Can Ice Cubes reduce pops/clicks caused by a scratch on an LP?

[cafe latte]

Indeed, that is the theory. Still hoping to hear from someone who has actually tried it.

The Bourbon with ice or the record thing Hic...
Chris

 

[Djcoolray]

There was a brush that spanned the record, from the center to the outer edge that was fed by cleaning fluid. Made things real quiet...

 

[Montycat]

Indeed, that is the theory. Still hoping to hear from someone who has actually tried it.

Despite the earlier sarcasm, it might actually work and I doubt it will cause harm. Why don't you try it and report back?

I've done the toothpick or similar implement thing and it was reasonably successful.

 

[tnsilver]

This could actually get someone killed.

...and we'd be left with a better gene pool for posterity.

 

[tonesteroc]

wd-40 works better. I saw that on youtube. If it's on the E-line, it must be true.

 

[Doug G.]

Sorry Squire, I scratched the record...Sorry Squire, I scratched the record...

Doug

 

[tonesteroc]

Sorry Squire, I scratched the record...Sorry Squire, I scratched the record...

Doug

maybe works with squire record labels.

 

[Thunderbox]

Is the ice cube supposed to bring something to the table (so to speak) that the water it melts into wouldn't if you just used water?
I mean, ice is a crystalline material and it can be very hard if it is cold enough, but unless one's gonna do this task in a walk-in deep freeze -- the cube is just gonna melt... isn't it?

Ice is nowhere near as hard as your stylus. Why would it damage the grooves of the record? I think the theory on this is sound. The ice melts and gets into the grooves while supplying a lubricant in the form of water.

 

[Mystic]

I came across this suggestion on the interwebs. You can reduce the audibility of scratches on a record by rubbing an ice cube on the record in the same direction as the grooves. Have any of you tried this? Could it inflict more sonic damage than good? Just curious, as I am tempted to try it on some used records of mine.

First I've ever heard this one, I'll have to follow this thread, be interesting to read folks' thoughts and/or experiences w/ this trick.

 

[BassKulcha]

Are you kidding? How could you possibly inflict damage on a record by rubbing an ice cube on it? It's not like you're rubbing against the groove - right? The interwebs is an amazing source of info. I think I came across that bit too when I was checking out this new ground breaking flat earth theory, but never mind that now b/c I found this record restoration expert that will blow your mind with other cool stuff (pun intended - ha ha, lol). I'm off to the freezerino to make me some cubes and clean me some records. Watch this interwebs bit - live and learn:

Oh man, thank you Tom—I've been looking for this one video for, like, three years! I saw it once but could never find it again and always want to send it to friends who ask about the best record cleaning methods. Hilarious, and really effing painful to watch, lol...

 

[Mr Boochie]

And if it doesn’t work, just drop those cubes into a glass of good bourbon. I promise the record will sound better.

One step better? Forget the vinyl and DRINK a glass of bourbon with the ice cubes in it. Guaranteed to eliminate any surface noises. On the record, that is.

 

[Mr Boochie]

Use WD40! Must wear yellow suit with blue tie to get the full effect!

 

[Doug G.]

I tried it once. It left me cold.

Doug

 

[Bob in WI]

Use WD40! Must wear yellow suit with blue tie to get the full effect!

Elton John cleans his own records. Who knew?