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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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sayas
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get a slight wave of cleaning fluid built up in front of the brush to help float the stuff you are trying to get rid of, maybe a little side to side bristle movement for a revolution and then 2 revolutions of vacuum.
4yanx
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I follow what Sayas does with respect to fluid in front of the brush. I do not use the VPI brush at all. I used Disk Doc brushes for awhile but find the little LAST brush work better for me and are less expensive.

I do a squirt of Deep Cleaner along the length of the brush, letting the excess fall on the record, 2-3 spins of cleaning, then one of vacuum. Next, the same with a separate brush using the Super Vinyl Wash. Finally, a bit less for a second Super Vinyl Wash rinse and aboout three spins of vacuum.

You are using the correct fluids in my opinion. I've tried then all including several hom ebrews. Record Research is all I will use now - the ONLY one I found that leaves no sonic signature whatsoever.
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sbank
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Search the archives for post on this topic by Albertporter. His method has been recommended by many here...Clearly explained too.
Albert is one of the most knowledgeable and helpful posters you'll find here in the analog forum.

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