As crazy as this sounds, I tried it with a very old and battered copy of Aerosmith’s “Toys In The Attic”. Cleaned the album by hand with distilled water and microfiber cloth. Dried with 2nd microfiber cloth. Let album air dry for two hours. Still noisy when played. Applied WD-40 with 3rd microfiber towel. Dried with 4th microfiber towel. Let album sit for 30 minutes. Sounded much quieter when played. 2nd and 3rd plays were progressively even better. Cracks, pops and hisses mostly eliminated. Seems crazy, but it works.
@jamestang17023 жыл бұрын
Well don! Congratulations to success rescuing the music ! Good sound is Only for the one with guts! Experiment is the best way to examine a theory not skeptical and those yelling like infant !
@Beatgeneration20103 жыл бұрын
Sorry I may be deaf, I heard NO difference.
@complexbboy3 жыл бұрын
I'm with you there, it still sounded crap to me as well.
@joshmalcom896 ай бұрын
2:18
@joshmalcom896 ай бұрын
3:26
@joshmalcom896 ай бұрын
Bass line and violin is way more present in 3:26 vs 2:18
@Bullntheheather Жыл бұрын
I smear Vaseline on my vinyl. Literally can’t hear anything now.
@Zeppstermeister10 ай бұрын
Your record will guaranteed last longer, and also have sound on it opposite to this craziness!!
@chris401213 жыл бұрын
Holy crap! This totally freaking worked. Had an unplayable original Deep Purple Machinehead. Noise and skips were non-stop.... one cleaning with wd40.... no friggin skips and noise was cut by 80%... INSANE. Letting the album sit for a couple of days to see if its still good
@jamestang17023 жыл бұрын
Thank you for rescuring genuune music ✌️
@ferrochinabisleri1587Ай бұрын
How's your Deep Purple record after two years from the treatment?
@sf15324 жыл бұрын
Don't take any advice from this guy. You will ruin your records!!! -NEVER use WD-40 or any other toxic chemical like that -Don't play your records wet either (damages your records and your stylus)
@tonytommymuddyhao60724 жыл бұрын
agree!!!!!!!!!!
@donwest53878 ай бұрын
THINK!
@alifyazid55453 жыл бұрын
"Not the American one" HAHAHAHA
@Lee.Higginbotham3 жыл бұрын
WD-40 not the american the Japanese!!
@darrenwendell17233 жыл бұрын
After watching I cleaned all my records this way. Fantastic !
@Zeppstermeister10 ай бұрын
WARNING!!!!! NEVER DO THIS, IF YOU LOVE YOUR RECORDS!!!!! WD-40 is a popular multi-purpose lubricant and penetrating oil used for various applications. However, it's important to note that WD-40 is not specifically designed for use on PVC (polyvinyl chloride) or vinyl materials. While WD-40 can be used to lubricate and protect some types of metal surfaces, it may not have the same beneficial effects on PVC or vinyl. In fact, using WD-40 on PVC or vinyl can potentially cause damage or staining. WD-40 is an oil-based lubricant, and applying it to PVC or vinyl may cause the material to become discolored, greasy, or deteriorate over time. If you need to clean or maintain PVC or vinyl surfaces, it's best to use products that are specifically designed for these materials. There are numerous cleaners, conditioners, and protectants available that are safe and effective for use on PVC and vinyl surfaces without causing damage. Always follow the manufacturer's recommendations for cleaning and maintaining PVC and vinyl to ensure the longevity and appearance of the material.
@ferrochinabisleri1587Ай бұрын
@@Zeppstermeister Can you prove what you're saying with real examples?
@ZeppstermeisterАй бұрын
@@ferrochinabisleri1587 Yes, and so can you if you just read a little! Have a nice summer, and take care!! 👍😃✌️
@ferrochinabisleri1587Ай бұрын
@@Zeppstermeister Mavacagher!
