How and what methods of cleaning LP's

engtaz

I am just getting back into records and would like to know what is suggested for cleaning my old records. I read on one thread about vacuuming the LP ( what was he talking about?).

Thanks and any info is appreciated.

Fireman32

There are vacum cleaners for the records. They are expensive but worth it if you are getting big into vinyl. I have a good vinyl brush with some cleaner solution that i use. I will buy a vacum in the near future as i am listening to more and more vinyl.
here is a link to some vacum cleaners

http://www.elusivedisc.com/products.asp?dept=250

hope this helps.

strider

I have a record cleaning machine from KAB that works fairly well. It sucks the fluid and grime out of the grooves of the record after you wet clean it. Not all that expensive, either. IIRC it was around $160. Instead of having it's own vacuum pump, it uses the hose from your upright vacuum cleaner. I have an old turntable that I took the cartridge off of for a cleaning platform. First step for a recently acquired album is a liquid cleaner from Mobile Fidelity called Super Deep Cleaner. I scrub that with a MoFi record brush, then vacuum. Repeat for the other side. Next I'll clean it with MoFi's Record Wash, which is not as potent. After the record's gotten that treatment, I'll just brush it with a dry carbon fiber brush before each play.


http://www.kabusa.com/frameset.htm?/index.htm

That's worked well for me so far, but I've only been at it for a short time. Hopefully hearingimpaired will chime, he's got a wealth of knowledge (and enthusiasm) on this topic.

engtaz

What solutions do you use at each and what stages?

Thansks for the info,

strider

On a Goodwill or Ebay purchased album, I start with the MoFi Super Deep cleaning fluid with their record brush, clean one side then vacuum. Same for the other side. Then I use their Record Wash, their brush, and vacuum each side after cleaning. If the albums new, or if I've previously cleaned it with the Super Deep cleaner and it's getting dirty again, I'll just use the Record Wash. I clean my stylus in between each album with a Zerodust stylus cleaner. I've purchased most of my cleaning supplies from Music Direct.

http://www.musicdirect.com/products/category.asp?category=340

reeltrouble1

I really like the vpi 16.5, it is a solid machine that is going to last you for years and years, if you ever want to sell it, they move in about an hour on the Gon for near what they cost new, usually 100-125 under cost, which tells you something right away.

RT1

madmax

reeltrouble1 wrote: »

I really like the vpi 16.5, it is a solid machine that is going to last you for years and years, if you ever want to sell it, they move in about an hour on the Gon for near what they cost new, usually 100-125 under cost, which tells you something right away.

RT1

Yep, buy the VPI 16.5 used today and you can unload it within hours 5 years from now for the same price. Can't beat it.
madmax

cmy330go

+1 on the VPI 16.5. I've been nothing but pleased with mine. Great machine that's built to last.

TroyD

Another vote for the VPI....

I also recommend using the MFSL brush as well. I do not like the brush VPI supplies.

I also recommend the Hunt LP brush just for giving the LP a once over before spinning.

BDT