Introduction
This guide shows users how to repair the damaged playing surface of their LP records through a technique involving coating the record with wood glue. This will improve the record's sound quality, and is ideal for older, worn-out records.
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Create a solution of 2 parts water to 1 part rubbing alcohol.
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Using a paper towel, lightly brush the record with this solution.
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Place the record on a record player, then turn on the record player so it rotates.
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With a note card, apply the wood glue so that it covers the entire record surface.
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Turn the record player off after you apply the wood glue.
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Let the record sit for 12 hours to dry.
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After 12 hours, check to see the wood glue has dried.
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If it has dried, use the tape as a “handle” to peel the glue off.
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If the wood glue is not yet dry, check back once every hour until it has dried.
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