Posted March 23, 200520 yr I've got an acetate that I'm going to list next time I put some stuff on eBay - a 70's pop one, not rare soul so no need to get excited Thing is it looks like it's 'gone off' - it's covered in white stuff that looks like mould. Doesn't affect the play surface but it sure looks ugly! I'm aware that ispropyl is to be avoided but wondered if anyone has any tips on cleaning acetates safely. Thanks in advance Godz
March 23, 200520 yr I've got an acetate that I'm going to list next time I put some stuff on eBay - a 70's pop one, not rare soul so no need to get excited Thing is it looks like it's 'gone off' - it's covered in white stuff that looks like mould. Doesn't affect the play surface but it sure looks ugly! I'm aware that ispropyl is to be avoided but wondered if anyone has any tips on cleaning acetates safely. Thanks in advance Godz link I'd only risk washing up liquid and luke warm water, definatley nothing spirit based like isopropyl, meths etc.
March 23, 200520 yr Author I'd only risk washing up liquid and luke warm water, definatley nothing spirit based like isopropyl, meths etc. link Cheers Hippo, I actually have a bowl of warm water at the ready but was waiting in case anyone said "For God's sake no washing up liquid" If no more suggestions in next 10 mins I'll give it a bash Godz
March 23, 200520 yr I'd only risk washing up liquid and luke warm water, definatley nothing spirit based like isopropyl, meths etc. link I thought acetate was hydroscopic and would be ruined by water but look at this website and see paragraph 2 under the Cleaning section: https://www.loc.gov/preserv/care/record.html Lot of hassle for one acetate though, even if you can find all the ingredients. I have tried to get hold of the chemicals recommended but gave up and have gone back to proprietary mixes.
March 23, 200520 yr Author I thought acetate was hydroscopic and would be ruined by water but look at this website and see paragraph 2 under the Cleaning section: https://www.loc.gov/preserv/care/record.html Lot of hassle for one acetate though, even if you can find all the ingredients. I have tried to get hold of the chemicals recommended but gave up and have gone back to proprietary mixes. link Flippin 'eck!!! Not sure if Anita Harris is worth the trouble Cheers for the info though - never get bored of stuff like that. Getting close to soap and water deadline I reckon... Godz Edited March 23, 200520 yr by Godzilla
March 23, 200520 yr Flippin 'eck!!! Not sure if Anita Harris is worth the trouble Cheers for the info though - never get bored of stuff like that. Getting close to soap and water deadline I reckon... Godz link Rub a soapy cloth around the very edge /rim and see if anything nasty happens, I'm sure it won't!
March 23, 200520 yr Author Rub a soapy cloth around the very edge /rim and see if anything nasty happens, I'm sure it won't! link Mrs G is NEVER gonna believe this is a discusion about records Just tried it though and it seems to have nicely spread the white stuff around more of the edge...
March 23, 200520 yr Flippin 'eck!!! Not sure if Anita Harris is worth the trouble Cheers for the info though - never get bored of stuff like that. Getting close to soap and water deadline I reckon... Godz link Anita Harris? Stick it in the dishwasher! You may want to check for the correct settings with Pete Smith.
March 23, 200520 yr Author Anita Harris? Stick it in the dishwasher! You may want to check for the correct settings with Pete Smith. link Godz
March 23, 200520 yr         Godz link It looks like your acetate has lost it's surface laquer and what's left is almost the same as a wax crayon which will smear with a white residule when wiped with a wet cloth. Essetially, it's knackered so leave it as is!
March 23, 200520 yr Author It looks like your acetate has lost it's surface laquer and what's left is almost the same as a wax crayon which will smear with a white residule when wiped with a wet cloth. Essetially, it's knackered so leave it as is! link Yes, that's exactly what just happened - the first bit that is, not the "leave it as is' bit. Well, that was fun. Now, where have I put those Bell Sound jobbies Godz
March 23, 200520 yr Anita Harris? Stick it in the dishwasher! You may want to check for the correct settings with Pete Smith. link You heartless bastard
March 23, 200520 yr Has anyone forwarded this thread to Inga?? She was asking for suggestions on how to clean Johnny T's arseytate.
March 23, 200520 yr Is everybody on here familiar with the Anita Harris "summer season" urban legend?
March 23, 200520 yr Did you hear the one about the rather prominent scene DJ who used the wrong cleaning fluid and wiped an acetate then phoned up the dealer he bought it from to complain there was nothing on it? Or did I dream it.... sure someone told me this. It was fecking funny ! Hammy
March 23, 200520 yr Is everybody on here familiar with the Anita Harris "summer season" urban legend? link No, please tell all. Does it involve topless wrestling in Tate & Lyle golden syrup with Una Stubbs? I'd pay extra for that video. Edited March 23, 200520 yr by Stuart T
March 23, 200520 yr I've got an acetate that I'm going to list next time I put some stuff on eBay - a 70's pop one, not rare soul so no need to get excited Thing is it looks like it's 'gone off' - it's covered in white stuff that looks like mould. Doesn't affect the play surface but it sure looks ugly! I'm aware that ispropyl is to be avoided but wondered if anyone has any tips on cleaning acetates safely. Thanks in advance Godz link As you're such a nice man, try this tip. White spirit applied with brillo pads and dried off with a quick 30 second blast in the microwave.
March 23, 200520 yr it's covered in white stuff link Bet there's been a few lads on here been tempted to do that when they've landed one of their all time wants!!
March 23, 200520 yr Author As you're such a nice man, try this tip. White spirit applied with brillo pads and dried off with a quick 30 second blast in the microwave. link Cheers JT. Just gave that a go but it's still the same. The feller who's mending the roof reckons we need a go with his blow torch. I'll let you know... Godz
I've got an acetate that I'm going to list next time I put some stuff on eBay - a 70's pop one, not rare soul so no need to get excited
Thing is it looks like it's 'gone off' - it's covered in white stuff that looks like mould. Doesn't affect the play surface but it sure looks ugly!
I'm aware that ispropyl is to be avoided but wondered if anyone has any tips on cleaning acetates safely.
Thanks in advance
Godz