Results from Beta Testers of New Formulas

Paul,
I've begun listening after cleaning 4 LPs today. My methodology was similar to others. 2 LPs were purchased (used) yesterday after a trip to Academy Records in NYC. The others were garage sale purchases from a year or so ago. I used the 2 step process on side A and my normal RRL Deep Cleaner & Super Vinyl Wash process on side B. I did use separate brushes for each.
One question for all regarding brushes: Any learnings? I use a VPI nylon brush for step 1, and the disk doctor brush for step 2...
Too much commotion in my house to do serious listening today, but I can say that I noticed a difference immidiately on the first LP, King Crimson-Beat. This is one I just purchase NM to NM-, with a few paper scuffs, but no major scratches. The side with your 2-step definitely had less surface noise. This LP has good dynamics, and it was nice hearing notes attack cleanly and quietly. I'm looking forward to more serious listening over the next few days...
Cheers,
Spencer

Testers,
So do we have any accumulated learnings as to how long to leave the enzymatic on an LP during step one? I've been brushing it in for only 20 seconds or so.
Have you testers reporting good results been leaving it on for longer than that?
Just want to make sure that I don't short-change the formula through my own process.
Nonetheless, I'm already impressed with the reduction of surface noise I'm hearing, as well as much less dust accumulating on the stylus during play. The stylus is obviously riding through cleaner grooves.
One area I'm hoping for more improvement in is in elimination of ticks & pops in garage sale beater LPs. While I have heard some elimination of ticks & pops, not as much as I had hoped. Thinking longer time with enzymatic on the LP could potentially have a impact here. Thoughts? Thanks, Spencer

Dan_ed,
So far, I'm not seeing any gunk on my brushes, however I am seeing more "dry fuzz" after a cleaning session on the velvet portion of the vacuum arm tube( VPI 16.5). More stuff is getting sucked out of the vinyl.
This, the lower amount of dust accumulating on the stylus and the shinier surfaces lead me to conclude that records are just "darn cleaner".
I do still have clicks & pops that aren't disappearing with some of the LPs, but some are definitely gone. Background groove noise is reduced, resulting in apparent increased dynamics.
I've got enough left to clean about 3-4 more LPs, so I want to take my time and look for the best candidates...

Sean, welcome back from your vacation. It's always nice when friends return home.
Cheers, Spencer