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What is D4 fluid?

What is D4 fluid?

Discwasher D4 vinyl cleaning fluid is specially designed to deep clean without leaving a residue on your records.

What is in discwasher fluid?

1% undenatured ethanol, 99% distilled water. It works just as well if you just use distilled water.

What is record cleaning solution made of?

The exact mixture is one part isopropyl alcohol, one part distilled water, and one to two drops of dishwashing soap. This combination of fluids is widely recommended as an efficient mixture to clean records using what are household materials. The three ingredients were easy to measure and easy to mix.

How do you clean a discwasher?

For the Discwasher I just spray lightly with Windex or some similar mild cleaner and wipe on a clean light-colored towel or rag till no dirt shows on the rag, then brush the pile with the included brush.

How do you make disc washer fluid?

1 part 99% IPA, to 4 parts distilled water and a drop or two of dishwasher aide rinse. I use it for deep groove cleaning and daily dusting with my Discwasher brush. Followed by a carbon fiber brush to eliminate any remaining static.

Can I use isopropyl alcohol to clean vinyl records?

“Isopropyl alcohol, in low concentration to total volume, appears to be safe to use on vinyl records”, explains Steve. “We don’t like it. But it is very popular with DIY record cleaning fluid makers.

Will rubbing alcohol damage vinyl?

Rubbing alcohol is an excellent cleaner and great for removing stubborn spots, when used correctly. DO NOT apply directly to the vinyl, or allow the alcohol to dry on the fabric. This could damage the fabric!

Can I clean vinyl records with soap and water?

Some collectors recommend cleaning vinyl using just distilled warm water because most products will leave behind a residue. If you do decide to use soap or some type of record cleaning solution make sure you use it sparingly and rinse the vinyl well. Use only about a teaspoon of soap.

Can you use alcohol wipes on vinyl?

Rubbing alcohol is an excellent cleaner and great for removing stubborn spots, when used correctly. Rubbing alcohol should only be used in small areas, never as an overall cleaner. DO NOT apply directly to the vinyl, or allow the alcohol to dry on the fabric. This could damage the fabric!

What’s the difference between D4 and D4 + in Discwasher?

The D4+ replacement fluid I recently purchased came in a black bottle instead of red, has a screw top in place of the folding spout (to address the possible contamination issue noted above, or just cheaper?) smells very strongly of alcohol, and flows directly into the fabric of the Discwasher brush instead of beading up like the earlier formula.

What is the formula for Discwasher D3 fluid?

> the formula for Discwasher D3 fluid. It has a British patent and they > put it in to show that it’s not made of a lot of things. I have the > original article somewhere, and I will find it, but from memory, here’s > the recipe: 97% distilled water, sodium azide (to kill bacteria in the

Is there toxic gas in Discwasher D4 fluid?

I’ll make this at work tommorow-although I think all you really need is ethylene glycol and water. Sodium azide in high concentrations can be rather nasty though, producing a toxic gas. I think it’s used in airbags in cars

What kind of cleaner does a Discwasher use?

D4+ Cleaner Fluid (1.25 ounce/37ml) Contains Isopropyl (Cas#67-63-0) alcohol, flammable. and a cleaning brush for the pad surface. (from back of box) For years Discwasher’s Vinyl Care System has safely and effectively cleaned vinyl records without reducing dynamics of fidelity.