Julf
Facts are our friends
But that argument doesn't apply to other tweaks?
WD-40 as a record 'crackle' eliminator??
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But that argument doesn't apply to other tweaks?
Music freak
pfm Member
What really riles me is 'false news 'expertise opinion & conjecture ' information from johnny -come-latelys'
First, w had the 'glue fillers' going to solve vinyl's problems....now they want to spray 'general 'give it a try anyway .....handy -man hardware guck' on them.
It is the avenue along which we see long lines of Hi fi 's OCD hypochondriacs travelling.
Question: Do they ever find the physical time to stop cleaning...and actually sit down , relax and listen to a record???!!!
WD-40 ....IS NOT something like say ,the tested trusted -proven formula of the U.S made LAST stylus preservative. . After exhaustive - truly immediate -repeated test playing's of copies of new identical vinyl discs being used in A/B mode - till very noticeable frequency destruction points were clearly evident - on at least one of the comparable A/B test copies of same material ....with / and without LAST vinyl lubricant . Leading to final sonic read-out frequency testings & graphs being , for consideration and comparison.
Point A: Stylii have been said to be known to reach up to a flash point of 600F. whilst operating.
Point B: Whilst operating -iit was once determined that a stylus to accurately transverse every known weaving configuration possible of a record groove , it has to be able to move (within its miniscule dimensions) at velocity forces even greater ( if mathematically -sized upwards, to that of a space rocket : what that large object needs to do..... to break from earth's gravity.
Pretty amazing , really. And yet vinyl still can perform its task.
windhoek
The Phoolosopher
I'll still give it a try for not only do I have a spare, crackly record at hand, I've got a spare turntable with a basic cartridge and if the whole lot ends up in a skip, then so be it. I'm prepared to take one for the team as it were. I'll use my RCM before and after treatment to minimise the risk, but I'll give it a try nonetheless.
Like cables...
drummerman
pfm Member
awkwardbydesign
Officially Awesome
WD40 is supposed to be good for arthritic joints too! AFAIR, the manufacturers were bemused, but said it wouldn't harm.
And it isn't much good as a long term lubricant, as it evaporates too quickly. Duck Oil would be better. Or lard.
And it isn't much good as a long term lubricant, as it evaporates too quickly. Duck Oil would be better. Or lard.
misterdog
Not the canine kind
TPA
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I imagine that it may provide a temporary improvement but once it dries out it will leave a residue, partly from itself but may bind dirt and other matter in to the groove.
Jonathan
pfm Member
lighter fluid ought to be fine. I'm an art dealer and have never had a problem using the stuff to clean plexiglas (perspex) and other acrylics. I use WD40 for all manner of mechanical things too - but I wouldn't assume automatically that it wouldn't work. I think it's probably not wise if i were forced to a decision though. I strongly suspect that the effect that the guy is demonstrating in the youtube clip has to do with residual water (and oil) in the grooves - abating the noise somewhat.
For those who do not know or have not looked it up, WD-40 is basically a mix of two mineral oils. One is a heavy oil that does not evaporate - I have never boiled WD-40 so can't say precisely how thick, but let's say motor engine oil. the other is a very light, volatile oil that the heavier one mixes with.
The way it works is that the very light mixture is sprayed on, being light/thin it penetrates well, the light oil then evaporates and leaves a very thin film of heavy oil everywhere that it has penetrated.
As it has dewatering properties, the heavy oil is probably modified, in a similar way to lithium grease - in the case of lithium grease, the lithium (a metal) bonds well to other metals, and so "holds" the grease in place, on the other metal, as at least a thin film.
Whatever - wonderful stuff for making some really great kack when you add a bit of general dust.
The way it works is that the very light mixture is sprayed on, being light/thin it penetrates well, the light oil then evaporates and leaves a very thin film of heavy oil everywhere that it has penetrated.
As it has dewatering properties, the heavy oil is probably modified, in a similar way to lithium grease - in the case of lithium grease, the lithium (a metal) bonds well to other metals, and so "holds" the grease in place, on the other metal, as at least a thin film.
Whatever - wonderful stuff for making some really great kack when you add a bit of general dust.
windhoek
The Phoolosopher
foxwelljsly
Me too, I ate one sour too.
WD40 is the ONLY thing that will remove all traces of marijuana residue from your hands after harvesting your bud.
Mike Reed
pfm Member
Well, stone me ! Bet it makes a hash of things, though. I nearly weed myself, reading that !
