Cleaning Vinyl

Yes, and the stylus generally doesn't like it when that happens either.

Do not use Photo Flow at full strenght on vinyl! That is not what I was suggesting. Two drops of it in 16 oz fluid solution shouldn't hurt new or old dirty vinyl, but I only use it on cleaning those very dirty records. Do others have a better suggestion?

Cleaning Kit list, All available at the local drug store:Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol-proportion of mixture is 50% isopropyl alcohol + 50% distilled water by volume. Read the label to confirm that. Lint free tissue sheets (ladies lint free facial cleaning tissue will be fine!), come in small sheets pack. Soft chamois drying cloth or equivalent. Method: Apply liquid to just dampen the lint free tissue to go gently over the LP surface inline with the grooves. Apply more liquid to inundate the grooves of the really bad LP to dislodge the dirt therefrom. Use this sheet for one side only. Dry off with the clean chamois and replace LP back to a clean (new) inner sleeve. Play it and you will notice the crisp and twang you had from a new LP! One CAUTION though; avoid liquid contact with the label, it will leave a watermark on paper. A small amount on a stylus brush will clean the stylus beutifully too, But ENSURE the diamond is SHANK FITTED and NOT ADHESIVE FITTED. Isopropyl will DISSOLVE certain glues. Welcome back to Vinyl. regards Phil.

I use the VPI 16.5 cleaning machine with VPI fluid and have always had good results. I also use Last 2 Preservative on all records that I purchase, both new and used. The VPI fluid use to come in a gallon jug, but now it comes in a concentrate resulting in lower shipping cost.

Sedond -I am curious about the metal device you mentioned that is similar to the dustbug. I am using an old dustbug and have found it to be the best device short of a VPI or NG machine. However, my dustbug is beggining to wear out and I am seeking to replace it until I can afford a proper machine....