chiroacademy 833 Posted June 16, 2014 Posted June 16, 2014 I had a few unplayable albums that were at least 30 years old. Tons of pops and cracks. Alan Parson's Project - I Robot was my first attempt to use wood glue to clean it. Tightbond II Wood glue. Used an old cheap turntable and spread a nice thick layer of wood glue. Made a mess the first time. Had wood glue all in the turntable. lol Took the platter off and cleaned it up. Let the album dry over the weekend. Pealed the the thick layer of glue off this morning with no problems. placed the album on and dropped the stylus. At first I had to check to see if the preamp was set to phono because there was no sound at all, nothing. Yup, it was set on phono , turned up the volume still nothing. Then the music started and it was crystal clear. WOW I was going to pitch the album and now it sounds fantastic. The second album went much better, at least in the mess department. I tried clean using basic methods. I don't have a record cleaning machine but this is the next best thing. I would recommend trying the wood glue method before giving up on an album. I may have to invest in a machine down the road it will have to wait becauset I don't have the extra cash right now. 3
Zoom 373 Posted June 16, 2014 Posted June 16, 2014 What? Please explain/link? And I wonder who was the first one to try that................??!!
Community Admin AndrewJohn 10,476 Posted June 16, 2014 Community Admin Posted June 16, 2014 Chiro, Did you take pictures? Would like to see how you did that. I've heard this method, but haven't tried or seen it. Post one of your TT mess, if you have it...., we won't laugh cheers
chiroacademy 833 Posted June 16, 2014 Author Posted June 16, 2014 It was discussed on an earlier thread about 6 months ago. I'll see if I can find it. Youtube has numerous videos: I was nervous to try it but it was easy and worked great!
chiroacademy 833 Posted June 16, 2014 Author Posted June 16, 2014 I did take some pics but not of the mess. I was too concerned with getting it cleaned up asap. My phone os dead right now so maybe I'll post a few pics tomorrow.
trav0810 586 Posted June 16, 2014 Posted June 16, 2014 I have got to try this on one of the old filthy albums I have.
chiroacademy 833 Posted June 16, 2014 Author Posted June 16, 2014 I have got to try this on one of the old filthy albums I have. It's kind of fun. Plus it worked well. Peeling the glue off was like peeling dead skin after a good sunburn.
CT-Seven 764 Posted June 16, 2014 Posted June 16, 2014 TechTip: It doesn't work for tapes Just when I am about to start you tell me!!! I flooded compartment "A" with wood glue and popped in a tape
fill35U 1,846 Posted June 18, 2014 Posted June 18, 2014 Chiro- Your pics aren't coming up for me. (dagnabbit?) The old thread was here: Cleaning Vinyl With Wood Glue
chiroacademy 833 Posted June 18, 2014 Author Posted June 18, 2014 Hows the stylus holding out? Haven't dropped it the glue yet, lol but this is an old turntable I don't use.
chiroacademy 833 Posted June 18, 2014 Author Posted June 18, 2014 Group buy? That's exactly what I need
compwaco 1,129 Posted June 18, 2014 Posted June 18, 2014 This is interesting. Do you let the glue fully dry or just most of the way?
Community Admin AndrewJohn 10,476 Posted June 18, 2014 Community Admin Posted June 18, 2014 Group buy? That's exactly what I need I think I saw this at Costco last weekend.
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