Does the Spin Clean protect record labels? Or will rotating the record allow cleaning solution to drip on and discolor the labels?
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I have not experienced any label problems. If you make sure you do not overfill the wash basin, and set the end rollers at the right distance, the label will not get wet as long as you withdraw the record right after the wash procedure and dry it. If you have concerns about the label washing off due to the type of ink used, I would test a small area with no text with a damp sponge. No ink should come off and it should not fade. If it fades or washes off I'm not sure I would wash it other than by hand. I have not run into any labels on 331/3 LPs that wash off or streak, same for 45s. I have not washed any 78s. I guess I have washed about 250 or more records with the Spin Clean and find it indispensable when buying used records and going back through my personal collection. I even wash records that don't show any signs of dust. The Spin Clean get down deep in the grooves.
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I've done hundreds of records with no label damage. You get an very occasional drip across the label but it's over 99% distilled water (you *are* using distilled water, right?) so you can blot it right off with no worries.
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Record labels stay dry. I put a lint free cloth down on a counter and then use the provided cotton cloth to dry the record.
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While I have not had any labels damaged, it is possible for the solution to drip. It is my opinion that the exposure is minimal if you spin the record and immediately take it out, hold it flat and dry it
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you would think that the labels would get wet but They Don't. I have cleaned hundreds of mine,Family and Friends albums and they just don't. Water line is below the label and groves channel solution around it. Don't worry about your labels.... Check out some videos of use on Youtube to see for yourself. Joe
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I rinse mine with RO water after cleaning, use the micro fiber towels to dry and then use a hair dryer on low quickly to both sides and I haven't had any issues with labels. The hair dryer will dry any excess moisture that gets to the label. I have had a couple of older album labels get noticeably wet in areas after rinsing but no problems after using hair dryer. Just make sure you have a low setting as to not heat the vinyl to much. My father and I have cleaned hundreds of albums this way with no problems what so ever.
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My experience is the same as the other respondents. Proper filling will keep the label dry any liquid that May have contacted the label while I'm drying it has not done any damage.
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Yes, that is what I primarily use it for. I have the old CD Stomper Pro spindle to align the label. I would strongly suggest using a tool like this as the DVD spins much faster than a CD and if your label is off center it will cause a wobble and interfere with the the playback.
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Do you mean "Do I need labels"? Labels are nice, of course, but you can also write on the top of the disc with a permanent marker, with some caveats. There are now thoughts that even marker ink will eventually bleed through the top surface and degrade your recording. Here is a good article on the subject, including info on newer markers deemed safer:http://www.tapeonline.com/articles/using-permanent-ink-markers-on-cds-dvdsAmazon currently has some of these "safer" markers for sale. I haven't tried them myself - just look for "Sharpie CD/DVD Twin Tip Permanent Markers" here. Do you mean "Do I need labels"? Labels are nice, of course, but you can also write on the top of the disc with a permanent marker, with some caveats. There are now thoughts that even marker ink will eventually bleed through the top surface and degrade your recording. Here is a good article on the subject, including info on newer markers deemed safer:http://www.tapeonline.com/articles/using-permanent-ink-markers-on-cds-dvdsAmazon currently has some of these "safer" markers for sale. I haven't tried them myself - just look for "Sharpie CD/DVD Twin Tip... » Read More Do you mean "Do I need labels"? Labels are nice, of course, but you can also write on the top of the disc with a permanent marker, with some caveats. There are now thoughts that even marker ink will eventually bleed through the top surface and degrade your recording. Here is a good article on the subject, including info on newer markers deemed safer:http://www.tapeonline.com/articles/using-permanent-ink-markers-on-cds-dvdsAmazon currently has some of these "safer" markers for sale. I haven't tried them myself - just look for "Sharpie CD/DVD Twin Tip Permanent Markers" here. « Show Less
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I'm not sure , but your tape heads could be dirty. Try buying tape head cleaner and use alint free swab. If that doesn't work the motor s are bad.
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Spin-Clean is very secretive about ingredients in the cleaning solution. It does not have an alcoholic smell to it - if that means anything to you. Here is a link to the MSDS... http://www.spincleanrecordwasher.com/material-safety-data-sheet.html
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I can't add much to that which has already been said; the point has been made that this is CLEANING EQUIPMENT, not magic. I would add, though, that if you find physical damage after cleaning, you might try some 1000-grit abrasive paper...wet-or-dry sandpaper as used in auto finishing...it can cut the tops of the scratches to remove the "curl" of vinyl. Sometimes there's improvement in sound. If it's a beloved disc you're trying to save, might be worth the time and effort.
