Audible Shiny Gloss on Used Records--How to Remove?


Dear Colleagues,

I have a couple of vinyl records that I bought used, but when I play them, they have an unpleasant audible haze. When I look at the records, they have some kind of glossy sheen. It doesn't come off with ultrasonic cleaning and the like.  I'm wondering what this gloss might be and how I might remove it. Does anybody have any knowledge about such a thing? Thanks.

Best regards,

Bill

washline

Its not Gruv Glide! , Its most likely a vinyl record treatment, one such company (there were a few) was LAST record treatment, this will never come off. 

 

Matt M

Yep I also think it’s LAST. It might come off with strong record cleaner solvent. LAST was all the hype back when it came out. I’ve treated a few records with it. You have to go super easy/light. I stopped treating records with it because I think it’s bull 💩. I also thought I noticed the sound got slightly darker but I’m not sure if it’s in my head or it’s really changed since I can’t A/B before and after quick enough. 

This is a record treated with LAST 

 

I went into a record store and–I kid you not–the proprietor was cleaning used records with an aerosol furniture polish resulting in a great shine.

I've tried cleaning these with TERGIKLEEN. It doesn't work. I use LAST with some used records. It's not that either. With LAST, it's best to wait a few weeks to play until the sound stabilizes. I suspect it's either lighter fluid or some kind of varnish. I doubt very much that Dawn will work on it. Probably only turpentine, but that would likely take off more than just the varnish.