DIY Record Cleaning Solution

I just purchased a vpi 17 record cleaner. I'd like to make my own solution. Any suggestions? What has worked for you?

jimateo06-01-2008 11:58pm

dopogue Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,773 posts 06-02-2008 at 05:34pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Headsnappin, didn't realize you started the thread. BTW, Harry's recipe (he posted it on Audio Asylum) isn't the same as what's sold as "VPI fluid." Anyone can make of that what they will :-)
dopogue Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,773 posts 06-02-2008 at 11:24am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Hey, if Harry Weisfeld (head of VPI) recommends a home-brew cleaner of his own devising, it can't be that bad, can it? I'm a long-time AIVS user myself (was one of the original beta testers), and like it a lot, but if you want to make your own, it costs a bunch less than 25 cents a record and does a more than decent job. Weisfeld's recipe: Take a clean gallon jug, add 16 oz. of isopropyl (not rubbing) alcohol), fill it with distilled water, add 3-4 drops of Dawn dishwashing liquid as a surfactant. Then shake it and use it. I think you'll find that it works just fine with your new VPI RCM. Good luck, Dave
dopogue Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,773 posts 06-02-2008 at 06:58pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Fishboat, you're right of course about the alcohol. I just rechecked Weisfeld's recipe and he did say Isopropyl.