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Help Alien spores on my vinyl...

I've noticed that some of my records have begun to sprout this stuff that looks like white spots--generally more prominent around the label, but spreading out from there at decreasing intervals as you move towards the edge of the record. It's not actually white but when you hold the record at an angle that's how it looks against the black of the grooves. It causes audible distortion and vacuum cleaning with RRL Deep Cleaner and Record Wash does nothing to it. Aargh! Anybody know what this stuff is, what causes it, and for the love of God, how I get rid of it? HELP!

Thanks,

Jeff -- hopeless addict of vinyl...the_original_high-res medium.
jfacker
dougdeacon
3,338 posts
 
I'd suggest Buggtussel Vinyl-Zyme. In our experience it works as well as AIVS, rinses easier and leaves less (no) residue.
chazzbo
1,007 posts
 
As Dougdfeacon suggests Buggtussell was something Fremmer said he had gotten feedback on that works best on mold spores.And while you may be able to remove mold the spore stanins may not be able to be removed.
Chazzbo
stanhifi
224 posts
 
Invasion of the Vinyl Snatchers. Don't fall asleep.
jfacker OP
85 posts
 
I checked out the Buggtussel page and it looks like the Vinyl-Zyme extra strength formula may be what I'm looking for. I'll try it out and post results if anyone is interested in hearing...
dougdeacon
3,338 posts
 
Jfacker,

If you try AIVS, VinylZyme or any enzyme cleaner (and you should) make sure to:

a) use it at warm room temperature
b) let it sit on the record for a couple of minutes
c) use enough so it doesn't dry out while sitting

I get better results that way than with the 15-30 seconds recommended by Buggtussel, especially on records which really need the help.

Good luck!
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