Cleaning Vinyl

[Gene C 1,748]

Recently I picked up a Groovemaster off ebay for covering the label while I clean it with soap and distilled water using a fine paint brush. Am thinking about possibly getting a machine if my method of cleaning LP's is not kosher. What are you guys currently using to clean your vinyl?

[dennismiller55 4,809]

I no longer buy vinyl.  Well almost never.  I did just buy Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab " Pink Floyd DSOTM" original recording. 

 

 

I have not had to wash mine yet.  When I first started collecting vinyl (many years ago) I got into the habit of replacing the inner sleeves with archival grade sleeves.

[SteveFord 1,119]

I use a VPI 17 which I picked up for around $300 a few years back.

If you get a VPI do yourself a favor and seal the area around the liquid holding tanks as they just use bare particle board and it'll rot away into garbage.

[dennismiller55 4,809]

Have you ever seen this post by MadMike:   DIY Record Cleaner

 

Check out the YouTube demonstration on the last page.  Neat.

[Gene C 1,748]

 

 

 

Have you ever seen this post by MadMike:   DIY Record Cleaner

 

Check out the YouTube demonstration on the last page.  Neat.

Thanks for digging that one up Dennis. Actually looking at the VPI HW-17 right now. Going to see if I can find a deal on one. Just saw the video on this one...

 

[Belvedere2 232]

VPI. Well worth it. I got alot of my vinyl from relatives who smoked. Amazing the amount of crud that came off.

[zumbini 6,147]

I got alot of my vinyl from relatives who smoked. Amazing the amount of crud that came off.

 

While some of that "crud" was probably tar and nicotine, most was just the vinyl "bleeding".

(The wash water turns brown when cleaning brand new just out of the shrink wrap albums.)

 

[PDR 1,194]

I recently heard what a ultrasonic machine can do.....wow!

4K is a little pricey though....

Thinking I may be able to DIY one for under $500....

Nice winter project. 

[Gene C 1,748]

You think this VPI HW-17 is a good buy for $975.00 on ebay?

[dennismiller55 4,809]

Maybe I should consider deep cleaning my LP's.  20 + years of hidden grime.

 

I always give them a good wipe with the D4 solution before each play.  I figured if I kept them stored in good sleeves and always return them to the sleeve after play that they would not get dirty.  They look clean, bright, and scratch free to the naked eye. 

 

I am cheap.  Madmike's LP cleaner looks more in my budget.  Besides,  I like DIY. 

[Gene C 1,748]

What do you guys think of this one? Sota LP Record Cleaning Machine compared to the VPI....

[Belvedere2 232]

My first test was an Allman Bros record early 70's. Definately sounded better after cleaned. Think I'll go give that record a whirl.

[Belvedere2 232]

 

 

What do you guys think of this one? Sota LP Record Cleaning Machine compared to the VPI....

Looks like my VPI just costs twice as much.

[SteveFord 1,119]

I'd want pictures of the underside of that VPI.

Remember what I said about the fluid causing the thing to rot apart.

 

[Gene C 1,748]

 

 

 

I'd want pictures of the underside of that VPI.

Remember what I said about the fluid causing the thing to rot apart.

 

Wound up buying the Sota for 1K. We'll give this one a whirl too.... 

 

[Belvedere2 232]

Sweet.

[Gene C 1,748]

BTW these Sota's are custom built, so it might not be here for another 3 weeks.

[PDR 1,194]

Nice Gene.....looking forward to your take on it

 

[Gene C 1,748]

Here's a shot of one. They look solid  but have not read a whole lot of reviews about them.

 

[Gene C 1,748]

The Sota showed up  now I'm a record cleaning fool for the next couple of days.

 

[dokblues 101]

OK you`re hooked now . Have fun cleaning and cleaning and cleaning. Now you just need to get new inner sleeves for every one you clean. I use these from SleeveTown with good results.Btw Gene git rid of that little brush they suppled you with and get a Mofi Brush! Much better and really cleans Great.

 

http://www.sleevecityusa.com/diskeeper-audiophile-inner-sleeve-50-pack-p/312nrps.htm

 

 

http://www.sleevecityusa.com/Mobile-Fidelity-Record-Brush-p/3brumofi.htm

 

 

 

[PDR 1,194]

......Shes a beauty Gene, enjoy!!

[Gene C 1,748]

OK you`re hooked now . Have fun cleaning and cleaning and cleaning. Now you just need to get new inner sleeves for every one you clean. I use these from SleeveTown with good results.Btw Gene git rid of that litttle brush they suppled you with and get a Mofi Brush! Much better and really claens Great.

 

http://www.sleevecityusa.com/diskeeper-audiophile-inner-sleeve-50-pack-p/312nrps.htm

 

 

http://www.sleevecityusa.com/Mobile-Fidelity-Record-Brush-p/3brumofi.htm

 

 

 

 Thanks Dok! Actually had MOFI sleeves ordered a few days ago but the brush is a great idea. So its ok to get that MOFI brush wet huh? Just ordered one now on your suggestion. 

[Gene C 1,748]

 

 

 

......Shes a beauty Gene, enjoy!!

Thanks Perry! I was picking this thing apart when I unboxed it thinking "1K huh? We'll see about that". So far no complaints, just got doing about 11 records so time for a brake.  

 

[weitrhino 1,443]

 

 

The Sota showed up  now I'm a record cleaning fool for the next couple of days.

 

 

Typical of Gene, he even had the perfect little table for it.