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Kirmuss users, what do you find?

I bought a nearly new Kirmuss record "restoration" system from a widow of an audiophile. 


I mostly wanted it for the machine, but had to try his method just out of curiosity. 
I followed the instructions, apart from the "Aftercare" section, which was influenced by the AudioPhile Man review (pt 2)


I got YUGE globs of stuff on my stylus after playing just 1 side of a "restored" record. OK, maybe I’ve not cleaned it enough? The record went back in for 2 more cleanings with the surfactant and ultrasonic bath for 5 min each time. Still ended up with a ball of something on my stylus. 

I next used my other method, which was to scrub up a different record with some Audio Intelligent #6, 5 min ultrasonic bath, then dried with the Record Doctor. 
Just a touch of lint (probably airborne that landed on the record) after 1 side. 

I will say the sound of the record was noticeably improved with the Kirmuss chemicals, but I feel that this substance is NOT being completely removed with the ultrasonic bath. 

Any users out there that can share their experience?  

traudio
dwette
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Told her about the gunk built up on the needle when using the Kirmuss fluid. She said, "there's too much Propylene Glycol in your surfactant solution then".

LOL. Kirmuss got busted!

He never would tell anyone what's he's a "doctor" of. Apparently, nothing. LOL

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stoplitz
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I have had the same experience will not use isopropyl or his  chemicals again. 

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lalitk
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@traudio 

I am glad to hear you found the problem. I’ve gone through my fair share of cleaning solutions and some caused more problems (residue and gunk than others).  Finally, stumble upon L'Art Du Son Record Cleaning Fluid. Been using it over a year now and it works beautifully, you may wanna give a shot. 

https://elusivedisc.com/lart-du-son-record-cleaning-fluid-makes-1-gallon/?srsltid=AfmBOor5ib5FNbNXrbriMclm-EC65FPGQ6jgnGhZzhjg8StVs0We_7Yh

traudio OP
139 posts
 

Although I have a large collection of cleaning fluids, that's one I haven't tried yet. I'll try it, thanks.

rsf507
2,434 posts
 

I've used the L'Art Du Son Record Cleaning Fluid and liked it BUT once mixed it must be refrigerated or it breaks down. For the past several years now have been using the Keith Monks DisOvery fluid and like this even better. Have gone thru 3 or 4 bottles with no issues/concerns.

https://www.soundsofsilence.com/introducing-discovery-natural-precision-record-cleaning-fluids-from-keith-monks

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