VPI has had a special clamp for the large hole 7" records for years. It can be purchased separately or with the 7" record vacuum wand. It's a shame that VPI doesn't offer a label protector. ANY record label can be damaged if it gets wet. On a styrene 45, like the one you are demoing, the labels are glued on. Getting them wet could cause them to lift. Plus, the water/cleaner will leave a stain. On the 45's made of vinyl, the labels are moulded into the record and require no glue. If you get those wet, like around the outside edge of the label, they can bubble before you know that they are wet. With old shellac 78 rpm records, getting the labels wet with literally erase them. Again, you didn't do an inspection under your microscope after each step in the cleaning process. That would have been interesting to see how well each step did.
Nice to see! I feel like cleaning 7" records usually gets overlooked. There are some machines that don't even really work on them, as least not without additional parts. I think a lot of people don't realize how good 7" records can sound. I find my UK pressings usually sound amazing once cleaned (assuming they are in nice condition).
Congratulations for 500 subscriptions. I really like your videos, It`s so rewarding to see how after your careful process the record comes back to live. Greetings from Finland.
Some interesting facts. Not all 45's are made using a PVC biscuit with PVC. Many were injection molded using polystyrene. As 45's were hot sellers this produced more records per hour. How to tell? The label in pressed records sees one label dropped onto the stamper. A PVC biscuit is dropped on the label. The other is then dropped onto the biscuit. Then both stampers squeeze the biscuit with both labels. In polystyrene injected records, labels are applied afterwards. In the latter labels are not part the pressing and extra extra care is needed so as not to get them wet. Polystyrene records sound the same but are more fragile..
6K! Wow, that's quite a collection. What's your favorite or most valuable 45? I have to say, ever since I started cleaning 7" 45s, I'm really impressed by how some of them sound. I only have maybe 100 and most are from the 1980s, but once cleaned, they sounded so much better than I thought they would. Really changed my mind about these little gems! Thanks for watching.
@@LetsCleanaRecord now you're asking. That's a tough one. I started collecting them when they were ridiculously cheap because no one wanted them. I just ended up with loads. My Reggae 45s are probably my favourite and most prized. I collected albums at the time but not as many. These days i only buy albums
Hi, you convinced me with your first 3 reviews to get this version. I was wondering if the reason you can’t leave the water inside is because of mechanism of the spinning wheels so I contacted ISonic (since their cleaners have the same body) and I was able to purchase a lid from them and it fits perfectly. Have you tried using the Disk Doctor velvet brushes instead of the brush that comes with it?
May I assume you're referring to the goat hair brushes that come with the Kirmuss? If so, no, I have not used Disc Doctor brushes in their stead, though DD are wonderful brushes for a manual process. The goat hair brushes are not meant to scrub vinyl like DD brushes but rather to evenly spread the compound used to render a static charge opposite of that which is in the US tank.
All records can be cleaned with warm water, a tiny amount of dish soap, and a makeup brush. Then blow from the centre outwards with compressed air. These 4 items might cost you $200 max. Dont be a sucker for shiney gimmicks.
VPI has had a special clamp for the large hole 7" records for years. It can be purchased separately or with the 7" record vacuum wand. It's a shame that VPI doesn't offer a label protector.
ANY record label can be damaged if it gets wet. On a styrene 45, like the one you are demoing, the labels are glued on. Getting them wet could cause them to lift. Plus, the water/cleaner will leave a stain. On the 45's made of vinyl, the labels are moulded into the record and require no glue. If you get those wet, like around the outside edge of the label, they can bubble before you know that they are wet. With old shellac 78 rpm records, getting the labels wet with literally erase them.
Again, you didn't do an inspection under your microscope after each step in the cleaning process. That would have been interesting to see how well each step did.
Nice to see! I feel like cleaning 7" records usually gets overlooked. There are some machines that don't even really work on them, as least not without additional parts. I think a lot of people don't realize how good 7" records can sound. I find my UK pressings usually sound amazing once cleaned (assuming they are in nice condition).
watching from Brasil! Love watching your videos while a eat dinner haha
one question! whats is the song playing at 9:10 ?
It's a tune called Lost Cowboy. Link in the description. Thanks so much for watching!@@rhuansalerno3735
Congratulations for 500 subscriptions. I really like your videos, It`s so rewarding to see how after your careful process the record comes back to live. Greetings from Finland.
Kiitos!
Greetings from Guatemala! Love your videos. I learn a lot about cleaning my records.
Maravilloso, gracias por ver
Some interesting facts.
Not all 45's are made using a PVC biscuit with PVC. Many were injection molded using polystyrene. As 45's were hot sellers this produced more records per hour.
How to tell?
The label in pressed records sees one label dropped onto the stamper. A PVC biscuit is dropped on the label. The other is then dropped onto the biscuit. Then both stampers squeeze the biscuit with both labels.
In polystyrene injected records, labels are applied afterwards.
In the latter labels are not part the pressing and extra extra care is needed so as not to get them wet.
Polystyrene records sound the same but are more fragile..
I've got about 6000 45s if you need to practice. I'll ship them over 🙂
6K! Wow, that's quite a collection. What's your favorite or most valuable 45? I have to say, ever since I started cleaning 7" 45s, I'm really impressed by how some of them sound. I only have maybe 100 and most are from the 1980s, but once cleaned, they sounded so much better than I thought they would. Really changed my mind about these little gems! Thanks for watching.
@@LetsCleanaRecord now you're asking. That's a tough one. I started collecting them when they were ridiculously cheap because no one wanted them. I just ended up with loads. My Reggae 45s are probably my favourite and most prized. I collected albums at the time but not as many. These days i only buy albums
@@LetsCleanaRecordI’ve got some 45s that have no issues and clean sound maybe I’m just lucky
Hi, you convinced me with your first 3 reviews to get this version. I was wondering if the reason you can’t leave the water inside is because of mechanism of the spinning wheels so I contacted ISonic (since their cleaners have the same body) and I was able to purchase a lid from them and it fits perfectly. Have you tried using the Disk Doctor velvet brushes instead of the brush that comes with it?
May I assume you're referring to the goat hair brushes that come with the Kirmuss? If so, no, I have not used Disc Doctor brushes in their stead, though DD are wonderful brushes for a manual process. The goat hair brushes are not meant to scrub vinyl like DD brushes but rather to evenly spread the compound used to render a static charge opposite of that which is in the US tank.
I’m going to have to get an Osage brush to use with my Record Doctor. It looks like it would work better than the brush that came with it.
Really great brushes, particularly for working up a lather. Thanks for watching!
All records can be cleaned with warm water, a tiny amount of dish soap, and a makeup brush. Then blow from the centre outwards with compressed air. These 4 items might cost you $200 max. Dont be a sucker for shiney gimmicks.
Also...static will discharge after 2 listens
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