PaperNoire Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 So I am a little new to vinyl, but I'm in high spirits. My Dad was a DJ for over 30 years, and had a collection of over 3000+ records, that's he's slowly given away over the years. It was only recently that I got into collecting them, and It was a great deep sadness knowing that all those records he gave away could have been mine. To rub it in, he'd bought The White Album on original press twice, both numbered too. Both gone, probably with one of his old friends somewhere in the world. Point of this thread though is, and I've asked my old man about this as well, but, what's the best way to clean your records? I'm looking for both D.I.Y sollutions, and more in depth techniques. I don't really want to try the wood-glue method, I'm talking just simple cleaning, removal of dust and hairs that get in the grooves, stuff like that. If anyone has any methods, I would much appreciate it! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsfan4ever80 Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 I use the Spin-Clean (http://www.amazon.com/Vintage-SCS-001-Spin-Clean-Record-Washer/dp/B0019DM3MK) It's around $80. It's simple and seems to be pretty effective. I don't wash my records as much as I should, but with the spin-clean, it's probably best to wash them in large batches to best utilize the cleaning fluids. There's a lot out there, most of which are much more elaborate and expensive than the Spin-Clean, but based on all the reasearch I've done, it's the best tool for the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atarirec Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Greetings... All used records acquired/purchased/found/etc. go thru the ol' spin clean for me... http://www.spincleanrecordwasher.com/ And.. prior spinning them on the turntable, new or used, they get the Nagaoka treatment... Been using this method for about 10 years now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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nothingnatural Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Always the best way to clean records. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaperNoire Posted December 26, 2012 Author Share Posted December 26, 2012 Ahaha, alrighty I'll look into, thanks guys! I don't have the money for a spin clean right now, considering I'm about to bust out my christmas spends on all my current most-wanted records, but as soon as I do I'll invest in one! Right now I'm just uses a cotton cloth and careful wiping the dust away, but for older records I can see my needing to use cleaning fluids and all that jazz. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbruise Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 I use the Hunt EDA Mark 6, AKA "brush", for the dust and paper particules from the inner sleeves. Give it a quick swipe as the record turns and you're good to go. Sounds like you're looking for something similiar. http://www.musicdirect.com/p-7193-hunt-eda-mk-6-carbon-fiber-brush.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smailtronic Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Came here for this. PaperNoire 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaperNoire Posted December 26, 2012 Author Share Posted December 26, 2012 Came here for this. Ahah, I have a lot to learn then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yancey47 Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 If you can afford it, I mightly endorse the VPI16.5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizzi Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 this is the method i use, other than the vacuum at the end. EDIT: this iis not my video, i just use his method Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hipsterasfolk Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Use draino, it is a little bit pricier but does an overall better job removing all the gunk n' stuff. seangj 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxicity Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 This seems like as good a place as any to ask this question: Does using compressed air to give a quick pre-play dust-off do any damage to a record? I've done it a couple of times, but not too much since I've never been sure of any damage I might be doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIGMA_BALLZ Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Just go to a record store and buy one of those little purple lint free pillow things and some cleaning spray that they sell there. bought some once to de-static a record and it worked great. Dries in only a few minutes too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjglor Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I've been using 1/3 isopropyl alcohol, 2/3 distilled water, and a squirt of windex mixed in a clean spray bottle. I spray the mix directly onto a lint-free cloth and wipe the record clean. Been using this method for four years. Works great for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhulud Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 All joking aside, this is the umpteenth cleaning records thread. I'm gonna create a sticky for it. Question now, which board should it be in, the main VC one or the equipment board? Go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PC Music Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Main Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emo Revival Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbruise Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Equipment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dethrock Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Equipment I would say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjo09 Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mxv Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Main. I don't read any of those other ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajxd Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 There are tons of these threads in the equipment board. And to the guy using Windex; IT CONTAINS AMMONIA WHICH CAN CHEMICALLY BREAK DOWN VINYL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abovetheearth Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Equipment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillhole Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 I picked this up used a few years ago. http://www.kabusa.com/ev1.htm Works fine and if I had to I'd have no problem shelling out the full price for it. I got lucky to nab mine used. Fully manual, you apply the liquid, you brush it on, you hook up the vacuum and turn it while it gets dried. That's what sets a machine apart from the DIY methods. The quick drying/sucking of the vacuum. Used it on all 1200 or so records and brought many back from the dead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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