Godzilla Posted March 23, 2005 Posted March 23, 2005 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
Simon T Posted March 23, 2005 Posted March 23, 2005 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.
Godzilla Posted March 23, 2005 Author Posted March 23, 2005 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
Guest Stuart T Posted March 23, 2005 Posted March 23, 2005 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.
Godzilla Posted March 23, 2005 Author Posted March 23, 2005 (edited) 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, 2005 by Godzilla
Simon T Posted March 23, 2005 Posted March 23, 2005 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!
Godzilla Posted March 23, 2005 Author Posted March 23, 2005 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...
Guest Stuart T Posted March 23, 2005 Posted March 23, 2005 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.
Godzilla Posted March 23, 2005 Author Posted March 23, 2005 Anita Harris? Stick it in the dishwasher! You may want to check for the correct settings with Pete Smith. link Godz
Simon T Posted March 23, 2005 Posted March 23, 2005 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!
Godzilla Posted March 23, 2005 Author Posted March 23, 2005 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
Pete S Posted March 23, 2005 Posted March 23, 2005 Anita Harris? Stick it in the dishwasher! You may want to check for the correct settings with Pete Smith. link You heartless bastard
Guest in town Mikey Posted March 23, 2005 Posted March 23, 2005 Has anyone forwarded this thread to Inga?? She was asking for suggestions on how to clean Johnny T's arseytate.
Garethx Posted March 23, 2005 Posted March 23, 2005 Is everybody on here familiar with the Anita Harris "summer season" urban legend?
Guest hammy Posted March 23, 2005 Posted March 23, 2005 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
Guest Stuart T Posted March 23, 2005 Posted March 23, 2005 (edited) 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, 2005 by Stuart T
Guest James Trouble Posted March 23, 2005 Posted March 23, 2005 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.
Guest dodger Posted March 23, 2005 Posted March 23, 2005 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!!
Guest Johnny One Trout Posted March 23, 2005 Posted March 23, 2005 Seem to remember an unrepeatable story that was along those lines
Godzilla Posted March 23, 2005 Author Posted March 23, 2005 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
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