[Dixielandjazz] Cleaning 78s

[Adaywayne at aol.com]

In a message dated 5/8/2004 10:53:40 AM Eastern Daylight Time, 
lswain at penrose.com writes:
Is there another name for "methylated spirits" that we might use in 
the States?

Larry Swain
In the UK, it is a mixture of 95 parts ethyl alcohol and 5 parts methy 
alcohol plus a small amount of violet dye. The methyl alcohol (which is poisonous) 
is added to prevent it being used to drink. In the USA it is generally referred 
to as "Metho" and should be available at camping stores since it is use for 
camp stoves. It is also sometimes called "denatured alcohol" though the 
ingredients and their proportions can vary. Its also used as a paint thinner. 
Whatever the exact mixture, it dissolves shellac, so be careful what type of records 
you use it on!
Arnie