ydono Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 I made the mistake of putting a little cd cleaner/repair onto my dust brush before cleaning a vintage 45 vinyl. The side I did that on is skipping now and I can see the residue. What a rookie mistake! How do I clean that off? thanks for any help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burntwolf Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 what is cd cleaner/repair fluid? you could find a place w/ an ultrasonic record cleaning machine. originals vinyl in SF cleans vinyl. ask them what they think. https://originalsvinyl.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fondfarewell Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 (edited) Try an isopropyl alcohol solution on a cotton ball or soft cloth, ideally diluted with distilled water and rinsed with the same when you’re done. Start with maybe 4 parts water, 1 part alcohol, and keep upping the alcohol until it is effective. Note that most CD repair fluids are mild abrasives that work by buffing out scratches on CDs. What you are seeing on the 45 might be fine scratches rather than residue, and nothing will fix that. Edited November 17, 2020 by fondfarewell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stl_ben Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 whats the record? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Mike Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 1 hour ago, stl_ben said: whats the record? Ruined. Mattallurgist, mertzrock, mitchard and 7 others 2 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shitty Rambo Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Try rubbing alcohol and a toothbrush, go with the grain, don't apply a ton of pressure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plarocks Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 VPI record cleaning machine. Don’t collect/use records without one: https://www.musicdirect.com/cleaning-machines/vpi-165-record-cleaning-machine eight1echo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeytags Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 19 hours ago, stl_ben said: whats the record? this is a good question. unless the record is rare or sentimental, might be easier to buy another copy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ydono Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 The Record is Disc Jockey record company label. Jass at Ohio Union. Ice Cream, If I ever Cease to Love You, Corrine - It is a live recording Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plarocks Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 3 hours ago, ydono said: The Record is Disc Jockey record company label. Jass at Ohio Union. Ice Cream, If I ever Cease to Love You, Corrine - It is a live recording There is a copy on Discogs for $55: The George Lewis Authentic New Orleans Ragtime Band* – Jass At The Ohio Union Looks like a very cool private pressing record! Get a VPI or similar vacuum powered record cleaning machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burntwolf Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 I have a Pro-Ject VCS, which is much more affordable than a VPI. Works great. Plarocks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ydono Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 It is a really nice recording. I have been listening to lots and lots of records as I buy them at garage sales, listen to them and then sell. This record stood out. I am selling it so would like to clean it to try and get rid of the skip that I think I caused with the cd fluid cleaner/repair. I can't afford those cleaning machines. Is it really a lost cause or should I try the rubbing alcohol? or, maybe a collector would buy it for less with the hopes of cleaning it. not really sure which way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plarocks Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 (edited) On 11/25/2020 at 4:17 PM, ydono said: It is a really nice recording. I have been listening to lots and lots of records as I buy them at garage sales, listen to them and then sell. This record stood out. I am selling it so would like to clean it to try and get rid of the skip that I think I caused with the cd fluid cleaner/repair. I can't afford those cleaning machines. Is it really a lost cause or should I try the rubbing alcohol? or, maybe a collector would buy it for less with the hopes of cleaning it. not really sure which way to go. I fell into that trap where I thought “I can’t afford a record cleaning machine,” while I was collecting, accumulating and listening to LPs for a few years when I started. Here’s the secret. Playing an “uncleaned” record with all the grit and dirt in the grooves is like playing your records with sandpaper. You are wearing out your record AND stylus prematurely. I read this in Goldmine back in the day, and now agree with it. If you are “serious” about your vinyl collection, sell off one quarter of your collection so you can buy one of these RCM machines to preserve the other 3/4 of it. Even NEW LPs have a mold release compound in the grooves to keep it from sticking to the stamper. One of these vacuum machines is the only way to safely remove it, as well as the dirt and grime on your used and thrift shop LPs. Happy listening! Edited November 27, 2020 by Plarocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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