Moth RCM

[prestonchipfryer]

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Recently I purchased a Moth RCM from MCRU. Gotta say it is excellent at cleaning some of the vinyl I have bought from boot sales and charity shops. On vinyl that I've had for many, many years that's been through the RCM, there is a definite increase of fine detail on some records. Very pleasing.

Now there was some cleaning liquid supplied, based on isopropyl alcohol (it says so on the label). I have now bought some IPA and was wondering what would be the best proportion of IPA to de-ionised water, and if a wetting agent is needed (would 'fairy' liquid be ok/).

[snapper]

I have now bought some IPA and was wondering what would be the best proportion of IPA to de-ionised water, and if a wetting agent is needed (would 'fairy' liquid be ok/).

Congratulations, best upgrade ever for a vinyl junkie.

I use about 25% IPA with a dash of Ilfotol. Alternatively, use a couple of drops of cheap washing up liquid, tends to have less crap in it compared to fairy.

[prestonchipfryer]

Just looked in the cupboard and all we have is Fairy. :lol: Cheers.

[snapper]

Fairy has sodium chloride in it, which is commonly known as salt. Not something you really want to put on your vinyl.

[AlfaGTV]

And to me a 25% mixture tends to be a little strong. I prefer around half of that, some Aqua Purificata, purified water, from your friendly drugstore.
Add a few drops of dish washing fluid and then your'e off! :)
Oh, and i use this as a pre-washing solution. After that treatment and vacuum, the records are washed again with L'Art du Son, absolutely bleeding brilliant!

Try it! It's kinda expensive but lasts, like forever!:)