Best way to cheaply clean vinyl - Blu-ray Forum

truffleshuffle83 · 02-25-2010, 03:57 AM

im not really interested in buying a nitty gritty or vpi right now. dont have too many used vinyls and use the audioquest brush on all my new ones

any suggestions?

jlafrenz · 02-25-2010, 04:16 AM

You can buy bottles of record cleaning solution and various brushes in a kit for fairly cheap. Search for it on eBay or check out some place that sells vinyl

http://www.needledoctor.com/
http://www.audioadvisor.com/

richteer · 02-25-2010, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by truffleshuffle83

im not really interested in buying a nitty gritty or vpi right now. dont have too many used vinyls and use the audioquest brush on all my new ones

any suggestions?

The Spin Clean disc washer comes well recommended, and at $60.00 probably won't break the bank.

Johnny Vinyl · 02-25-2010, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by richteer

The Spin Clean disc washer comes well recommended, and at $60.00 probably won't break the bank.

And also the GEM Dandy system for $150. I've linked you to the 6moons review.

John

un4gvn94538 · 02-25-2010, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by richteer

The Spin Clean disc washer comes well recommended, and at $60.00 probably won't break the bank.

+1 i have one and it works well.

truffleshuffle83 · 02-26-2010, 03:37 AM

Ordered the spin clean and since they are not shipping until sometime in march they are including a free 32 oz bottle of solution. Can't beat that

Grand Bob · 04-06-2010, 08:20 PM

Is Discwasher still in business? I still use a set on mine, lp brush, stylus brush, and zerostat.

Johnny Vinyl · 04-30-2010, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by truffleshuffle83

Ordered the spin clean and since they are not shipping until sometime in march they are including a free 32 oz bottle of solution. Can't beat that

How you received the Spin Doctor unit yet? If so, how do you like it?

John

bigred7078 · 04-30-2010, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Grand Bob

Is Discwasher still in business? I still use a set on mine, lp brush, stylus brush, and zerostat.

nope, Bruce sold the company awhile back. They sold the name or whatever to RCA? and they still produce a Discwasher that looks VERY similar, but the cleaning bristles are totally different and the fluid is entirely different...It gets horrible reviews lol. Discwasher was made here in Columbia Missouri and Bruce comes into the store every once and awhile

FreddieFerric · 04-30-2010, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by bigred7078

nope, Bruce sold the company awhile back. They sold the name or whatever to RCA? and they still produce a Discwasher that looks VERY similar, but the cleaning bristles are totally different and the fluid is entirely different...It gets horrible reviews lol. Discwasher was made here in Columbia Missouri and Bruce comes into the store every once and awhile

And that's really a shame because the originals were very well liked and they worked really good. The new RCA version is roundly dumped on and likened to total garbage and a genuine rip-off.

I use a super inexpensive one that has carbon fiber and something that is either like velvet or velour. (don't really know what it is), but I got it from Sleeve City for like $5 and it works suprisingly well.

leeving · 05-08-2010, 01:26 PM

my method:

Soap and water. Use a soft paint brush. get a sham-wow or equivalent type of non-scratching drying towel and you are good to go.

richteer · 05-08-2010, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by leeving

my method:

Soap and water. Use a soft paint brush. get a sham-wow or equivalent type of non-scratching drying towel and you are good to go.

I'd avoid that method: the risk of leaving soap residue behind is too high. (Unless one is using it to clean *really* cruddy records before cleaning them using an RCM or similar...)

leeving · 05-08-2010, 10:09 PM

a good rinse gets rid of the soap residue.

Anyway, the question of the thread was " Best way to cheaply clean vinyl".

a few drops of soap, a paint brush and a good drying towel was around 10 bucks. That's a lot cheaper than hundreds for a vacuum machine.

OR you could use the wood glue method. But it takes too long for me.

Johnny Vinyl · 05-09-2010, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by leeving

a good rinse gets rid of the soap residue.

Anyway, the question of the thread was " Best way to cheaply clean vinyl".

a few drops of soap, a paint brush and a good drying towel was around 10 bucks. That's a lot cheaper than hundreds for a vacuum machine.

OR you could use the wood glue method. But it takes too long for me.

Ahhh...the infamous Wood Glue method! Not only does it take long, it's expensive. It is neat though!

John

FreddieFerric · 05-09-2010, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by John72953

Ahhh...the infamous Wood Glue method! Not only does it take long, it's expensive. It is neat though!

