Hi Tom --
 
  Rubber cement on records (your last paragraph)? How? Pour it on, let it
dry, peel it off, and your problems are solved? (Sure -- speaking of
solvents!) As an old collector I thought I'd probably heard the goofy theories
that abound, but that's a new one. Thanks. Let us know if you feel like it.
 
  Don Tait
 
  P.S. During the 1970s I met a crazy "collector" who claimed that the
very best treatment for 78-rpm records was black shoe polish. Kiwi,
specifically. One was to smear the polish on the record's grooves, rub until there
was a high polished gloss. And then all sound and surface problems were
solved. Sure....
 
 
In a message dated 3/15/2014 4:45:53 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
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Hi Duane:

Could someone use one of these things to do the method you describe,
rather than having to find and
then make the space for an old turntable?
http://www.sleevecityusa.com/All-Media-Disc-Cleaning-Mat-p/cd-506.htm

They also sell cleaning cloths which I'll say are good for CDs, haven't
tried on vinyl:
http://www.sleevecityusa.com/Phoenix-Record-Cleaning-Cloth-p/phx-cloth.htm

One thing I DON'T recommend is trying any of the foolish DIY "conversions"
for a shop vac into a
record cleaner. I expect you'll ruin a few platters on the way to figuring
out that's a bad idea.
There also seems to be some mythology out there on the web about using
rubber cement. Good luck with
that.

-- Tom Fine

----- Original Message -----
From: "H D Goldman" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2014 3:10 PM
Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] WSJ article on vinyl playbackl equipment


> Hi Tom,
>
> From my perspective, you need to keep in mind that the way fluids are
removed is secondary to the
> actual cleaning. Cleaning is performed by the fluid, applicator &
method. The same end result
> can be reached whether using vacuum-assisted fluid removal or pure
cotton terry cloth rags to wick
> fluid from the groove. An ultrasonic bath is not a substitute for a
properly configured blend of
> surfactants. Our own approach has been in public view for over 25 yrs.
>
> A quart of our QuickWash Record Cleaner w/ 4oz. dispenser [no-rinse
required], a single wet
> cleaning brush w/user replaceable pad & a set of cotton drying cloths is
 less than a Spin-Clean.
>
> A pint of our premiere product, the Miracle Record Cleaner w/ 4oz.
dispenser [makes up 1.5 pints
> working strength], a pair wet cleaning brushes w/user replaceable pads &
a set of cotton drying
> cloths are is within several $ of the Spin Cleaner.
>
> The only other items we recommend for cleaning are an old changer with a
rubber mat configured
> with a concentric circle design as a work platform & a vinyl covered
dish rack.
>
> The QW solution is for vinyl pressings only. The MRC has a long track
record of superior cleaning
> of lacquer, shellac, acetate, Diamond Disc & vinyl surfaces.
>
> It's all about setting a standard for the quality of recorded sound
..... it's always been about
> the MUSIC!
>
> Cheers,
>
> Duane Goldman
>
> ps we hope to have available a safer & more effective approach to
cleaning lacquer masters prior
> to plating before years end.
>
>
> On Mar 15, 2014, at 11:49 AM, Tom Fine <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:
>
>> Hi Duane:
>>
>> Agreed that the Spin-Clean is not on par with something like a VPI.
>>
>> So what are your recommendations "for less money"?
>>
>> -- Tom Fine
>
> H D Goldman Lagniappe Chemicals Ltd.
> PO Box 37066 St. Louis, MO 63141 USA
> v/f 314 205 1388 [log in to unmask]
>
>