Optics cleaner vs record cleaning solution

[soundweasel]

Has anyone tried using quality optical cleaning solution to clean records?

I'm not talking about Windex here, but cleaners meant for quality optics like prescription eyeglasses (with plastic lenses), rifle scopes, binoculars, etc.

Considering these solutions are made to remove dirt/foreign matter without scratching or otherwise damaging the lens coating, all without leaving a residue behind, I would think lens cleaner sprayed on and removed with a microfiber lens cloth would be an ideal solution. :scratch2:

Anyone try it?

 

[bolly]

I just may give that a try... we have at least 4 or 5 different solutions at the shop

 

[db297]

I just may give that a try... we have at least 4 or 5 different solutions at the shop

Let us know how it works. I don't know that much about optic cleaning solutions, but sounds like it might be a good idea.

 

[soundweasel]

Let us know how it works. I don't know that much about optic cleaning solutions, but sounds like it might be a good idea.

Or, I may just have too much time on my hands?! :scratch2:

 

[charlottemi]

Years ago, a gentleman at an eyeglass shop told me I could make my own eyeglass cleaning solution at home, and while I hadn't made the connection until now, his recipe was quite similar to many of the homebrew record cleaning solutions mentioned here, i.e. a mix of distilled water, isopropyl alcohol and couple drops of dishwashing detergent.

That makes me think commercial optics cleaner may be pretty close to record cleaner.

 

[soundweasel]

Years ago, a gentleman at an eyeglass shop told me I could make my own eyeglass cleaning solution at home, and while I hadn't made the connection until now, his recipe was quite similar to many of the homebrew record cleaning solutions mentioned here, i.e. a mix of distilled water, isopropyl alcohol and couple drops of dishwashing detergent.

That makes me think commercial optics cleaner may be pretty close to record cleaner.

Sounds like an opportunity for the "Mythbusters" guys!

Suggested program title: "The Not-So-Secret Secret Ingredients of Everyday Household Products" :scratch2:

 

[Old_Tech]

I'll check on this

Has anyone tried using quality optical cleaning solution to clean records?

I'm not talking about Windex here, but cleaners meant for quality optics like prescription eyeglasses (with plastic lenses), rifle scopes, binoculars, etc.

Considering these solutions are made to remove dirt/foreign matter without scratching or otherwise damaging the lens coating, all without leaving a residue behind, I would think lens cleaner sprayed on and removed with a microfiber lens cloth would be an ideal solution. :scratch2:

Anyone try it?

Weasel,
Tomorrow at work I will see if our solutions are safe for vinyl.
I'll let you know.