The VINYL Thread!
06-13-17, 04:21 PM
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I have a record brush and a microfiber cloth I use
I clean everything I get used (and even new sometimes) with a wet spin cleaner system
I clean everything I get used (and even new sometimes) with a wet spin cleaner system
06-15-17, 05:11 PM
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Any particular type of cloth? I wipe everything - its usually covered in some kinda crap. But it seems my cloth thats a regular glasses cleaning cloth causes tons.
06-16-17, 12:41 PM
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
And today I bought a new record brush:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
trying to reduce as much static as i can...
06-18-17, 10:35 AM
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I bought these:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
And today I bought a new record brush:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
trying to reduce as much static as i can...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
And today I bought a new record brush:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
trying to reduce as much static as i can...
Which leads me to my next foray into a gadget. Have any of you guys tried the Onzow: ZeroDust - Stylus Cleaner:
https://www.amazon.com/ONZOW-ZERODUS...J5VBDJB5WJ7SZT
Im thinking of going for it as my next, addiction addition.
And damn!! I am digging those puke variants!
06-18-17, 07:33 PM
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Nice, those cloths are similar to mine; but the brush with the short bristles is what I need! I am getting some damn heavy static sometimes. I have stopped using my cloth with every spin. Instead, I have taken to wiping my vinyls with the cloth a few days in advance (instead of right before I spin them) to let the static "die down" and when I actually spin them, give them a wipe with the brush. Seems to be working....
Which leads me to my next foray into a gadget. Have any of you guys tried the Onzow: ZeroDust - Stylus Cleaner:
https://www.amazon.com/ONZOW-ZERODUS...J5VBDJB5WJ7SZT
Got it today, the short bristle brush from amazon is really nice
Im thinking of going for it as my next, addiction addition.
And damn!! I am digging those puke variants!
Which leads me to my next foray into a gadget. Have any of you guys tried the Onzow: ZeroDust - Stylus Cleaner:
https://www.amazon.com/ONZOW-ZERODUS...J5VBDJB5WJ7SZT
Got it today, the short bristle brush from amazon is really nice
Im thinking of going for it as my next, addiction addition.
And damn!! I am digging those puke variants!
06-19-17, 12:06 AM
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Do you guys clean new records? I mean brand new fresh out of the shrink-wrap record. And by clean, I mean a good wash, with the proper cleaner and a vacuum. Because I was scolded for not doing that to my new records. And I'm like, I'm sure they could use a proper cleaning, but man, I'm just not that anal, and why do new records have to be so filthy - why not clean them at the plant before packaging them? I can't think of another product that needs a thorough cleaning when new in order to be used properly.
06-19-17, 12:42 AM
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^ Nope.
I use my brush on every record new/sealed on both sides before playback and that's it. I will not buy a washer for my records.
I use my brush on every record new/sealed on both sides before playback and that's it. I will not buy a washer for my records.
06-19-17, 10:22 AM
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I mean, if a new record is dead quite, I don't see the reason, but I have had a few new records that have much more noise that a new record should, and I wouldn't mind washing those. But then, I've heard that after a wash, washed records could develop a "swishing" sound. It's like, you can't win!
06-19-17, 10:38 AM
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They're a big bigger than some other outer sleeves, but the smaller ones are too snug or don't fit around the thicker double-LP sleeves. These fit the thicker records fine, and while they're a bit loose on the thinner single record sleeves, there's no problems with that.
06-19-17, 10:47 AM
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Do you guys clean new records? I mean brand new fresh out of the shrink-wrap record. And by clean, I mean a good wash, with the proper cleaner and a vacuum. Because I was scolded for not doing that to my new records. And I'm like, I'm sure they could use a proper cleaning, but man, I'm just not that anal, and why do new records have to be so filthy - why not clean them at the plant before packaging them? I can't think of another product that needs a thorough cleaning when new in order to be used properly.
I don't, because I do not have the means. I am looking at that MKII Spin Clean washer to clean everything because even new vinyls are always covered in stuff - fuzz, paper bits, something. But my "routine" now involves wiping every record (new or used) with my cloth and putting it away before I hear it. Than as it spins I use my anti static brush to wipe real quick.
06-19-17, 11:02 AM
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06-19-17, 11:50 AM
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I use these.
They're a big bigger than some other outer sleeves, but the smaller ones are too snug or don't fit around the thicker double-LP sleeves. These fit the thicker records fine, and while they're a bit loose on the thinner single record sleeves, there's no problems with that.
They're a big bigger than some other outer sleeves, but the smaller ones are too snug or don't fit around the thicker double-LP sleeves. These fit the thicker records fine, and while they're a bit loose on the thinner single record sleeves, there's no problems with that.
06-19-17, 02:14 PM
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Hey, can anyone recommend a recently re-released vinyl for my dad? Something like Loving Spoonful or classic Simon & Garfunkel?
tks
tks
06-19-17, 02:44 PM
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Do you guys clean new records? I mean brand new fresh out of the shrink-wrap record. And by clean, I mean a good wash, with the proper cleaner and a vacuum. Because I was scolded for not doing that to my new records. And I'm like, I'm sure they could use a proper cleaning, but man, I'm just not that anal, and why do new records have to be so filthy - why not clean them at the plant before packaging them? I can't think of another product that needs a thorough cleaning when new in order to be used properly.
06-19-17, 02:47 PM
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I also liked the Sam Cooke, Legend 2 LP:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
06-19-17, 02:49 PM
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/100-12SE03-12-Record-LP-Outer-Sleeves-Vinyl-Outersleeves-3mil-High-Clarity/401106043161?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
They are pretty nice, I've been collecting a lot recently so they have a nice bang for the buck
06-19-17, 02:58 PM
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I've used those before too, and they're good and very similar to the ones I posted, only these are a tad bit smaller and might not fit the thicker vinyl packages too well.
06-19-17, 06:50 PM
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Who scolded you?
I don't, because I do not have the means. I am looking at that MKII Spin Clean washer to clean everything because even new vinyls are always covered in stuff - fuzz, paper bits, something. But my "routine" now involves wiping every record (new or used) with my cloth and putting it away before I hear it. Than as it spins I use my anti static brush to wipe real quick.
I don't, because I do not have the means. I am looking at that MKII Spin Clean washer to clean everything because even new vinyls are always covered in stuff - fuzz, paper bits, something. But my "routine" now involves wiping every record (new or used) with my cloth and putting it away before I hear it. Than as it spins I use my anti static brush to wipe real quick.
The addition of the vacuum cleaning is huge.
06-20-17, 04:16 PM
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Great find over the weekend. A neighbor a couple blocks up the street had a garage sale. I was riding along on my bike and saw a crate of records maybe 1/3 full. Figure what the hell. Was mostly soundtracks and 80s pop, then near the very end stumbled upon this. Tough to come by to begin with and for $3 virtually impossible. WLP of Dan Penn's soul/country album from 1973. Record has barely been played. Probably the best find I've had in recent memory.
06-23-17, 11:24 PM
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Don't buy the Spin Clean washer. Order this instead and buy a wet-vac for $20 to go with it: http://m.ebay.com/itm/152541432371?_mwBanner=1
The addition of the vacuum cleaning is huge.
The addition of the vacuum cleaning is huge.
