Comments on: Restoration Tips

By: ~Red x Baron~

~Red x Baron~ — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:32:48 +0000

I’ve been removing the plastic wrapping from old vinyl bargains and using 2-gallon freezer zip-lock bags for protecting the entire album. Is this aok? I remove the thin plastic wrap because I thought the temperature changes could create moisture build-up? I’ll stay tuned for your advice LPCL Nation…

By: Kurt

Kurt — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:14:51 +0000

The best way to have the paste over removed is to have Jim Hansen at Blue Jay Way Galleries do it.I think his email address is bjw66@hotmail.com.
It will cost you but it will look awesome.Never attempt to peel it yourself.You will screw it up.
Also,these days,unpeeled butchers are getting harder and harder to find because everyone wants to have them peeled.Eventually unpeeled ones will be worth more than peeled ones.

By: Michael

Michael — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:48:57 +0000

Hey Man

I’v got a stereo and mono version of the classic Yesterday and today album with the paste down. Can the paste over be removed.

Michael

By: Saul

Saul — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:34:32 +0000

Or d4. Whatever.

By: Saul

Saul — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:31:11 +0000

I’m a bit of a newbie when it comes to record care, but I noticed that on a few of my albums there is kind of a foggy ring around the outer edge. Mostly it’s some pretty harmless crackle, but on a couple it’s pretty bad. My cleaning solution (d7) doesn’t seem to be helping. Sooo… what is it? and how do I get rid of it?

By: ~Red x Baron~

~Red x Baron~ — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:59:32 +0000

I also use Q-Tips and cotton balls – light pressure – with a dab of tooth paste! Also, chalk (classroom type from the old days) removes a lot of marks but you’re right – heavy pressure can create more damage! Oxi-Clean diluted works wonderfully too. Seasons Greetings and Merry Christmas to one and all!

By: cosmictom

cosmictom — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 03:06:39 +0000

Hi ,, I am dry cleaner by trade and also collect vinyl .. want to get rid of mildew from you lp covers , simply buy some Tilex bathroom cleaner , spray it on any color album cover , wipe it off real quickly and not heavily , soft pressure and continual motion should clean it and get rid of mildew.. I do recommend you go over it qickly with a damp cloth afterwards and then dry it with a white towel .. awesome results !

By: Patrick

Patrick — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:47:22 +0000

Some stickers can be removed by rubbing them with olive oil and then wait a few days. It doesn’t work with all stickers, I think it depends what kind of glue is on the sticker

By: Jeff

Jeff — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 20:53:29 +0000

Great site ! Very useful informative that works. Thanks to everyone.

Here’s my huge problem. In my absence, a cat used some my records as a scratching post. The spines are trashed. They are ripped and ragged. Heartbreaking. Some I will replace, some I just can’t. I have some ideas about repair. Such as gently sanding down the spines until they’re smooth, using fine abrasive paper. Whiping it clean and then taping it using acid free tape. The titles on the spines are lost anyway. It seems all I can do.

I AM OPEN TO ANY SUGGESTIONS !!! I would appreciate any input.

Killing the cat is a good suggestion if that’s what anyone is thinking. I know I’m thinking about it.

Take care, Jeff

By: victor

victor — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:39:21 +0000

Use a dry erase marker to remove black marks. So what color should I try to get rid of Black? ( simply apply the dry erase marker). Could YOU Please specify what you are talking about. It seems to me you would would want a clear one. But I can’t find one. Thanks, Victor