Filling In A Chipped Record

[Denbo]

I have this 45 that looks pretty bad but plays great BUT it has a small 5mm long by 3mm deep chip out of the outside edge of the record and I am looking for the best way to fill in this gap with something that can be applied whilst still pliable but then sets hard after a short while.

The chip does not quite reach the start of the groove but I am afraid in time it might develop a crack that will spread inwards. Hence the need for this fill in.

Has anybody on here had experience of what I'm attempting to do and can they offer some advice.

All suggestions will be warmly received. Constructive suggestions only please. :o)

Thanks.

[Guest carl_p]

i've had good luck using black nail color before but don't go past the chip it will ruin the vinyl. it shrinks so it takes several applications and then shave off the excess with a razor before it gets too hard. i've also re-cut the intro groove afterwards with a razor.

[Guest]

I have this 45 that looks pretty bad but plays great BUT it has a small 5mm long by 3mm deep chip out of the outside edge of the record and I am looking for the best way to fill in this gap with something that can be applied whilst still pliable but then sets hard after a short while.

The chip does not quite reach the start of the groove but I am afraid in time it might develop a crack that will spread inwards. Hence the need for this fill in.

Has anybody on here had experience of what I'm attempting to do and can they offer some advice.

All suggestions will be warmly received. Constructive suggestions only please. :o)

Thanks.

I have not tried this myself but have been thinking that Leakfix would make a good repair on records.

Its a two part epoxy resin that sets in 10 minutes. Its black in colour. Its a bit like car body filler.

Can be bought at places like B&Q.

I keep meaning to try it on an knackered record.

Edited July 25, 2009 by Guest

[Mace]

I've used Aradite Rapid before.

Mix the two parts together and add a tiny amount of black ink from a biro (remove the plastic ink tube and cut it below ink level and squeeze a tiny amount out.)

The ink seems to slow the setting time down (hence using Araldite rapid instead of normal set)

Too much ink may prevent it setting altogether.

Best experiment on an old 45 to gauge how much ink and how long it takes to set.

Apply in tiny amounts...it spreads and fills out more than you would think.

It sets with a glossy appearence of vinyl, though not necessary perfectly flat.

Be careful as it may run slightly as it sets, so try to position record in a suitable position whilst it semi-sets.

Leave for at least a day to ensure no tackiness...you don't wanna be putting it in a sleeve if it ain't set properly

Tomorrow I will be giving a lecture on how to make a flight box out of an old rabbit hutch...hope you can join us

Edited July 25, 2009 by Mace

[Pete S]

Candle wax