Acrylic Platters and Shinny Spots

After closer examination I see shiny spots on the acrylic platter on my Scout. Is this normal? Sounds kinda of anal but I just got the darn thing!

autodexr04-04-2008 1:17am

schipo Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,268 posts 04-04-2008 at 02:17am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete its a possbility that when u place an lp on the\platter the friction from the platter, vinyl and tonearm all together cause's a polishing affect....just my take on it.
autodexr OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 49 posts 04-04-2008 at 02:20am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Do you think this affects the function of the platter in any way?
mcdonald43 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 52 posts 04-04-2008 at 02:25am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I find that the shiny spots on my VPI platter are usually oils from my hands. A quick wipe with windex and a lint free cloth cleans it right up. HTH
autodexr OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 49 posts 04-04-2008 at 03:15am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete It looks like there are some scratches as well, do I have to worry about this affeting the function/sound?
schipo Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,268 posts 04-04-2008 at 03:46am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Autodexr relax all "Acrylic Platters" have this problem after any use...sit back and enjoy your TT and if this still worries you get yourself a great TT mat.