@thijsvanveghel3773 жыл бұрын
It's interesting, but I have my doubts. I don't think this will work out well for any stylus. The tip of the stylus will be in contact with WD40 residu and that is probably catastrophic (but maybe it's worth to test it with a needle and check). Even a tiny bit of WD40 residu could also be catastrophic for the next record you play when there is residu on the tip. In the worst case scenario you destroy your records + your stylus. My method: a fluid bath. Combine 99,9% alcohol with distilled water (30/70 ratio) + a tiny drop of neutral dish soap. Merge this together and put it in a Disco Antistat. Brush the record first. Then rotate it at least 10 times in the Antistat and then put in a rack. let it dry up for at least one hour, 90 minutes is better, so the grooves will dry perfect. Almost every record with dust deep in the groove will improve in sound quality. A Very Good record will improve to Very Good Plus when it comes to audio quality. Also: almost all acids and fingerprints will be erased from the surface. Important: use the same mixture for about 20 records max. Don't re-use the mixture! The bad news, and that is the problem with the record in the video: tiny and bigger scratches on the vinyl will damage your record forever and this will probably affect the audio. You see this a lot with DJ record which are used to rough; too hard scratching and/or back cueing with a bad needle, too much pressure on the surface, etc. The best advice in general: avoid crackles. How? When you buy a new record, throw the cardboard innersleeve away and change it with an antistatic innersleeve or a Japanese plastic antistatic sleeve. Put the record in the sleeve and use an plastic outer sleeve with closing strip to protect it when stored (there is so much dust in a room). Also: try to avoid making scratches, be gentle with your stylus and if you mix records; do this with the pitch control technique and avoid touching the platter.
@Zeppstermeister10 ай бұрын
WARNING!!!!! NEVER DO THIS, IF YOU LOVE YOUR RECORDS!!!!! WD-40 is a popular multi-purpose lubricant and penetrating oil used for various applications. However, it's important to note that WD-40 is not specifically designed for use on PVC (polyvinyl chloride) or vinyl materials. While WD-40 can be used to lubricate and protect some types of metal surfaces, it may not have the same beneficial effects on PVC or vinyl. In fact, using WD-40 on PVC or vinyl can potentially cause damage or staining. WD-40 is an oil-based lubricant, and applying it to PVC or vinyl may cause the material to become discolored, greasy, or deteriorate over time. If you need to clean or maintain PVC or vinyl surfaces, it's best to use products that are specifically designed for these materials. There are numerous cleaners, conditioners, and protectants available that are safe and effective for use on PVC and vinyl surfaces without causing damage. Always follow the manufacturer's recommendations for cleaning and maintaining PVC and vinyl to ensure the longevity and appearance of the material.
@donwest53878 ай бұрын
use at your own risk
@voiceofjeff6 ай бұрын
I worked in radio for 40 years. I highly, highly recommend you do this on a turntable or cake decoration platter rather than keeping the vinyl stationary on a table. You should NOT do that circular scrubbing motion against the grooves the way hes doing; it could damage them. Put the record on the turntable, spin it manually, and hold your hand steady going in and out (edge to center), not in circles.
@fickfehler38662 жыл бұрын
the wd40 is just making the surface shiny and slippery. the rag isn't fine enough to put in grove. aonlyway to clean groove is white vineger and distilled tater
@bootynbass943611 ай бұрын
solution have a mixer and just simply cut the high knob a little works every time with most crackles scratches arent so simple though
@Smokeless11673 жыл бұрын
I prefer using naval jelly and a wire brush with brake cleaner to finish up.
@jamiehess42112 жыл бұрын
No steel wool? How 2020.....
@steveleggett3442 жыл бұрын
How about some 80 grit? Ha Ha
@Zeppstermeister10 ай бұрын
I prefer an angelgrinder on tuff spots!!
@donwest53878 ай бұрын
I like vegetable oil
@user-gq6py6ph2tАй бұрын
No acetone?
@kjm-ch7jc3 жыл бұрын
Why do you need a face mask in a room on your own ?
2 жыл бұрын
Clearly someone is filming him.
@shockandrockets Жыл бұрын
I did this and my stylus immediately began collecting junk. I suggest if you try this also make sure to clean off all the lubricant before playing, maybe using detergent. and if that sounds bad, maybe don't try at all.
@tonyhoupe66029 ай бұрын
Àmazing I did this and saved a lot of my vynal
@HardKickinGroupGermany4 жыл бұрын
My concern is, that you could mess up your cartridge/stylus. Because WD40 is a lubricant. Very hard to get it off other than just dust. Dust starts to build up, because of the sticky WD40.
@flatearthrealitytruth94083 жыл бұрын
Iv been using wd40 has a cleaning agent and protective layer/lubrican on my vinyl since their purchases 40 years ago. And they ar reall pristine. you just need to wash your stylus at the end of every track following fort cleanup then every full record pkay afterward the wd40 is the best secret ever... my audiofool friend have been telling me i was gonna scrap my record/equipement for 40 years and it never happend. it actually stop the stylus from damaging the groove... stop the dust from getting hard and compacted at the bottom of the grooves... and make it easier to clean. All you need to do is once in a while use dish soap... a corner paibt brush... clean troughly. then applys pure isopropyl alcool... wash troughly with water immediatly. (tap water is fine.. no neex for distilled water a other audiofool bullshit story) then reapply wd40. my cartridge and stylus last the recommended time. And i never spend 700 on ultrasonic shit or vaccum ever.
