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VPI RCM Vacuum Wand Velvet Strips

Ok Folks, I know VPI doesn't sell these but places like Disc Doctor does. Still not very cost inexpensive if you ask me. And I'm in disagreement with mintlp's Yip's method of replacment, by Gluing on any such strips. Problem is, how do you then get these off when they are shot?

From what I understand, some manufacturer, which I thought it was 3M, who makes this material, but still web-searching has prooved fruitless. I would imagine this same similar material is also used on Mo-FI/Disc Doctor Brush Pads.

Does anyone know of a better, less expensive source for this material? I'm thinking at the right source, $15-$20 worth of this material should be enough to virtually supply everybody on Agon who has a VPI RCM! Mark
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episteme
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I have never actually experimented with different strips, but I'm very interested in the solutions you all mention.

One thing to keep in mind is that you do not want the replacement strips to be absorbing the fluid on the record as it passes over the LP. In worst case scenarios this will result in the wand re-wetting the LP.

It seemed to me last I looked (though I need to look again) that the VPI strips are thinner than the Mobile Fidelity replacement pads (for their brushes). The Mofi replacement pads are made to absorb the fluid. Personally, I don't want that same stuff on my wand. If I could find the same thickness/material VPI uses, I'd buy a lifetime supply.
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