Hi,
I have a Record Doctor V vacuum machine and was wondering what fluid applicators I should buy? There are many out there and I am sure people have much more experience with various products than I do. Currently I am using those Last branded microfiber applicators that are a couple of mm wider than the distance from the edge of the LP to the label. I'm just not sure these are optimal (though they may well be) as the microfiber on them is a very thin layer and I really wonder how well it gets into the bottom of the grooves. The applicator that came with the machine seems to have a better-cushioned, deeper layer but it is a relatively narrow applicator and in any case, you would want to throw these things away on a regular basis and use a fresh one.
Whatever I use needs to be fairly inexpensive, designed specifically for the purpose. Please note I am not asking about the actual fluids - that is the easy bit. And my "default" purchase would just be those last microfiber "sticks" again, unless someone gives me something alternative to think about.
One product I was considering is the Disc Doctor brush, since that seems easier to handle and has replaceable pads. It seems to get some good endorsements too, but it is not clear whether that relates to dry cleaning or for what I want (which is obviously wet cleaning immediately followed by vacuum).
http://store.acousticsounds.com/d/1...LPs____Size_A_Each__spare_pad_-Record_Cleaner
Thanks
I have a Record Doctor V vacuum machine and was wondering what fluid applicators I should buy? There are many out there and I am sure people have much more experience with various products than I do. Currently I am using those Last branded microfiber applicators that are a couple of mm wider than the distance from the edge of the LP to the label. I'm just not sure these are optimal (though they may well be) as the microfiber on them is a very thin layer and I really wonder how well it gets into the bottom of the grooves. The applicator that came with the machine seems to have a better-cushioned, deeper layer but it is a relatively narrow applicator and in any case, you would want to throw these things away on a regular basis and use a fresh one.
Whatever I use needs to be fairly inexpensive, designed specifically for the purpose. Please note I am not asking about the actual fluids - that is the easy bit. And my "default" purchase would just be those last microfiber "sticks" again, unless someone gives me something alternative to think about.
One product I was considering is the Disc Doctor brush, since that seems easier to handle and has replaceable pads. It seems to get some good endorsements too, but it is not clear whether that relates to dry cleaning or for what I want (which is obviously wet cleaning immediately followed by vacuum).
http://store.acousticsounds.com/d/1...LPs____Size_A_Each__spare_pad_-Record_Cleaner
Thanks