@dalp51403 жыл бұрын
@@flatearthrealitytruth9408 or gently use blue tac to remove dust for stylus. Or the clear glue method that kids use.. Painted on that gets into the groove proper.
@cristianquiros77044 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it does work well James, I have saved many records by using WD-40 just add well enough n wait a few minutes and remove excess and enjoy!!!!!
@jamestang17023 жыл бұрын
WELL DONE!!! THIS IS FOR WISE PEOPLE WIH GUTS ONLY 😃
@dalp51403 жыл бұрын
@@jamestang1702 I tried on a a old crap record just to make sure and waited 3 months... No complaints here.. I wonder if it would fix a dub plate. That I can't risk... Tbh.. Only have the one.
@Zeppstermeister10 ай бұрын
WARNING!!!!! NEVER DO THIS, IF YOU LOVE YOUR RECORDS!!!!! WD-40 is a popular multi-purpose lubricant and penetrating oil used for various applications. However, it's important to note that WD-40 is not specifically designed for use on PVC (polyvinyl chloride) or vinyl materials. While WD-40 can be used to lubricate and protect some types of metal surfaces, it may not have the same beneficial effects on PVC or vinyl. In fact, using WD-40 on PVC or vinyl can potentially cause damage or staining. WD-40 is an oil-based lubricant, and applying it to PVC or vinyl may cause the material to become discolored, greasy, or deteriorate over time. If you need to clean or maintain PVC or vinyl surfaces, it's best to use products that are specifically designed for these materials. There are numerous cleaners, conditioners, and protectants available that are safe and effective for use on PVC and vinyl surfaces without causing damage. Always follow the manufacturer's recommendations for cleaning and maintaining PVC and vinyl to ensure the longevity and appearance of the material.@@dalp5140
@mikeembleton87134 жыл бұрын
I use to use fluid with a brush that went on the record as it played in the 70s great info stay safe Mike UK.
@robertbyington77153 жыл бұрын
Has anyone ever heard oil and water don’t mix; if your going to do deep cleaning use denatured alcohol because it will evaporate, there are hi end stereo people out there that will spend 2/3 thousand dollars on a stylus that wouldn’t dream of putting oil anywhere near their record or stylus. If your equipment is that good and your concerned about playability buy a record that’s in better shape to begin with!!! OMG
@chrisdiaz1113 жыл бұрын
Nice shirt James my man!!👍👍👍👍👍💯💯💯
@hudon1973 Жыл бұрын
This will break down the vinyl and destroy your record. Do not put WD40 on your records!
@photocopfukery34213 жыл бұрын
This is the most ridiculous crap I’ve ever seen. This is why we can’t have nice things lol
@seanwright87704 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip! I like your shirt.
@MrBillblake1233 жыл бұрын
I smell bacon! ..... Makin Bacon!
@astridmartel25222 жыл бұрын
COVID KILLS VINYL.........
@joebagofdoe47622 жыл бұрын
You to cool Bro! All your nice equipment reminds me of my breakdance days !!!!
@courtneylovesmaccompact90474 жыл бұрын
Hmmm I'm super curious about your high density Japanese cleaning cloth now.
@jamestang17023 жыл бұрын
I tried many others not working at all ,only this can enter the grooves to remove the fine dust !
@antonio5400fan3 жыл бұрын
Could you shoe the brand of Japanese hi den fabric? Interesting to try
@jamestang17023 жыл бұрын
@@antonio5400fan yes 50npcs of reusable cleaning cloth in a box for 49 USD ,we accept PayPal ,let me know if you want one . I need it to wipe out the fine dust for a clean sound during transfer vinyl to my server !
@dalp51403 жыл бұрын
@@jamestang1702 micro fibre will do the job hey?
@dalp51403 жыл бұрын
@@jamestang1702 what about the glue method with wd40
@happyfarmer54492 жыл бұрын
Hi, are you using distilled water used in batteries or the kind of distilled water for drinking?
@jamestang17022 жыл бұрын
Drinking .
@6AM_YT2 жыл бұрын
Then what do you do with a record coated in slimy WD40?
@jamestang17022 жыл бұрын
After wd40 ,just use distilled water to remove the wd40,the effect still working!
