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Does anyone use white gloves to handle records?

Just thought I'd ask if there is much benefit. I know oil from my fingers will touch the edge and some of it will migrate a little inside. I also see the extra hassle of keeping them stored away from dust each and every time. Also how hard is it to manipulate cleaning the record and taking it in and out of the sleave?  What white gloves wouldn't impart any flake off particulates? Just bored here members.  Lets be respectful. Anyway let's hear your opinions
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lowrider57
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There’s nothing wrong with wearing gloves to handle records if that works for you.
As @wolfgarcia  and Fremer alluded to, most people dont need them.

@bradf , interesting stuff. I'm going to use the Swiss microfiber gloves on my next burglary.
  I’m going to share your link for the proper use of Milty gun with the Milty thread.



wolf_garcia
6,744 posts
 
When promoting a guest's music spot, Jimmy Fallon grabs the vinyl out of the album jacket like an animal...I cringe every damn time. Somebody in his staff should show him how to handle LPs. Also, I do wear white gloves for big balls. Doesn't everybody?
moffer
24 posts
 
I wear a white cotton glove on my left hand, which allows me to handle my LPs. Reason being that my right hand, I’m right handed, has become badly deformed by arthritis and can no longer handle an LP. It won’t fit inside a glove either. My left hand is also affected by arthritis but not nearly as badly, and though not capable of properly handling a LP, it can at least fit inside a glove so I can avoid getting greasy fingerprints all over my records.

alltrinnov
9 posts
 
With the right outfit, white gloves will probably be quite stylish.  As you are likely aware, formal attire is quite appropriate for listening to records.  My concern is that gloves will cover my wedding ring and attract lots of women which my wife will not appreciate.  Guess I'll just stick with my top hat and cane like everyone else when I listen to my records.
truebluephil
24 posts
 
I wash my hands before I handle my records. Then you handle the LP by the edges and label and you shouldn't have any issues. I been doing this for 40 years and my records play like new.

Of course you should clean yours records periodically. Thats more important than wearing gloves.

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