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Newspaper As Replacement Inner Sleeves?

Patriot1776

Patriot1776

Cancer Survivor at 26
Considering I and probably several other people on here clean our LPs and other records with them laying on newpaper, I was wondering if newspaper would make a good material to use for making good replacement inner sleeves on the cheap with commonly available materials. What do the rest of you guys think?
 
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I don't know if that's such a good idea (not even drying them that way). Wouldn't you think the ink would rub off and get on the records? Nice clean paper or poly sleeves are the way to go IMO. Believe me, I'm a cheapskate, but I don't think I'd use newspaper.
 
Poly lined paper sleeves are THE only way to go imo. Buy them in bulk if you want to save some money.
 
I also agree on polylined sleeves. But even then, just plain paper sleeves would be better than newspaper. Please don't do it.:no:
 
I have to agree. Poly lined paper sleeves are the only way to go. Buy them in bulk. They will keep your vinyl clean and preserved. Accept no substitute.
 
I use A3 photocopier paper sometimes - correct size, no cutting needed. But its just an emergency thing if I buy used discs with no sleeves.
 
Patriot1776 said:
Considering I and probably several other people on here clean our LPs and other records with them laying on newpaper, I was wondering if newspaper would make a good material to use for making good replacement inner sleeves on the cheap with commonly available materials. What do the rest of you guys think?
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No, as Howard said, you'll end up getting newsprint ink on your records. Buy some good quality anti-static sleeves. The cost per sleeve is quite low, and they will keep your records in good condition, and dust out. I also prefer the poly-lined paper sleeves for most records.

-Don
 
What about for use as a material for laying records on while washing them? Will using them for that result in ink being deposited in the grooves from just one washing?
 
Patriot1776 said:
What about for use as a material for laying records on while washing them? Will using them for that result in ink being deposited in the grooves from just one washing?
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Buy some microfiber towels to set your records on.

I think all these are lint free and pretty cheap (about $1 a towel). They work great for wiping off any access water from cleaning. I got mine from a auto parts store but found this place online which is quite a bit cheaper than the local store.

http://www.microfibertech.com/Microfiber-Economy-Towel--12-pack_p_0-3.html
 
Patriot1776 said:
What about for use as a material for laying records on while washing them? Will using them for that result in ink being deposited in the grooves from just one washing?
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Yes, ink will most likely be deposited in the grooves. Like EW stated, there is graphite present in the ink. Because of the friction that occurs during play, a small amount of heat is generated as a result. Graphite, when heated, becomes sticky. Not only will it be ground into the vinyl, it will also adhere to the stylus and cool down. This will be difficult to fully remove from both the record and the stylus.

It is not advisable to allow newspaper to come into contact with a vinyl record in any way, shape, or form.

Just use a clean microfiber cloth.
 
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