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Thank you for your comment and opinion. I have been cleaning my VCRs for over 20 years now doing this method and have never had an issue.

​@@TheMediaNerdMTYou're lucky. There's a good reason people recommend not doing it.

@xargos to each there own

​@@xargosand what do you recommend computer paper? Don't say head cleaner because not all vcr can use them, mine gives an error when you put on in it

@joshkelly4682 chamois swabs are good to use. Check out my latest video I posted today.

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching.

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Just did it 👍🏼

I loved Scooby Doo as a child. Not so fond of Scrappy. I am happy you were able to watch it again!

Thank you! Happy new year!

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I love my JVC. Thanks for watching!

You can find them on Etsy.com. That is where I have purchasing mine.

That's a great tip Fred! Thank you for sharing. I am going to look into that. I am almost out of my cleaning fluid and it is not being offered on Amazon any longer. Please help support the channel by subscribing. I would greatly appreciate it!

Eduardo. I never heard of using paper to clean the heads so I can't give you an honest answer if that is a good or bad thing to use. I don't think that it would necessarily scratch the heads but the paper could tear and leave particles behind which would not be a good thing. I would definitely use the microfiber cloth over the paper. I never used the microfiber but I think that would work perfectly. I use a Q-tip and a pec pad which works great. Some people say that the Q-tip or a cotton ball snags in the little wholes on the main play head. I never had an issue with that myself. I find that I can gently press the Q-tip into the areas on the main drum and give a little wiggle back and forth to get the dirt out. Thanks for watching and finding the video useful. Please subscribe if you have not already. I am gearing up to make a lot more videos in the next few weeks!

Yes, I have had a couple of comments about using QTips. In the 20+ years of cleaning my VCRs, I have never damaged even one by using a QTip. I don't know what other people are doing that will cause damage. Doctors say that you should not jam the QTip in, just lightly on the surface! 😊 Thanks for watching and your comment.

I think chamois stick might be those flat polyester material swabs. Those would be perfect. I'll just use the low lint micro fiber cloth I already have.

Crazy

gracious!

I am sorry for the late response. The best thing I can tell you is to check on Amazon and purchase a VCR from a reputable seller. I really like Sony and Panasonic models.

You can always try increasing the audio in post production.

@@TheMediaNerdMT I wouldn't recommend that as that will amplify the amount of audio static.

Yeah, it will increase everything but you can apply a filter for static. If applying filters, it does effect the rest of the audio so the amount of filter needs to be tested to see what is best if any at all. Remember, this is to save old memories so something is always better than nothing.

It could be grease. Did you touch it to see what it feels like? If it is powdery, it could be mildew. Thanks for watching and please hit that subscribe button to help support the channel. I would greatly appreciate it.

It wouldn’t hurt trying!

Did you try another tape? If you have and still getting the same problem, the heads could be shot. There is a company on Amazon called Track Town Treasure which has a lot of refurbished VCRs at a reasonable price.

The last time I checked on amazon, the product is no longer being carried. However, just do a search on amazon for video head cleaners and a ton show up. Thanks for watching and please make sure to subscribe!

@@TheMediaNerdMT done!

Did you cleaned all the parts really well? If so, the audio is shot. I don’t have suggestions for that.

Awesome!!!

That cleaner is now hard to come by. You can get yourself some 100% rubbing alcohol to clean the heads. You can find it on amazon

If you are referring to the cleaners that look like a VHS tape, I don't think that they do as good as a job as cleaning it yourself by taking the top off. The one that I have, has a single brush that just goes over the main head and none of the other parts. The pinch roller is the rubber wheel that gets a lot of dirt on it which is one of the main culprits for the tape to get jammed and needs to be cleaned. The VHS cleaner does not touch that pinch roller as far as I can tell. This would make for a great video! Thanks for your comment!

audio 456 has a etsy shop, i just got some cleaners for my tape deck off there a few days ago.

Thanks for the tip!

Unfortunately, thrift shops don't test VCRs for proper play. The VCR is most likely in need of cleaning. Did you clean the VCR before putting your tape in? I don't know what to say about the buttons besides that they are shot. I would return the VCR if you can and go to Amazon to purchase one. Make sure that you look at the reviews of the seller before purchasing. I use a company through Amazon called Tracktown Treasures. They are great. Remember, you get what you pay for. Most all VCRs are going to be refurbished and typically are not cheap.

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The audio heads could be shot. Cleaning can't fix everything. I am sorry.

Audio 456 THC-2 and PRC-2. Do a google search. Sometimes they show up for sale. They used to be on Amazon and then Etsy but I have not had to look for them in a while.

I am not sure that giving it a simple cleaning will fix it. If I were you, I’d scrap that VCR and try to find yourself a nice refurbished one on Amazon or hire a company like mine to transfer your videos. If you would like my help, you can contact me to discuss. Please help support my channel by subscribing. I’d greatly appreciate it.

@@TheMediaNerdMT already subscribed. I'll at least try cleaning it first. I'm not exactly comfortable financially with paying a couple hundred dollars, which is how much an Amazon one would cost. I'm also not interested in transferring the videos, because I like watching certain films on vhs over other methods. Thank you!

Cool. Give it a good cleaning then try a tape that doesn’t matter to you. You can find cheap ones at a thrift store that may work fine.

You can find a cheap vcr at a thrift store. Just may need cleaned

@@TheMediaNerdMT I wish I could find one at a thrift store near me, lol. I've been looking for replacement vcrs for a year now in thrift stores and haven't come across a single one to even test, let alone one that works, let alone one that's viable. Thank you for all of the advice though. I'll let you know when/if I end up getting it all figured out.

Sorry. You may need to take it to a repair shop.

I don't know but it sure does sound like him and I love the movie "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure"! Please subscribe if you have not already!

I use the 70% Isopropyl alcohol found at the grocery store. I try not to use it to often so I don't dry out the plastic mechanisms or the rubber pinch rollers. Please make sure to subscribe to help support my channel. I’d greatly appreciate it.

Not that I know of

@@TheMediaNerdMT do you know how to clean moldy tapes

@@speakeasyarchives8764 did you watch the melted tape repair videos that I did? Watch them. You will have to open the cases and pull out the tape. You will need to hand turn slowly the tape to break the mold off the top. The mold should not be really on the surface of the tape but the edge. Don’t use a drill like I did, only use your hands. You may want to blow away with a can of air to remove particles during this slow and tedious process

@TheMediaNerdMT if possible send link to the video you suggested. Thanks.

@speakeasyarchives8764 they are the last three most current videos on my channel. Can’t send the link at the moment because I’m driving.

Did you try a different tape to see if you get the same issue?

@@TheMediaNerdMT yea it’s not the player

So you mean that you tried another tape which worked. so the vcr is fine.@@SRQSPORTSARCHIVES

@@TheMediaNerdMT correct. I think it’s mold. I’m looking at a tapechek 460:)

Everyone has there own way. Thanks for your comments.

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Seriously?

@@TheMediaNerdMT yes i'm totally serious

I would have to say a big "NO" do to all of the oils in the fuel that would mess everything up. The fuel would most likely melt the rubber and plastic components as well. All of the oils would gunk up everything. The smell would be terrible. Once you turn the unit back on it would most likely explode into flames (I gotta try that for a video). People bust on me for using rubbing alcohol that is 98% because of the little bit of oil that may leave a residue. Anyway, the short answer is "No, absolutely not!!!" (I just sounded like my mother).

@@TheMediaNerdMT ok thanks

What's a VCR?

Ok

Great

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