[Dixielandjazz] Re: Cleaning 78s

[Don Ingle]

Don't know if it is still sold these days, but there was a product to clean
vinyl LP/45's on the market called "Discwasher." Have not seen it in years
since finding anyone carrying LP's is hard enough these days except in
specialty shops. But it worked well when I used it 20 and more years ago. I
have also used a light solution of detergent and distilled water (tap water
may leave mineral deposits.)
With CD I burn a backup copy and run it until it gets worn, then I reburn
another from the original.
Bought 100 CD's at local electronics store at a cost of  19 cents each.
Good enough for listening copies.
Don Ingle
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill Haesler" <bhaesler at bigpond.net.au>
To: <BudTuba at aol.com>; "dixieland jazz mail list"
<dixielandjazz at ml.islandnet.com>
Sent: Saturday, May 08, 2004 8:19 PM
Subject: [Dixielandjazz] Re: Cleaning 78s


> Dear Bud,
> I could not agree more about using alcohol/solvents on ANY record.
> A big no-no.
> Your comment regarding WD40 is interesting as a 'first hand' account.
> I have been warned on numerous occasions not to use it as it leaves a
> sticky/greasy residue which (attracts dirt/dust) and is harmful to the
> record surface.
> So I have never tried it.
> Do you also use it on 45s/LPs?
> Have you checked any of the records treated with WD40 months/years later
to
> determine if there has been any long-term problems?
> Re WD40.
> A little old lady friend of my wife Jess once told her that she often
> sprayed WD40 on her stiff arthritic knee - and it worked wonders!
> One night Jess (in error) used WD40 instead of insecticide spray on a
> cockroach.
> The cockroach survived but definitely moved faster!!
> Very kind regards,
> Bill.
>
>
>
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