[78-L] Cleaning lacquers was Re: Transcription info sought

[Doug Pomeroy]

Yes, the active ingredient in Windex is ammonia.
You should be able to get clear ammonia in any 
supermarket, for a lot less than the cost of Windex!
You may want to dilute it with water 50/50 to start with.

For very severe cases, paint thinner is the most effective solution
(but I wear a vapor mask when using it), as it will dissolve the
fatty acid deposits in a matter of seconds.

The Disc Doctor's Miracle Cleaner is good (expensive) but not as
effective as ammonia or paint thinner, in my experience.

I apply the cleaning fluid with a paint edger, which allows application
without touching the labels.

The fatty acids are the result of the oxidization of the castor oil 
(used as a plasticizer in the lacquer), which leeches out of it
over a period of years.

Doug Pomeroy
Audio Restoration and Mastering Services
193 Baltic St   
Brooklyn, NY  11201-6173
(718) 855-2650
audiofixer at verizon.net

> Message: 9
> Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2014 10:59:43 -0500
> From: "Ron L'Herault" <lherault at verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: [78-L] Transcription info sought
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> It's a blue colored (coloured!) glass cleaner that contains ammonia,
> probably the ingredient that gets rid of the palmitic acid film.
> 
> Ron L
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> [mailto:78-l-bounces at klickitat.78online.com] On Behalf Of RUSSELL BARNES
> Sent: Monday, February 10, 2014 7:03 AM
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> Subject: Re: [78-L] Transcription info sought
> 
> Thanks Ron,
> 
> I'm advised that Windex is not available in the UK (perhaps Windex is an
> American product).? I'm searching to establish if there is a UK equivalent.
> 
> Russ Barnes