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Using Brillianize remove Static

I have been having problems with static discharge every time I remove a record from the turntable. I have a Zero-Stat gun, and anti-static brush but they don't solve this problem for me (My experience). I came across a product called: Brillianize, and it seems to do the trick when I tried it on my VPI Classic. I sprayed some Brillianize on the aluminum platter, then wipe it dry. I then play a few records and notice that there was no more static when I change records. I don't know how good Brillianize is as a record cleaner, because I did not spray it on the record. I also called the company to ask about Brillianize and I was told that they know of people using it to clean records, but I did not take that as an endorsement. If anyone is using Brillianize as a cleaner please let us know your experience with it.
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mosin
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Brillianize is commonly used in the copier industry, and that is where I first encountered it. Years ago, I tried it in a homebrew record cleaning solution, and it worked very well. My mix per gallon is:

Four parts water (Aquafine works well.)
One part Regency grade alcohol.
A few drops of Triton X-114 surfactant.(or X-100)
An ounce of Brillianize.

Please bear in mind that my mix is intended for an RCM that vacuums off the overwhelming bulk of the solution. And, it is followed by a rinse. The reason I mention that is because I don't know what happens, if a lot of Brillianize gets on your stylus. The stuff does some amount of contain silicone, after all. Static is less without noticing the presence of Brillianize. It may even be beneficial to the stylus because it may have components in common with Last. A chemist would need to verify that because I don't really know.

Whatever the case, it has worked well for me.
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