Re: [ARSCLIST] Record cleaning fluid recommendations?

[Mike Richter <mrichter@xxxxxxx>]

At 06:58 AM 12/15/2003 -0800, RA Friedman wrote:
> We're going to be getting a VPI 16.5 unit to only LP's. I've looked around
> and there seems to be enormous difference of opinion on what kind of fluid
> to use and the methods. Ideally, we should get a Monks or a LoriCraft
> unit, but the money is just not there.  I've considered going for the
> simple 25% technical isopropyl alcohol, 75% deionized/distilled water, but
> I haven't been able to locate suitable wetting agents. Can you use lab
> grade ethylene glycol and if so, how much should you add to the mix?

I've not used it for the purpose, but the wetting agent I rely on is Kodak
Photo Flo available at any photography shop which caters to home
processing. Dosage is on the bottle; you will want a syringe to supply the
small amount used per gallon.


Mike
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