@Zeppstermeister10 ай бұрын
WARNING!!!!! NEVER DO THIS, IF YOU LOVE YOUR RECORDS!!!!! WD-40 is a popular multi-purpose lubricant and penetrating oil used for various applications. However, it's important to note that WD-40 is not specifically designed for use on PVC (polyvinyl chloride) or vinyl materials. While WD-40 can be used to lubricate and protect some types of metal surfaces, it may not have the same beneficial effects on PVC or vinyl. In fact, using WD-40 on PVC or vinyl can potentially cause damage or staining. WD-40 is an oil-based lubricant, and applying it to PVC or vinyl may cause the material to become discolored, greasy, or deteriorate over time. If you need to clean or maintain PVC or vinyl surfaces, it's best to use products that are specifically designed for these materials. There are numerous cleaners, conditioners, and protectants available that are safe and effective for use on PVC and vinyl surfaces without causing damage. Always follow the manufacturer's recommendations for cleaning and maintaining PVC and vinyl to ensure the longevity and appearance of the material.
@MrEightiesvintage Жыл бұрын
Yes it's working
@simonheywood12862 жыл бұрын
Your the man 4sure. Thanks 4 sharing Brotha.
@xharapanrecordsx3 жыл бұрын
Thank you mister james tang....
@jamestang17023 жыл бұрын
You are welcome! Thank you for watching.
@Zeppstermeister10 ай бұрын
WARNING!!!!! NEVER DO THIS, IF YOU LOVE YOUR RECORDS!!!!! WD-40 is a popular multi-purpose lubricant and penetrating oil used for various applications. However, it's important to note that WD-40 is not specifically designed for use on PVC (polyvinyl chloride) or vinyl materials. While WD-40 can be used to lubricate and protect some types of metal surfaces, it may not have the same beneficial effects on PVC or vinyl. In fact, using WD-40 on PVC or vinyl can potentially cause damage or staining. WD-40 is an oil-based lubricant, and applying it to PVC or vinyl may cause the material to become discolored, greasy, or deteriorate over time. If you need to clean or maintain PVC or vinyl surfaces, it's best to use products that are specifically designed for these materials. There are numerous cleaners, conditioners, and protectants available that are safe and effective for use on PVC and vinyl surfaces without causing damage. Always follow the manufacturer's recommendations for cleaning and maintaining PVC and vinyl to ensure the longevity and appearance of the material.
@FleagleSangria3 жыл бұрын
Pretty much sounds just as noisey as it did before. The door hinge sounds better though ;)
@jamestang17023 жыл бұрын
Buy a better big headphones .
@djjoeykmusic Жыл бұрын
Wow
@michelleloup46002 жыл бұрын
Hi James, thanks for sharing your knowledge ! Do you think I could fix paint splatters on vinyl with WD40 ?
WARNING!!!!! NEVER DO THIS, IF YOU LOVE YOUR RECORDS!!!!! WD-40 is a popular multi-purpose lubricant and penetrating oil used for various applications. However, it's important to note that WD-40 is not specifically designed for use on PVC (polyvinyl chloride) or vinyl materials. While WD-40 can be used to lubricate and protect some types of metal surfaces, it may not have the same beneficial effects on PVC or vinyl. In fact, using WD-40 on PVC or vinyl can potentially cause damage or staining. WD-40 is an oil-based lubricant, and applying it to PVC or vinyl may cause the material to become discolored, greasy, or deteriorate over time. If you need to clean or maintain PVC or vinyl surfaces, it's best to use products that are specifically designed for these materials. There are numerous cleaners, conditioners, and protectants available that are safe and effective for use on PVC and vinyl surfaces without causing damage. Always follow the manufacturer's recommendations for cleaning and maintaining PVC and vinyl to ensure the longevity and appearance of the material.
@patrickmalbos70104 жыл бұрын
It is the friction of the cloth and the complete drying with the cloth that makes the disc crack. Your process is not good, you draw traces of cleaning that do not see, but that will agree to listen. That's the whole difficulty of cleaning. The manufacturers have understood this and it is for this reason that they have marketed washing machines that suck up the product. Failing that, the disc should be allowed to dry on a support without touching it. WD40 is a chemical detergent product mixed with oil. Its composition is not intended to do what you do, moreover, it smells very bad.
@nataliebarnwell75833 жыл бұрын
So where can you purchase those cleaning cloths? Hi from NYC.
@jamestang17023 жыл бұрын
We ship worldwide ,it's from Japan.
