to leave some hair line scratches. What did I do wrong? Also, after using the brush, how do I clean it? General tips regarding techniques of using an anti-static brush is also welcome here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsterrod Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 I think you may have better luck in the "Turntables and Other Equipment" forum. I've never used an anti-static brush before, though I've considered buying one on numerous occasions, I just use a micro fiber cloth before putting the needle on the record. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caninesapien Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 I've had one for a month or so and I think the anti-static cloth works a lot better. It's good to run the brush over to get rid of any dust or hairs off old records but I don't think it's crucial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eshame Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 what brush do you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youspinmeround Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 what brush do you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowBearToe Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 I've had one for a month or so and I think the anti-static cloth works a lot better. It's good to run the brush over to get rid of any dust or hairs off old records but I don't think it's crucial. What anti-static cloth do you have? I didn't even know these existed haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caninesapien Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 I'm not sure of the brand but I got it from my local record store for about £4 or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liimpan Posted May 29, 2014 Author Share Posted May 29, 2014 what brush do you have? what brush do you have? Don't remember what brand, it doesn't say anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowBearToe Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 I'm not sure of the brand but I got it from my local record store for about £4 or so. Sweet, I'll have to look for one at mine, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monklover Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Don't remember what brand, it doesn't say anything. I have a brush like the one above, it seems to me, it just pulling all the dust to the edge of the record and when I swipe it off, it flips the dust to the other side... this is when I am holding the record before placing on the tt... of course I also run it over the record with it spinning on the platter before I put the needle down in which case at least the dust is away from the playing side if it flips it to the backside.. static I supposed, but I though those were supposed to be anti-static brushes.... I have a question though, I thought I ordered a MOFI brush, with the fine/velvety looking brush pads... turns out I ordered replacement pads, which fortunately are sticky backed, so I stuck one of them to the silver backed part of the above mentioned brush, which is perfectly curved to run across the record like any regular brush... these REALLY suck up the dust, but my question is, what is the best way to then remove that dust from the pads? is wiping them on a towel, or even my shirt harmful? What about using a damp cloth on them? Pulled the Beatles BBC which I had not played in years and the dust left on the MOFI pad was VERY visible... I just kind of swiped the pad along my pant leg between wipes to get rid of the accumulated dust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monklover Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 For the occasional white paper'ish looking bits that seem to be stuck in the vinyl I find tweezers work the best to pick them off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbbrew22 Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 For the occasional white paper'ish looking bits that seem to be stuck in the vinyl I find tweezers work the best to pick them off. i just rub mine on the carpet to get it really clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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