rawkuout Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Recommend me something (preferably on on Amazon) to clean my vinyl with. I just got Caspian's "Tertia" and although it was in like new shape, it was extremely dusty, and I'm pretty sure that caused the excessive cracks and pops while playing. There are tons of products but I don't know which to choose. I just want something safe for my records that works effectively. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almightyseancore Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 needledoctor.com have great cleaning shits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjustinxschwierx Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 windex and a lint-less cloth towel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawkuout Posted January 28, 2011 Author Share Posted January 28, 2011 windex and a lint-less cloth towel interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowurrcool Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 I bought one of these kits and it works great for anytime I have a dirty record http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-AT6012-Record-Care/dp/B0009IGAPW/ref=pd_bxgy_e_img_b The only problem I have with it is that it uses a LOT of the solution, so it'd be best to clean several records in one session Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smailtronic Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 I just got Caspian's "Tertia" and although it was in like new shape, it was extremely dusty Thanks GZ Vinyl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkticon Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 I just got Caspian's "Tertia" and although it was in like new shape, it was extremely dusty Thanks GZ Vinyl! Yep. Especially if it's one of the variants with haze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjustinxschwierx Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 windex and a lint-less cloth towel interesting. buy a nice record cleaning towel a shammy towel or in a pinch, though not 100% recommended a really high end paper towel like Viva brand towels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derkwithano Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 http://www.amazon.com/3M-Pro-Pak-11702NA....6237960& sr=1-4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notcoolbro88 Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 windex and a lint-less cloth towel the chemicals dont damage the vinyl? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkie Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 http://www.amazon.com/3M-Pro-Pak-11702NA....6237960& sr=1-4 works like a charm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjustinxschwierx Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 windex and a lint-less cloth towel the chemicals dont damage the vinyl? nope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
000000 Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 at our campus radio station, we have a cleaner similar to http://www.amazon.com/Spin-Clean-Record-Washer-MKII/dp/B002UKSZUU/ref=pd_cp_e_1 but more from the 70s, haha, can't find the exact model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtw88 Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 http://www.amazon.com/Haier-HDC1804TW-4-....62 49032&sr=8-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadreckoning Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 http://www.amazon.com/3M-Pro-Pak-11702NA....6237960& sr=1-4 works like a charm WTF!?! My records play like totally crap after using this. Now they all sound like Macy Gray. thanks jerk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appletree Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 i have a disc cleaner but often use this before and after listening to a record. its a quick clean method.... http://www.amazon.com/AudioQuest-Anti-St....6253796&sr =8-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thieves Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 eek, no liquid unless it's an extremely diluted solution (like the stuff that comes with those rca dishwasher kits) at home i just use what we use at the plant, a dry microfiber cloth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonskanks Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 (insert Juan's vinyl cleansing photo) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x43x Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 If you're going to use a cleaning solution that's alcohol based, make sure that your stylus glue won't dissolve. I know that Ortofon uses a glue that dissolves if it comes in contact with too much alcohol, so be sure that the record has dried completely before playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonbeams Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 I just got Caspian's "Tertia" and although it was in like new shape, it was extremely dusty Thanks GZ Vinyl! I have this. AT has two brushes, a white one and black one. Get the white one. I sweep a record with it before every play. It picks up all the dust. Keeps the stylish clean and my records are noiseless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robx Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 REAL ANSWER: (worked in record store for years, this is what I've always cleaned mine with, this is what we cleaned ours with at the store, and this is what my old burn out dad always used as well) 1 part normal alcohol (not craft beer, the other kind), 2 parts water. put it in a spray bottle, and go buy the really nice cleaning rags at an auto store. I bought them from one of those car wash places, the store buys them from auto zone or target. They're basically just super soft cotton rags, so a really old shirt will do the job. You'll spend less than 10 bucks for everything, and I always make a jug of it that will last years. works fine, will do the job every time, and isn't bad for the records. those expensive carbon brushes work, but only if the record is already very very clean, and unless you're playing it really loud or have very nice equipment it isn't worth your money. those little kits with the nice brushes and the solution are almost exactly what I am telling you to make, just it's closer to 1 part alcohol 1 part water (why you just put drops). really, go smell any vinyl cleaning solution and tell me what it smells like. They're a reason it smells like watered down rubbing alcohol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunna Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 make sure you only use DISTILLED water, otherwise there may be all kinds of shit in the water that you don't want - minerals and such. also use as pure isopropyl alcohol as you can get - at least 90% for the same reason as the water. don't use windex - the ammonia and colorant leave residue. or if you want to buy something, get something like this: http://www.amazon.com/RCA-Discwasher-RD1006-record-cleaning/dp/B000KMZKTO/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1296456471&sr=8-7 you need a wet cleaner or at least a nice clean cloth to get that gz dust shit off. the carbon fiber brush works best for light lint and static. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillhole Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Or go all out. I've never seen/used one but I've heard there great. http://www.amazon.com/VPI-HW-16-5-Cleaning-concentrate-solution/dp/B002ZDQ9IM/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1296462924&sr=1-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordyedge Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 http://www.amazon.com/3M-Pro-Pak-11702NA....6237960& sr=1-4 When I use these, everyone record sounds like a Youth Attack release. Lovely and clean... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunna Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Or go all out. I've never seen/used one but I've heard there great. http://www.amazon.com/VPI-HW-16-5-Cleaning-concentrate-solution/dp/B002ZDQ9IM/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1296462924&sr=1-1 I have one of these and wouldn't recommend unless you're uncommonly wealthy. It's not really suited for casual cleaning. You have to be severely OCD or own a store or something where you have to clean tons of really really dirty records. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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