Hey EP1 - Don't think there's any way I can say whether you did damage or not, but in my opinion holding the steamer 1/2" from the LP is way too close. I usually hold my Perfection Steamer about 3" or so from the surface. On an occasion where I kind of spas'd out and got close, I did see a visual change in the vinyl in that arean (a darkening)...although no sonic effect that I could hear. My 2 cents. By the way, speed at which you move the steamer around the record is, obviously, another variable. I start inside and work out. I'm guessing I complete a rotation in 5-10 secs. on the inner grooves and maybe 10-15 secs. on the outer.
Steam Cleaning Damage
I've just started 2 steam clean. I've noticed that on a couple of the records the vocals were distorted in a couple of areas after steam cleaning them. I've only steamed/vac the record and used micro fiber towels. No other treatments have been used. Could this be grunge or did I damage the record. Using the shark steamer and the distance from the record is 1/2 inch from the record.
Thanks for your help,
EP
Thanks for your help,
EP