How to Restore fidelity to old vinyl records

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Old vynil records, if not scratched, can be cleaned to sound almost like new.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Step1
Fill your kitchen sink with warm (not hot)water.
Step2
Add sufficient dish detergent (I prefer Ajax anti-bacterial)to change the color of the water.
Step3
Put record or records you wish to clean in this solution.
Step4
Let stand for at least an hour but the longer the better.
Step5
Rinse unter tap until all detergent residue is flushed out.
Step6
Let air dry until just slightly wet (you ca still see some water drops on record) then dry with cotton towel.
Step7
Let air dry for another 30 minutes.
Step8
Take cotton tower and spray some 2001 Vynil Protectant on a corner.
Step9
Clean record with 2001 IN A CIRCULAR MOTION, making sure to cover the entire area.
Step10
Let dry.
Step11
With clean cotton towel, remove all 2001 until record shines.

Tips & Warnings

  • Before each playing of your record, you should clean all groves, in circular motion, with a VERY SOFT brush.
  • Do not play record if it is still wet or damp.

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bullhead said

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on 1/22/2008 what about quality of sound after this operation

many thanks - i will check

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