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Cleaning LP...how much fluid is enough/too much?

I'm using a VPI 16.5 and Record Research Labs cleaning solutions. My question is how much of the fluid to pour on the record? Just get it damp, or flood it as much as possible with a little actually spilling over the sides occasionally?

Are there better brushes out there to use for applying and 'scrubbing' than the VPI supplied hard white bristled nylon brush? (actually, I don't scrub but rather just let the turning of the record do the work while I apply very light pressure)

How many turns of the record and how hard should one press with the brush?

I've noticed that there seem to be "surface tension" on some record surfaces and they are resistant to wetting...while others show no tendency to do this at all. (??)

Thanks for the help.

John
Atlanta, GA
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consttraveler
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Hello John:

You will probably get as many methods as answers, to your question. Every one does it differently. I lightly wet the record with distilled water, scrub (same as you), suck off the fluid, and repete with cleaning fluid. I have found it is best to then rinse with water, twice. I try to get enough fluid on the record, so that it runs ahead of the brush (kind of a wave effect), lifting & floating most of the gunk away from the brush.

Dave
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