The quest for a VFM wet record cleaning brush

[CageyH]

Having read the thread where an AoS user uses a nail brush sold as a record cleaning brush (this one I believe http://www.hillbrush.com/Products/NA8.aspx?currency=EUR), it got me thinking of what brushes sold in normal shops, at non HiFi prices would be suitable.

I have recently picked up a 70mm natural bristle paint brush, which seems to do a fantastic job from the few times I have used it. On the second hand records I have used it on, it seems much quieter than before using a "HiFi" record cleaning brush.
I have also ordered a goats hair brush (used for horses faces AFAIK) for less than €10 delivered, so I wait to see what that does. I would have bought one of the above, but minimum order quantity is 12, so a bit excessive for my needs.

If the paint brush comes out on top, than I may treat myself to a 3" Purdy brush.

Does anybody have any suggestions of a brush that will do a good job, but won't damage the vinyl? Draft excluder strip on a block of wood seems like an interesting option, if I can find the right strips.

[struth]

I use a goat one now myself. Goat gets a bit pissed about it but whatyagonnado

[Audio Al]

I tried using a nail brush but the cleaning fluid affected the bristles, They went all stiff

[CageyH]

The brush I bought is goats hair.
It should be fine.

[PaulStewart]

Guys Goats hair is great for dry wiping but does not do wet cleaning well, There is a reason that VPI, Loricraft, Moth, Keith Monks et al use nylon, it works the best. I'm still using a nylon one that is 12 years old and shows no sign of wearing out. Check out my eBay store for the cheapest genuine one on the web. stores.ebay.co.uk/The-Right-One-HiFi.

[struth]

Ive had excellent results with mine

[Marco]

Guys Goats hair is great for dry wiping but does not do wet cleaning well, There is a reason that VPI, Loricraft, Moth, Keith Monks et al use nylon, it works the best. I'm still using a nylon one that is 12 years old and shows no sign of wearing out. Check out my eBay store for the cheapest genuine one on the web. stores.ebay.co.uk/The-Right-One-HiFi.

Yesh, but mine [the other one you mentioned] must've been sent via carrier pigeon to deepest, darkest North Wales.....!

Marco.

[PaulStewart]

Yesh, but mine [the other one you mentioned] must've been sent via carrier pigeon to deepest, darkest North Wales.....!

Marco.

As I said on the 'phone, it will be with you ASAP, just waiting for the new product I mentioned to be finalised and I'll post the lot.


Cheers