lonesomexloveus Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 ...is this really a good idea? http://www.reddit.com/r/pics/comments/bef52/clean_dirty_vinyl_records_with_wood_glue/ http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=99837 maybe i'm super behind, but i've never heard of this and it sounds a little bizarre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentgods Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 i would not do this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhulud Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Y'all know my preferred cleaning method... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentgods Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 anytime someone thinks about vinyl cleaning. anytime vinyl goes on the shelf dreading the dust. there will always be. GENGHIS JUAN WITH THE DISHWASHER PICTURE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hickey Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 YES!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonesomexloveus Posted March 17, 2010 Author Share Posted March 17, 2010 better questions: has anyone actually used this method before? now i'm just curious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devinr Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 The dude in the second link is talking about clean Ace of Base records. No additional pun necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Hundred Fifty-Two Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 I used a 4" Porter Cable angle grinder to really get the gunk outta those grooves, and I have to admit that they are sounding a whole lot better now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooterist136 Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 This seems really interesting. I may just go buy some Eddy Grant record at the thrift store just to see how this works. I also have an old needle so I won't be using my normal one. Could be crazy fun...or crazy stupid...for $2.00 ($1.50 for glue, $0.50 for record) I'll get my money worth in entertainment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fueledbymike Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 o wow this seems real neat. i could see this gettin EVERYTHING off the record. i think this could work really well of course i would try it on a random thrift store record first, but definitely something i may try soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headtowall Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 seems cool, but i would never do ti on anything i own...maybe some thrift store record for fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtz Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 I have read about this before and heard it works really well. Don't know anyone personally who has tried it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axlrose Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 I have some old as fuck records at home. I'm trying this. That is all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Another Tom Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 I have never done it personally, although i know people who do. They just used school PVA glue but i think the stuff is similar to wood glue if not the same. From what i have seen it works really well however you need to be watch two things, make sure it is completely dry before you peel it off because it will leave small amounts of residue and bits of glue will set in the grooves, and make sure you put enough on to set thickly over the raised bits other wise when you peel it off bits will break off and it is a pain in the arse to pick out or re-set again. Also, get any on the label and you can kiss it good bye. There was a thread a few weeks ago of a product that was a lot more expensive but did they same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxmartinxx Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 I have a really clicky and poppy Christie Front Drive LP that I might attempt to sacrifice to this. If it cures it I'd be happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakland Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 A damp cloth diaper. Now put the wood glue down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riddle350 Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Y'all know my preferred cleaning method... haha it's been so long since you've used this. Made my life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astonbosstuneage Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Don't clean vinyl - it should pop , click and crackle with age, just like a fine wine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chappy5 Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 It looks like one of those crazy ideas that works, yet shouldn't. I'm not gonna try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxmartinxx Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 better questions: has anyone actually used this method before?now i'm just curious I read all 55 pages of the Audiokarma thread yesterday. Apparently it works and isn't that hard. I might glue up a record today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minty Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 hmm this is very interesting. might try it on my Get Bent 7" which always skips in one of the best bits of City. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxmartinxx Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 I have a coating of Elmers Wood glue drying on a James Taylor LP that was so noisy it was unlistenable. Decided to start on a dollar record rather than the CFD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxmartinxx Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Hmmmm... It worked. This record was so noisy that I was going to throw it out. Now most of it is silent. There are still portions that are noisy and some pops and crackles, but it's significantly less and what used to overpower the music is now further in the background. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gloamingtime Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Sounds like a good way to renew some old records. I think I might give this a shot as well if I have enough glue. I have a couple records I'd love to reduce the noise on for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melikecheese Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 I think this would work fine UNLESS you tried to remove the glue before it was fully dry, then you got a glue pickin party to hold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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