Topic: DIY record cleaner

[allan1836]

Hi All! Just recently went analog because I acquired some cheap, used lp's. The problem is some of them have very stubborn dirt that when played produce annoying crackles and scratches.   Can anybody here share some tips how to eliminate this problem ? You might know a better diy cleaning solution for dirty lp other than joy+ distilled water+ alcohol.

Are there other ways to reduce those crackles, pops and scratches on a not so prestine conditioned lp. Tnx   

[at_sunset_blvd]

I never tried DIY coz just anxious it might degrade the VINYL, I got a cleaning kit from a fellow PDVD KEFQ & it really works well it took out the molds of my older LPs, not only that the sound got better & cleaner. Base on your notion on the JOY+Distilled water & alcohol I heard alot on these methods & works well also but just havent really tried it 

[bass_nut]

noise due to scratches (especially deep ones) might not be removed by cleaner solution.. but noise caused by grime and dust/dirt might be significantly removed.

i use DIY record cleaner solution which you already mentioned (300cc 70% isopropyl alcohol  + 700cc distilled water  + 8~15 drops of joy ultra = 1 liter solution).

this DIY rcs work well with my AC powered record cleaner machine (brush and vacuum cycle on a rotating platter)... the vacuum is very powerful that it suck up dirt and solution and dries up each side of the LP in less than 3 rotation... without the RCM, i can not imagine washing off and drying within 3 minutes per LP.. rcm comes with a brush that digs in and remove dirt from the grooves... DIY rcs enhance removal.

98+ % of pops and click due to dirt and grime are removed.

btw, i wear ear protection/sound suppressor as the RCM is very noisy when it is on vacuum stage (100+db measured within 2 feet distance)   

[jbl4311]

For not so precious, heavily dirty lp, try 90% distilled water and 10% glass cleaner for cleansing. Kailangan din banlawan after. Im using a wet type manual lp cleaner called T REX. Tipid sya sa solution and water.

[Superman]

TAS/Noly sells Record Cleaning Fluids. Try to PM him...Thanks!

[allan1836]

Thanks guys for the tips! Where can we buy a record cleaner machine locally and around how much  ? 

[at_sunset_blvd]

Thanks guys for the tips! Where can we buy a record cleaner machine locally and around how much  ? 

Try ACOUSTIC DIMENSION in ROCKWELL

[rcci]

also try Tweak Studio Rustan's Makati 5th floor

[dodie]

Thanks guys for the tips! Where can we buy a record cleaner machine locally and around how much  ? 

Kay nolia aka TAS. May stock pa na amari rcm.

[at_sunset_blvd]

Kay nolia aka TAS. May stock pa na amari rcm.

Sir Dodie ito ba yung P22k nasa pics ni TAS?