John

Well... I have a Thick As A Brick story to tell about wood glue if anyone is interested.

Johnny Vinyl · 05-09-2010, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by BluRayFred

Well... I have a Thick As A Brick story to tell about wood glue if anyone is interested.

Fire away buddy! I'm listening!

John

FreddieFerric · 05-09-2010, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by John72953

Fire away buddy! I'm listening!

John

Up late are we?

Here goes: I picked up a group of nice lps at the Tulanae WTUL record fair a few weeks ago. In all, everything was perfect. And then there was Jethro Tull! Thick As A Brick looked really good. The outer cover and inner sleeve was mint. The LP itself was spot on nice. No marks, mars, scratches, etc. Yet, upon playing, it had the most hideous surface noise! Snap, crackle, pop..., just like Rice Crispies!!! Now, I couldn't take that from such a fine, brilliant lp. So, off to the VPI 16.5. Well, that had NO effect. So, I cleaned it again. Still, Rice Crispies. Again, I cleaned. Nada. So, I resorted to the wood glue. I mean, my God! I've applied it to each side twice, and still this is the pitts! Dust from H E L L ! ! ! !

Moral of the story? There is none. Just get a quieter version of this stupendous record! I' still looking....

Johnny Vinyl · 05-09-2010, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by BluRayFred

Up late are we?

Here goes: I picked up a group of nice lps at the Tulanae WTUL record fair a few weeks ago. In all, everything was perfect. And then there was Jethro Tull! Thick As A Brick looked really good. The outer cover and inner sleeve was mint. The LP itself was spot on nice. No marks, mars, scratches, etc. Yet, upon playing, it had the most hideous surface noise! Snap, crackle, pop..., just like Rice Crispies!!! Now, I couldn't take that from such a fine, brilliant lp. So, off to the VPI 16.5. Well, that had NO effect. So, I cleaned it again. Still, Rice Crispies. Again, I cleaned. Nada. So, I resorted to the wood glue. I mean, my God! I've applied it to each side twice, and still this is the pitts! Dust from H E L L ! ! ! !

Moral of the story? There is none. Just get a quieter version of this stupendous record! I' still looking....

Went for a nap around 5pm and never woke up until about an hour ago! Damn, I'll be up all night now and I have to work today. It's gonna be a long one!

Great story Fred! I've had similar expereinces back in the day when I had my NittyGritty 2.0. Sometimes you just have to give in and say.....I need a better copy.

John

FreddieFerric · 05-09-2010, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by John72953

Went for a nap around 5pm and never woke up until about an hour ago! Damn, I'll be up all night now and I have to work today. It's gonna be a long one! John

LOL, I feel for ya buddy!

Johnny Vinyl · 05-09-2010, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by BluRayFred

LOL, I feel for ya buddy!

How come you are up so late buddy?

John

02-25-2010, 03:57 AM	#1
truffleshuffle83 Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:514	Best way to cheaply clean vinyl im not really interested in buying a nitty gritty or vpi right now. dont have too many used vinyls and use the audioquest brush on all my new ones any suggestions?

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02-25-2010, 04:16 AM	#2
jlafrenz Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Columbia, MO Home Theater Gallery:48 Trading Score:4	You can buy bottles of record cleaning solution and various brushes in a kit for fairly cheap. Search for it on eBay or check out some place that sells vinyl http://www.needledoctor.com/ http://www.audioadvisor.com/

02-26-2010, 03:37 AM	#6
truffleshuffle83 Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:514	Ordered the spin clean and since they are not shipping until sometime in march they are including a free 32 oz bottle of solution. Can't beat that

04-06-2010, 08:20 PM	#7
Grand Bob Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Seattle Area Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray reviews:1	Is Discwasher still in business? I still use a set on mine, lp brush, stylus brush, and zerostat.

05-08-2010, 01:26 PM	#11
leeving Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Oregon 4K collection:261 Blu-ray collection:957	my method: Soap and water. Use a soft paint brush. get a sham-wow or equivalent type of non-scratching drying towel and you are good to go.

05-08-2010, 10:09 PM	#13
leeving Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Oregon 4K collection:261 Blu-ray collection:957	a good rinse gets rid of the soap residue. Anyway, the question of the thread was " Best way to cheaply clean vinyl". a few drops of soap, a paint brush and a good drying towel was around 10 bucks. That's a lot cheaper than hundreds for a vacuum machine. OR you could use the wood glue method. But it takes too long for me.

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