bchris02 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 I have one record that I've cleaned multiple times but when I play it, my stylus slowly but surely picks up greasy gunk that by the end of the side, distorts the sound. It's different than the typical dust that gets picked up. It's greasy and sticky. At first I thought it was my cleaning solution leaving residue, but I have other records I clean with the same solution that don't do that. I also thought maybe my tracking force was too high and I was damaging the record, but once again, it only happens on this one record. What should I do to clean it? I don't currently have a vacuum system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circuit bored records Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Step 1: don't listen to that record anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinyl addict Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 I have one record that I've cleaned multiple times but when I play it, my stylus slowly but surely picks up greasy gunk that by the end of the side, distorts the sound. It's different than the typical dust that gets picked up. It's greasy and sticky. At first I thought it was my cleaning solution leaving residue, but I have other records I clean with the same solution that don't do that. I also thought maybe my tracking force was too high and I was damaging the record, but once again, it only happens on this one record. What should I do to clean it? I don't currently have a vacuum system. Titebond II Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenh Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Titebond II Nothing gets blacks blacker or shinier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinyl addict Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 I hear ya, but its good for a last resort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenh Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 I was agreeing, it's the most effective cleaning method I've found Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bchris02 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Step 1: don't listen to that record anymore Bummer. It's one of my favorites. I may try the wood glue thing. I use Vinyl Styl cleaning fluid. Is it a possibility that the fluid caused this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freki Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 What's in it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donlombardo Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 www.tradera.com/item/2115/251794261/skivtvatt It's at $20 incl. shipping right now. Is it any good? Anyone know anything about it? What would I need except for that? Beginner... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bierbelly Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Cleaning is over-rated. No amount of cleaning fixes worn grooves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajxd Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Nope. Besides shenanigans (who can be more of an expert on this subject), as an expert on this topic, you are wrong. Correct, nothing fixes worn grooves. Incorrect, cleaning is not overrated. Pressing plates have anti-fungals sprayed on them, which can then be transferred to the record. All new records should be cleaned. Incorrect, Dawn is not as good as anything. It contains a multitude of different chemicals that do not need to be on your stylus. TAKE HOME MESSAGE: Cleaning records isn't for your record's health, its for the health of your stylus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bierbelly Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Nope. Besides shenanigans (who can be more of an expert on this subject), as an expert on this topic, you are wrong. Correct, nothing fixes worn grooves. Incorrect, cleaning is not overrated. Pressing plates have anti-fungals sprayed on them, which can then be transferred to the record. All new records should be cleaned. Incorrect, Dawn is not as good as anything. It contains a multitude of different chemicals that do not need to be on your stylus. TAKE HOME MESSAGE: Cleaning records isn't for your record's health, its for the health of your stylus. Dawn plus rinse with distilled...all gone. BTW, if I'm not mistaken, the stylus is made of diamond...pretty tough and unreactive. I know, I know, record collectors/audiophiles need their comfort zones. How many stylii has anyone actually worn out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tardcore Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 I'm with this guy. I don't believe in germs or crap like that either. If I can't see it, it's not real. VinylGyroid 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tardcore Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 it's way colder out today than it was yesterday. seriously like 10 degrees. ain't none of these diamond polishing hippies want to talk about that. thanks globowarmobama. ajxd and smwalsh6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajxd Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Dawn plus rinse with distilled...all gone. BTW, if I'm not mistaken, the stylus is made of diamond...pretty tough and unreactive. I know, I know, record collectors/audiophiles need their comfort zones. How many stylii has anyone actually worn out? I've worked in molecular labs for over 12 years, with extensive chemistry and molecular biology courses during my BSc, MS, and PhD. It has nothing to do with my audio related comforts, it has to do with my scientific knowledge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tardcore Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 seriously though. if the earth was around, all the people on the "bottom" would just fall off. that's science. day one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajxd Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 it's way colder out today than it was yesterday. seriously like 10 degrees. ain't none of these diamond polishing hippies want to talk about that. thanks globowarmobama. Thanks Obama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tardcore Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 I polish my stylus with rocks and budweiser. you can't damage it. IT'S DIAMONDS BRO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney Crosley Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 I firmly believe that never cleaning records adds to that 'authentic' record sound. Personally, I prefer to hear crackles and pops when I play records on each of my Crosleys. Also, I am planning to grow mushrooms on my records. Bierbelly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenh Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Cleaning is over-rated. No amount of cleaning fixes worn grooves. If you don't want worn out grooves 1) Buy a better record player 2) Keeping your equipment and your records cleaner will help stop your hard as nails diamond grinding more pizza crumbs into the grooves. 3) One of the unwanted side effects of a worn out stylus apart from it sounding like utter shite is that it will wear out your precious grooves faster than a rat up an aqueduct. 4) listen to the nice man with the Schoolin he knows his Onions seriously though. if the earth was around, all the people on the "bottom" would just fall off. that's science. day one. No they don't fall off they just get nosebleeds all the time because the blood rushes to their heads. Don't go there though because there be dragons there, that and the water goes down the plughole the wrong way round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinyl addict Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 LOl at people who don't bother to clean their records. Writing down names so I don't buy any destroyed LPs from them in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bierbelly Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 I've worked in molecular labs for over 12 years, with extensive chemistry and molecular biology courses during my BSc, MS, and PhD. It has nothing to do with my audio related comforts, it has to do with my scientific knowledge. I'm a chemist, so explain to me what species or compounds eat PVC and diamond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney Crosley Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 I hope this gets good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinyl addict Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Popcorn bag spinning in the microwave.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajxd Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Oh my god. Are you that idiot who posts here from time to time stating all the nonsense? Calls us all jimmies? It's not the actual diamond you dullard, it's what binds the diamond to the cantilever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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