LP record de-static and gunk removal talk / demo
I would like to give an informal demo / talk on a very effective way to apparently PERMENENTLY eliminate static charges from LPs while at the same time lifting out all of the dust & gunk in your $.25 Goodwill / garage sale Don Ho records.
This is the R.E.G. Williamson Record Mask / de-stat 'Facial' - it takes some up-front work, and it ain't quick to do, but the potential benefits are well worth it.
Recent thread
HERE with details, recipe, sources of ingredients, etc.
The original Article from Audio Amateur
HERE
Pertinent / Cliffs Notes:
The surface is coated with a special
inert material—material, that is, that has no
effect upon the vinyl from which the record is
made. It is applied after being dissolved in an
equally harmless solvent; the solvent dries out,
leaving a pliable film that has penetrated deep
down into the bottom of the groove. This traps
within the plastic film all the most tenacious
grit and grime. On removal of the film, the
record surface is left in pristine condition; more
often than not, if there is negligible wear, with a
quieter surface than when it left the pressing
plant. You don’t believe me? Well, it is
absolutely true and I have proved it over and
over again in public demonstration. So read on.
And -
He also reports that he has successfully added 0.5%
of de-stat to his Elvanol mixture as it cooled
and that the applied “facial” then
effectively removes the static charge from
the record surface at the same time that it is
cleaned. Probably the cheapest source of
proper alcohol for this project
is a nice bottle of vodka.
Some of you may remember Audio Amateur magazine, sadly defunct now, as is 'Old Colony Sound" - their store - they used to sell a kit of this stuff, all of which is is readily available EXCEPT until recently the vital anti-static liquid.
As mentioned in the thread above, AKer and all-around swell guy Mr. DizRotus / Neil has wrangled a gallon of the stuff and it is now available through his kind efforts - (Be sure to READ the
entire thread and the link to the Klipsch Forum)
My Plan is to bring some extra pre-made facial, so you could bring a record that is gunked up or dusty, apply the goo, carefully take it home and after it dries (5-12 hrs) test the effects yourself.
P.s. Especially suited to the anal-retentive record enthusiast, as the glycerine I used came from 'Fleet' laxitive liquid suppositories....
). I've been to two fests so far....
