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Vinyl record cleaners

jlaustinjlaustin Posts: 2,355
edited October 2013 in All Encompassing Trip
Any recommendations for vinyl cleaning? With all the problems with Lightning Bolt, I wanted to give it a good cleaning before playing it (even though it looks clean and smudge/scratch free). Just got back into vinyl and not sure what are the best things out there these days. We have 100's of old vinyl that hasn't been played in years, but stored in plastic outer sleeves. Thinking these may or may not need a good cleaning to play again. Used to use the Discwasher in the wooden case, but have heard sone bad things about the RCA version available these days.

Any thoughts are greatly appreciated!
2013 Wrigley, Pittsburgh, Buffalo
2014 Cincy, Detroit, Moline, & Milwaukee
2015 Central Park
2016 Lexington, Ottawa, Toronto 1 & 2, Boston 1 & 2, Chicago 1 & 2
2017 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2018 Seattle 1 & 2, Missoula, Chicago 1

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  • chadwickchadwick Posts: 21,157
    wood glue
    see the thread on cleaning vinyl

    "With all the problems with Lightning Bolt, I wanted to give it a good cleaning before playing it (even though it looks clean and smudge/scratch free)." - jlaustin


    care to elaborate?
    for poetry through the ceiling. ISBN: 1 4241 8840 7

    "Hear me, my chiefs!
    I am tired; my heart is
    sick and sad. From where
    the sun stands I will fight
    no more forever."
    Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
  • jlaustinjlaustin Posts: 2,355
    Many people have said that their LB vinyl has arrived all messed up...

    http://community.pearljam.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=221207

    I searched for a vinyl cleaning thread, but couldn't find one - do you have the URL?

    Thanks!
    2013 Wrigley, Pittsburgh, Buffalo
    2014 Cincy, Detroit, Moline, & Milwaukee
    2015 Central Park
    2016 Lexington, Ottawa, Toronto 1 & 2, Boston 1 & 2, Chicago 1 & 2
    2017 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
    2018 Seattle 1 & 2, Missoula, Chicago 1

  • chadwickchadwick Posts: 21,157
    dial in "cleaning vinyl" im sure you'll find someone
    for poetry through the ceiling. ISBN: 1 4241 8840 7

    "Hear me, my chiefs!
    I am tired; my heart is
    sick and sad. From where
    the sun stands I will fight
    no more forever."
    Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
  • jlaustinjlaustin Posts: 2,355
    Thanks, Chadwick!

    Here's the thread, for anyone else interested:

    http://community.pearljam.com/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=183256&hilit=glue+record+cleaning&start=15

    A little scary, but it seems like it would work for really dirty vinyl. :o :shock:

    I am also interested in suggestions for an everyday cleaning brush - just wanted to know what people use these days.

    :)
    2013 Wrigley, Pittsburgh, Buffalo
    2014 Cincy, Detroit, Moline, & Milwaukee
    2015 Central Park
    2016 Lexington, Ottawa, Toronto 1 & 2, Boston 1 & 2, Chicago 1 & 2
    2017 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
    2018 Seattle 1 & 2, Missoula, Chicago 1

  • Dr. DelightDr. Delight Posts: 11,210
    Spin Clean.
    And so you see, I have come to doubt
    All that I once held as true
    I stand alone without beliefs
    The only truth I know is you.
  • chadwickchadwick Posts: 21,157
    i use a feather duster
    for poetry through the ceiling. ISBN: 1 4241 8840 7

    "Hear me, my chiefs!
    I am tired; my heart is
    sick and sad. From where
    the sun stands I will fight
    no more forever."
    Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
  • jlaustinjlaustin Posts: 2,355
    chadwick wrote:
    i use a feather duster


    Do you wear a little French maid's outfit, too? :lol:
    2013 Wrigley, Pittsburgh, Buffalo
    2014 Cincy, Detroit, Moline, & Milwaukee
    2015 Central Park
    2016 Lexington, Ottawa, Toronto 1 & 2, Boston 1 & 2, Chicago 1 & 2
    2017 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
    2018 Seattle 1 & 2, Missoula, Chicago 1

  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 41,642
    Dr. Delight wrote:
    Spin Clean.

    Same here! I'm very happy with my Spin Clean. Best cleaner I've ever used. When I purchased mine, I bought extra drying clothes so that could do a good batch each cleaning session (but not too many at a time- it's good to clean the brushes and replace the fluid as directed) and eventually cleaned my entire collection. I always now clean new as well as used records because in making them there can be manufacturing contaminants that are bad for the stylus. For thorough drying I also set up the records in a plastic coated rack so they don't get scratched and are completely dry before putting them back in good quality inner sleeves.
    “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
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  • chadwickchadwick Posts: 21,157
    jlaustin wrote:
    chadwick wrote:
    i use a feather duster


    Do you wear a little French maid's outfit, too? :lol:
    sure i do
    for poetry through the ceiling. ISBN: 1 4241 8840 7

    "Hear me, my chiefs!
    I am tired; my heart is
    sick and sad. From where
    the sun stands I will fight
    no more forever."
    Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
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