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How To Fix A Skipping LP Record

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Do you have an LP record that is skipping? Use this guide to get your record back to sounding like new.

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    • Identify the problem area by playing the LP record on a turntable.

    • Note the damaged area.

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    • Lightly sand the problem area with the sand paper in a circular motion.

    • Sand lightly as possible to not permanently damage the LP.

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    • Brush off the record with a lint-free cloth or record-cleaning brush in a circular brushing motion.

    • Move the record around using the edge of the record and the palms of your hands (as to not touch the grooves).

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    • Put about ¼ tsp. (1.25ml) of soap in the sink.

    • Fill the sink with about 3-4 inches of lukewarm water.

    • Make sure the sink is stopped so water will not drain. To active the soap, stir it around with your hand while filling up the sink.

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    • Gloves can be worn, but are not required

    • Put the record in the sink, submerging the record.

    • Turn the record over to ensure both sides of the record were submerged in the water.

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    • Make sure the whole surface of the record is wet.

    • Wet the lint free cloth and wash the LP

    • 10 to 15 times in the circular motion seems to work well.

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    • Allow the soapy water to drain from the sink.

    • Put the LP record in the sink and run cold water over the LP record.

    • Turn the record with the palms of your hand. After one side is clean, flip it over and do the other.

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    • Take a dry lint-free cloth and dry the LP record in a circular motion until wet spots are visibly gone.

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    • Set the record on the drying rack vertically.

    • Make sure the record is completely dry before playing it again. The record will become damaged, if played while the record is still damp.

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After the LP Record is completely dry, you will be able to play and enjoy the repaired record.

If the LP record is not fixed, this could indict a deep scratch that will need to be repaired by a professional.

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