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Topic: Sticker Removal

23rd Feb 2021, 11:55 AM
	carryonsidney a happy disposition is an omnious sign.... Member since Feb 2010 1707 Points Moderator	Friend of mine reminded me the other day not to use solvents on Styrene records, as solvent buggers those up as well. Although I suppose this wouldnt be very likely with 78's. Regarding labels, before cleaning take a minute to feel your label, a glossy smooth surface is the most likely to not absorb water or get a colour run. If you have whats called a MATT or rough paper label, this is guaranteed to soak up water and solvent. Especially bad will be labels that have a lot of RED for some reason, e.g., the 60's Atlantic label will practically dissolve if it gets too wet. The best way of protecting labels is covering them completely with something like the centre clamp you get in the Knosti LP-Cleaning Set - although this is expensive to buy new it is basically a cheapo plastic ronco type bit of kit (long overdue for an upgrade!) So if you can find one on ebay cheap, its worthwhile for the centre boss. Regarding stickers, lighter fuel or water but I find saliva & fingernail works best although not to everybody's taste, I expect! Edited by moderator on 14th Mar 2021, 3:25 AM

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