TimeToMoveOn Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 so i have a gift card for amazon and was wondering if anybody had some suggestions on what to use to clean vinyl records? i know there are washing units but is it really necessary? or can i do well with a solution and some micro fiber towels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youspinmeround Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 Paper towels and windex. Leaves that streak free shine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroNowhere Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 19 minutes ago, youspinmeround said: Paper towels and windex. Leaves that streak free shine. Agreed. Cut with rubbing alcohol and you’re good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faaip de oiad Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 You guys are all wrong. Alcohol and ammonia messes with the chemical composition of vinyl. Wood glue is where it's at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 If it’s in your budget, I really enjoy my record doctor V. I cleaned records manually with a brush for several years and I regret not getting one of these sooner. If it’s in your budget and you’re a fairly serious collector, it’s worth it in my opinion. If you’re on a tighterbudget or are just getting into collecting, I’d stick with a manual brush until you know you want to upgrade. faaip de oiad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntslash Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 If you want to go the budget route, I recommend this set - https://amzn.to/3CRUnNA If you have a bit more money to spend, go with this - https://amzn.to/3XBPqAE It also depends on how dirty your records are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DecayToDeath Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 https://squeakycleanvinyl.com/ One-man operation for 3D printed pieces to replicate a vacuum record cleaner, guy's really great about customer support and stuff, works like a charm. faaip de oiad and dethrock 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesecrets0308 Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 Get one of these and your reckas will thank you. I've been using the KAB EV-1 for over 10 years and it works fantastic. The only thing that's needed replaced once is the applicator brush (nitty gritty rcb) but it's only $20. https://www.kabusa.com/frameset.htm?/ev1.htm faaip de oiad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanbo Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Kerosene and fine steel wool. Makes my punkrock records sound more legit. ☺️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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