sjfloat
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Always *one* more thing to try.
What grit sandpaper did you use?
Now we need to design a record sanding machine (I'm sure someone already has )
Always *one* more thing to try.
What grit sandpaper did you use?
Always *one* more thing to try.
What grit sandpaper did you use?
The recommendation is 1500 grit. I had none, so I used the Magic eraser. No idea where it falls on the abrasion scale, but it's pretty mild, and I like that.
First of all Great Thread! I have read through it all, albeit in bits and pieces and have really benefited from the collective process of trial and error. Second I have been using a SpinClean for years and am very glad I bought it, it does a great job for what it's worth. However, even after multiple passes I like many of you have certain LPs that appear passable or even good looking but have a noise level that prevent me from playing them much at all. I realize some of this may be groove damage and that's going to be difficult to impossible to fix. However, this brings me to this crazy idea and the Third thing I wanted to say.
I have been toying with the idea of trying to use a SonicCare or similar ultrasonic toothbrush on those stubborn LPs that just don't seem to want to give up the gunk in the grooves. With that said I will quickly duck behind the nearest cover to avoid the majority of the rotting vegetables and flames that may follow that comment and ask from my covered position if anyone have tried this and/or has any thoughts on this concept?
Cheers,
Fuzz
I tried wet 2000 grain sandpaper on a 77 cent throwaway LP from the Goodwill. I now have an LP that looks like someone took wet sandpaper to it. I followed the groove pattern as I lightly sanded. It still plays horribly and looks worse. It now has a cloudy surface.
I tried a dry Magic Eraser on another 77 cent throwaway LP from the Goodwill. It looks slightly shinier now , but still has about the same amount of snap, crackle, and pop. I cannot tell if the Magic Eraser really did anything to the record.
I tried wet 2000 grain sandpaper on a 77 cent throwaway LP from the Goodwill. I now have an LP that looks like someone took wet sandpaper to it. I followed the groove pattern as I lightly sanded. It still plays horribly and looks worse. It now has a cloudy surface.
I tried a dry Magic Eraser on another 77 cent throwaway LP from the Goodwill. It looks slightly shinier now , but still has about the same amount of snap, crackle, and pop. I cannot tell if the Magic Eraser really did anything to the record.
I don't know, but I'm not sure this is something that would help with garden variety rice crispies; that's probably down *in* the grooves. I think this is more about smoothing out scratches and so on that are up above. I've still not tried this, so I defer to those who have.
Absolutely do NOT do this unless you've exhausted every other possible option.
Said like a true vinyl cleaning kung fu master.
I cannot attest that this method (extreme, even by my standards) will fix all albums, but if folks can straighten bent grooves with needles, and I've fixed a few scratches with glue (the sheer force of attachment with Aleene's will slightly LIFT AND STRAIGHTEN grooves laid over by a tonearm gone awry) then this method could remove the "hanging chads" of damaged vinyl.
Sorry it didn't work for you, Johncan.
I don't think i'll be sanding any records
I always have "gunk" in my US after about 20 LPs or so. Kind of like clumps of dust floating around in a grey cloud.Did a quick search on this thread, so apologies if this has been asked and answered:
Any thoughts on cleaning the RCM tank? I had not used my Okki Nokki for several months. After cleaning several 10-inch LPs inherited from an uncle, I emptied the tank. A clot or two of gray gunk came out.
Don't know if it was stuff that had been growing in the tank -- though I'm sure I emptied it before putting it away. Some of the records were really dirty, so it's possible this was crud from the LPs. OTOH, I've cleaned some pretty awful thrift shop finds and never noticed this kind of stuff before,
After I finished I poured some water into the tank and let it run. But I'm wondering if I should flush it with a little bleach added to some hot water,