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Here is a diy record cleaning solution which is low in cost yet effective: http://diamondcut.com/AppNotes/AN-16...lation%202.pdf
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Better than water
Originally posted by quartet87I'm curious to know if Doug has found Labtone better than water alone, having never tried Labtone myself.
I've cleaned donated LP's which looked like they were in good condition. I've found them coated with what I assume to be nicotine! My cleaning pads removed a yellowish-brown substance. After cleaning, the records have a significantly improved lustre.
Labtone does a wonderful job removing oily fingerprints, as well as general dirt and grime found on 78's. Since it was formulated to clean laboratory instruments, it's formulated to leave no residue.
It seems that record cleaning techniques and solutions is as controversial as the correct speaker wire size. I've read that the original Discwasher fluid (not the new stuff) was really just very expensive distilled water!
Currently, I'm searching for a second hand turntable that I can use as a basis for a DYI record cleaning machine. Here's a link to someone who built one:
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/showthread/t-39608.html
The VPI parts to make the cleaner can be found here:
http://www.elusivedisc.com/products.asp?dept=369
Doug
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I have only one Spin Clean also and have found that distilled water only yields best results so far...in addition to a soft brush or celluose sponge. I'm curious to know if Doug has found Labtone better than water alone, having never tried Labtone myself.
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Hi Doug,
Thanks for the input. Having only 1 Spin Clean system, rinsing would be a problem for me.
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Home Brew
As I've mentioned before, I use a solution of LabTone, which is made by VWR Scientific. More information can be found here:
http://www.vwrsp.com/catalog/product...23&resultNum=0
and here:
http://home.earthlink.net/~gnordenst...n/Cleaning.htm
Since you're using Spin Clean, the problem will be the rinse, unless you use to Spin Cleans; one for cleaner, the other for rinse.
Doug
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Spin Cleaning System
Will be running out of cleaner soon, is anybody making their own home brew?
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