@hidayatullohdayat7898 Жыл бұрын
Kalau untuk jack akai mono stereo mic bisa bang pakai WD
@Zeppstermeister10 ай бұрын
WARNING!!!!! NEVER DO THIS, IF YOU LOVE YOUR RECORDS!!!!! WD-40 is a popular multi-purpose lubricant and penetrating oil used for various applications. However, it's important to note that WD-40 is not specifically designed for use on PVC (polyvinyl chloride) or vinyl materials. While WD-40 can be used to lubricate and protect some types of metal surfaces, it may not have the same beneficial effects on PVC or vinyl. In fact, using WD-40 on PVC or vinyl can potentially cause damage or staining. WD-40 is an oil-based lubricant, and applying it to PVC or vinyl may cause the material to become discolored, greasy, or deteriorate over time. If you need to clean or maintain PVC or vinyl surfaces, it's best to use products that are specifically designed for these materials. There are numerous cleaners, conditioners, and protectants available that are safe and effective for use on PVC and vinyl surfaces without causing damage. Always follow the manufacturer's recommendations for cleaning and maintaining PVC and vinyl to ensure the longevity and appearance of the material.
@josephsaroce4991 Жыл бұрын
Nope...it might work on SOME records, but no success here...
@tripstravel92243 жыл бұрын
James what chemical you use after distil water ,please advice
@jamestang17023 жыл бұрын
Normally if the vinyl is not too bad condition,just wash with distilled water will remove the static noise ,if it doesn't then use wd 40 !
@Zeppstermeister10 ай бұрын
WARNING!!!!! NEVER DO THIS, IF YOU LOVE YOUR RECORDS!!!!! WD-40 is a popular multi-purpose lubricant and penetrating oil used for various applications. However, it's important to note that WD-40 is not specifically designed for use on PVC (polyvinyl chloride) or vinyl materials. While WD-40 can be used to lubricate and protect some types of metal surfaces, it may not have the same beneficial effects on PVC or vinyl. In fact, using WD-40 on PVC or vinyl can potentially cause damage or staining. WD-40 is an oil-based lubricant, and applying it to PVC or vinyl may cause the material to become discolored, greasy, or deteriorate over time. If you need to clean or maintain PVC or vinyl surfaces, it's best to use products that are specifically designed for these materials. There are numerous cleaners, conditioners, and protectants available that are safe and effective for use on PVC and vinyl surfaces without causing damage. Always follow the manufacturer's recommendations for cleaning and maintaining PVC and vinyl to ensure the longevity and appearance of the material.
@orca71343 ай бұрын
@@Zeppstermeister Stop using ChatGPT, not good for you
@DG-uw6wx3 жыл бұрын
I use the American one.
@emwenterprises66692 жыл бұрын
i bought a vevor...had a rare monk record and a rare punk record both sounded that bad including skips...but not anymore
@elwispessell7 ай бұрын
👍🤝🫱❤️
@johnspringer94223 жыл бұрын
What are the long term effects of WD-40 on vinyl??/
@jamestang17023 жыл бұрын
Well preserved without mole caused by humidity.
@haselu20022 жыл бұрын
@@jamestang1702 請問 日久之後 唱片塑膠套會不會沾黏在唱片上?
@jmiester253 жыл бұрын
So where can I buy these “high density cloths”?
@jamestang17023 жыл бұрын
We have global shipping ,hkd 380 for 50 pcs box !carousell.com/p/1022092396
@ianaintsaying16254 жыл бұрын
Much better?!?! Not to these ears it isn't.
@courtneylovesmaccompact90474 жыл бұрын
He said the more you play it the better it gets
@Smokeless11673 жыл бұрын
@@courtneylovesmaccompact9047 LMAO. Kind of like the more you wear a shirt that is too small the better it fits.
@MrPompanoman3 жыл бұрын
Lol,roflmfao hilarious more bad advice do not do this ever
@wingsofrelipton92452 жыл бұрын
How fix warped records
@jamestang17022 жыл бұрын
I send it to a Japanese friend who has a machine to fix it .
@jamestomlin47052 жыл бұрын
I use Pledge to clean records.
@jamestang17022 жыл бұрын
upload video to prove it😎
@Zeppstermeister10 ай бұрын
I stick to sulfuric acid
@JamesDavidWalley3 жыл бұрын
This is the best advertisement I've ever seen…for CDs.
@Smokeless11673 жыл бұрын
Look at that scratch on the lower end of that LP at 01:56. No point in cleaning that thing.
@eduardoarteaga68383 жыл бұрын
Wich lenguage he speaks? Hindu, Japanese, Hebrew, Arabic, Italian ?
@Zeppstermeister10 ай бұрын
Hard to tell! He speaks out of his.... well that hole he's sitting on!!