The way I clean my records is to simply use a few drops of dish soap on a sponge, then wet the sponge with warm but not hot water, squeeze it a couple times, then scrub the record with the soft side. I use label protectors to keep the water off the labels. Then I thoroughly rinse the record with the same temperature warm water and lay it on a towel. I blot the excess water off and then I scrub the record with a microfiber cloth, being careful to follow the grooves. The last step is to take another towel to dry and polish the record. Then I repeat the process with the other side, and I have a thoroughly clean record that only cost pennies and a few minutes to clean. Some may crow about Spin Clean or other methods (like the one you showed)--but for my money, this does the job quickly, cheaply and effectively, and can't be beat for those of us on a budget.
90% of what was on that record could have been removed with a simple cleaning because it is loose. Imbedded particles will not come out. I've yet to find anything that can get them out.
If it doesn't get deep into the groove (which PlastiDip obviously doesn't, probably due to high surface tension), it's nigh useless imo. Surface dust can be easily removed with a carbon fibre brush. And the price of two cans of PlastiDip might buy you a Knosti Disco Antistat contraption which does a better job at deep-cleaning. But thanks for trying it out so we don't have to 😉
Bad idea, to keep the plastic liquid inside the can a powerful solvent is used, after applying to any surface the paint gets hard when the solvent evaporates, you can prove this just applying some to a automotive wrapping vinyl gets soft to the point to get almost melted, so that to a lo record could be destructive
Even though Plasti Dip reduced the noise, the difference was not that big. Also, this method is too time consuming and expensive. Thanks for taking the time to make this video. At least we know that it doesn't work.
The way I clean my records is to simply use a few drops of dish soap on a sponge, then wet the sponge with warm but not hot water, squeeze it a couple times, then scrub the record with the soft side. I use label protectors to keep the water off the labels. Then I thoroughly rinse the record with the same temperature warm water and lay it on a towel. I blot the excess water off and then I scrub the record with a microfiber cloth, being careful to follow the grooves. The last step is to take another towel to dry and polish the record. Then I repeat the process with the other side, and I have a thoroughly clean record that only cost pennies and a few minutes to clean.
Some may crow about Spin Clean or other methods (like the one you showed)--but for my money, this does the job quickly, cheaply and effectively, and can't be beat for those of us on a budget.
I tried the spin cleaning thing and it is not worth the money, your method still is the easiest, cheapest and most effective one
90% of what was on that record could have been removed with a simple cleaning because it is loose. Imbedded particles will not come out. I've yet to find anything that can get them out.
If it doesn't get deep into the groove (which PlastiDip obviously doesn't, probably due to high surface tension), it's nigh useless imo.
Surface dust can be easily removed with a carbon fibre brush. And the price of two cans of PlastiDip might buy you a Knosti Disco Antistat contraption which does a better job at deep-cleaning.
But thanks for trying it out so we don't have to 😉
Bad idea, to keep the plastic liquid inside the can a powerful solvent is used, after applying to any surface the paint gets hard when the solvent evaporates, you can prove this just applying some to a automotive wrapping vinyl gets soft to the point to get almost melted, so that to a lo record could be destructive
Now use epoxy
Hey there. About how much would a can of that Plasti Dip cost in US dollars & cents? :) Thank you! :)
Hi, you can find it for under $6 a can on Amazon by now.
sounds same
LOL OK, now try to do the same with your favorite vinyl record. Can you do it again?
Even though Plasti Dip reduced the noise, the difference was not that big. Also, this method is too time consuming and expensive. Thanks for taking the time to make this video. At least we know that it doesn't work.
Seriously????? This looks like a great way to snap a record. Pass.