how to get scratches off vinyl record?

Question

i have scrached a vinyl 12 inch record how can i clean them off

Answer 1

a scratch is a gouge in the plastic vinyl. that doesn't rub out. however, i would imagine that if you have a top quality needle and stylus you could minimize the effects of the scratch since it would hopefully ride in between the damaged area of the groove. if you don't have a high quality one, try placing a dime on the stylus head as it plays over the scratched area. keep doing that in the area until the pop gets softer. if that doesn't work, try a penny. if after ten spins it doesn't get better then i would say it's time to get a new record.

Answer 2

Scratched Vinyl

Answer 3

If you're familiar with vinyl, then you'll know you can't "get scratches off"

If a place like Radio Shack don't carry a cleaning kit for vinyl records

try using a CLEAN microfiber cloth with a non-sudsy cleaner like a lens cleaner liquid for cameras and such. Use plenty of fluid to clean it so you're not scraping it clean but letting the cleaning fluid clean it. Take your time and be gentle wiping in the direction of the grooves
If it's real dirty, soak it in cool lightly soapy water first, then rinse, then clean it

Answer 4

if its a deep scratch,record is gone,,,,,,if theres a skip or two,use a sharp toothpick and a bit of alcohol to clean the groove,(a magnifying glass would help to do this) sometimes a scratched record is restorable to some extent by applying discwasher solution (hard to find) the brush thet goes along with it and a tone arm & turntable thats able to track more precisely..
if record is badly scratched,it will damage the needle,,,,,a not badly scratched record might be playable,thrift shops have tons of vinyl records for fifty cents or a buck each,,,,takes time ta rummage through all they have,but you can find lotta mint condition lps

Answer 5

Slipmats are used when queuing the record you are about to mix in, they mean you can hold the record still whilst the platter underneath can continue to spin, you can then release the record at the correct point to allow you to mix it in. They are also used for scratching, as they allow the record to move freely. Generally when scratching you use a record with samples on it not full tunes, although you can also use records with full songs and just scratch specific parts.

Answer 6

I used to use cold water and washing-up liquid to get the dust off, and run the record under the tap, then dry-off ALMOST, put record on turntable, and record to tape or mini-disc direct. The small amount of moisture seemed to lubricate the grooves, and cut down on the hiss. Now record buffs would use a special computer software programme.

Answer 7

get some bicarbonate of soda and some old gum, dip the gum in the bicarb and dab onto the scratches, then put the vinyl under something heavy, like a pile of books, for 3 hours 42 minutes 29 seconds 5 milliseconds then remove then get a teabag and dab
it onto the scratches and tada! the scratches disappear. it really works.

Answer 8

try using a lead pencil.scrape the lead over the scratch then gently wipe over the scratch.the lead will fill the groove and hopefully your record will be fine.i used to always do it to my records and it worked for me.good luck!

Answer 9

my mom had a huge collection of "long playings" and whenever they got scratched she used to clean them with a little bit of baby oil, then wipe them with a flannel rag really good. it seemed to work.

Answer 10

I don't think you will be very successful. It's not like a CD that has a protective coating you can smooth off.