Wood glue method came to mind but again - if this is stuff that repeated soaks and VPI cleaning won't get out, I'm not convinced glue is going to do the trick either. I think the glue works if you *don't* have a vacuum cleaning system. But if we're talking shit that has to be dug out via stylus, I'm thinking you need something with greater dissolving power on the front end.
I've definitely had records that benefited from a cycle of VPI cleaning, playing, cleaning, playing etc. I have a laboratory at the store with a wide variety of cleaning methods at my disposal, and sometimes playing a record is just another tool to help get a record clean and playing well.
I don't bother with the glue method, though. I'm sure it can be effective (use wood glue and not cement!), but with the other methods I have it's not worth the time and effort.
I've done the wood glue and the Elmer's All Glue and they both work great but the wood glue is just HELL to get off.
Really? I just loosened the dried glue a little bit around the edge of the record and pulled it off in one piece without any trouble, first try.
Maybe you didn't let it dry long enough. I let it sit around 18 hours. It has to be completely transparent, no white parts left. Or perhaps you didn't put on a thick enough layer.
According to the audio nerds, glue works even better than liquid+vacuum for the really deep gunk, but because of the time factor I guess it's something you'd only use on special cases.
Wood glue method came to mind but again - if this is stuff that repeated soaks and VPI cleaning won't get out, I'm not convinced glue is going to do the trick either. I think the glue works if you *don't* have a vacuum cleaning system. But if we're talking shit that has to be dug out via stylus, I'm thinking you need something with greater dissolving power on the front end.
Elmer's glue is water soluble so zero risk - so long as you get the kids stuff you know what you're dealing with. Wood glues aren't usually water-based and can vary quite a lot as to how they dry so you need the right one...
Maybe you didn't let it dry long enough. I let it sit around 18 hours. It has to be completely transparent, no white parts left. Or perhaps you didn't put on a thick enough layer.
With the wood glue I think maybe I didn't make it thick enough. I always manage to get it all off just in alot of pieces. Overall I can't complain with the results.
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I've definitely had records that benefited from a cycle of VPI cleaning, playing, cleaning, playing etc. I have a laboratory at the store with a wide variety of cleaning methods at my disposal, and sometimes playing a record is just another tool to help get a record clean and playing well.
I don't bother with the glue method, though. I'm sure it can be effective (use wood glue and not cement!), but with the other methods I have it's not worth the time and effort.
Really? I just loosened the dried glue a little bit around the edge of the record and pulled it off in one piece without any trouble, first try.
Maybe you didn't let it dry long enough. I let it sit around 18 hours. It has to be completely transparent, no white parts left. Or perhaps you didn't put on a thick enough layer.
According to the audio nerds, glue works even better than liquid+vacuum for the really deep gunk, but because of the time factor I guess it's something you'd only use on special cases.
It's quite sad that this forum has 59 pages of people discussing the application of PVA glue.
melted or better
Elmer's glue is water soluble so zero risk - so long as you get the kids stuff you know what you're dealing with. Wood glues aren't usually water-based and can vary quite a lot as to how they dry so you need the right one...
With the wood glue I think maybe I didn't make it thick enough. I always manage to get it all off just in alot of pieces. Overall I can't complain with the results.
Um, see "Glass Houses" and "Stone throwing."