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Kazinsal

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Posted on 10-31-11 06:54:57 PM Link | Quote
I have a bit of a problem. I bought some vinyl a couple days ago, and -- to my horror -- side 2 of Operation Mindcrime has apparently had some drink (probably beer) spilled on it.

Needless to say, this causes a fair bit of skipping.

So I was wondering how one would go about cleaning this poor ol' record up. Obviously I'm screwed if there are any scratches, but a quick inspection seems to say that it's only dirt and crap in the grooves.

Thanks for any advice,
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Posted on 10-31-11 09:05:39 PM Link | Quote
The best thing would be to get a hold of someone with a record washer. Since those can be expensive they are hard to find.

1. Record Cleaner - I don't know if it would dissolve the beer, but it's worth a shot.
2. Anti-Static Record Brush - Works for dust really well. I always have one of these with my Vinyl collection. (Won't work for beer/pop though)
3. DYI Cleaning - Not tried this myself but I would say this is your best bet. It's cheap, and easy. (BE CAREFUL of the labels of course)

Hopefully that helps you out. I collect vinyl as one of my hobbies so I've collected a lot of info.
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Posted on 10-31-11 09:40:17 PM Link | Quote
I just tried the DIY cleaning method. Right after I dried it off, all the stains and such came back. No difference in skipping and popping at all.

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Posted on 10-31-11 10:01:38 PM Link | Quote
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It's possible that itt ate away at the vinyl, if whoever spilled it on there left it that way for a bit. Otherwiise, you'll probably have to find something a bit better. Trouble with cleaning stuff like plastic is that something that can break down what you're cleaning off may also react with the plastic and breeak it down or misshape it or something.

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Posted on 11-10-11 07:29:32 PM Link | Quote
Sorry to bump, but give this a try?


I apologize in advance if this pic is way too huge. I'm on my cell phone :/

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Posted on 11-11-11 02:29:49 AM Link | Quote
I'd be weary to try it myself but I can see how that would work. I just wouldn't do it on your main turntable, and I would try it on a throw-away record from the thrift store first. However I'm a cautious type.
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Posted on 11-11-11 12:52:49 PM Link | Quote
Originally posted by Emuz
I'd be weary to try it myself but I can see how that would work. I just wouldn't do it on your main turntable, and I would try it on a throw-away record from the thrift store first. However I'm a cautious type.

I would definitely try it on some vinyl that was more on the expendable side. Or, like you said, go buy a record at a local thrift store. I'm sure you can get one for next to 25¢.

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