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I don't see why there would be a problem. It is in a wipe that you can use on anything vinyl like.
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Do you mean "Do I need labels"? Labels are nice, of course, but you can also write on the top of the disc with a permanent marker, with some caveats. There are now thoughts that even marker ink will eventually bleed through the top surface and degrade your recording. Here is a good article on the subject, including info on newer markers deemed safer: http://www.tapeonline.com/articles/using-permanent-ink-markers-on-cds-dvds Amazon currently has some of these "safer" markers for sale. I haven't tried them myself - just look for "Sharpie CD/DVD Twin Tip Permanent Markers" here.
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I have used it on book covers and other damageable surfaces with good results. It really matters what type of label you are dealing with more than what the label is stuck to, as some labels are difficult to remove as they age and the adhesive dries out.
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As much as I would like to answer your question. I actually never used the cleaner. It was my husband's & he passed away before he ever saw it. I can tell you he was an audiophile & would never buy a product that would damage his extensive vinyl collection. His collection was pristine.
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Hi. I don't think so. Colored Vinyl is still just Vinyl. Picture Discs are also Vinyl Covered cardboard. Whenever you clean Picture Discs, anyway, you have to be sure they aren't cracked, and that the Discs are completely sealed around the outer edge/rim. Otherwise the printed Picture inside can get wet. Hope this helps.
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Thanks for your question. The machine spins the LP. This is a fantastic cleaner. World Wide Stereo is 35 years old and a very proud Music Hall dealer.
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First, you must decide which is more important...Saving and playing warped records or the life of your entire collection!! Maybe you should invest in a second cart and headshell so you can choose when to play warped records. Or, you could use the time tested method of a penny or a dime taped to the headshell. After a few plays you will notice what appears to be a whitish color in the grooves...and a shhhhhh sound, That is your music being dug and scraped out by the heavy tracking force of the stylus. I think keeping your records separated into flat and warped and using two headshell/stylus combinations is the way to go.&lt;Get a cheaper cartridge-stylus combination. A set up for 45's would be a good bet...The larger stylus may fit the record grooves better. &gt; Also, try washing your records and gently scrubbing the grooves with a med soft toothbrush. Go with the groove and not against it. Try this: Take a warped record that seems to be a loss ...Fill a sink with hot tap water, just hot enough to feel the heat, ( Not too hot or you will make it worse, the record will curl! A friend of mine had pretty good success with a hair dryer.) place the record in the water for about five minutes...Remove from the water, quickly dry and place on a flat surface with a weighted flat surface on top. (Two pieces of flat glass or plastic are perfect.) and allow record to cool thoroughly. Repeat as is necessary...after awhile the record will come back closer to flat, at least flat enough so that it can be rescued by copying to a CD. Also, Go on line and find a commercial record cleaning fluid to lube the grooves after washing them with dish soap; that may help with the skipping problem. As far as the arm is concerned, just adjust the counter weight until the arm "Floats" balanced then add one more click to let the stylus settle to the record surface.
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It will clean the grooves thoroughly due to dirt. Pops and hissing due to static needs and additional item. 3 sets of cleaning have cleaned problematic 200 GR discs for me. Scratches that have been "blended" in and are not too rough or seep will become playable. I have a $2600 cartridge that sees NOTHING but prime vinyl.
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I don't really think this should matter much. The purpose of the sanitizer is to steam the bottles and components with the water that you put on the bottom. I don't think the sanitizer necessarily needs to rotate to heat the water to that point, so you should be fine.
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Don't know about mold. Ask the company directly (www.spincleanrecordwasher.com). They responded to a question I had. Otherwise, you'll have to experiment. Maybe a weak solution of bleach, but it might run down on the label, so you'd have to turn the record very slowly and have a dry cloth at the ready to make sure that didn't happen.
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I haven't had a failure yet in removing residue from labels on plastic bottles. Sometimes I have to apply it more than once, but it always works. I haven't had to use it on a glass bottle, so I have no information on that. Hope this helps!