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How to Repair LP Record Playing Surface

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Time Required: 12 hours
Difficulty: Easy
How to Repair LP Record Playing Surface

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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.

    1. How to Repair LP Record Playing Surface, How to Repair LP Record Playing Surface: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Create a solution of 2 parts water to 1 part rubbing alcohol.

      • Using a paper towel, lightly brush the record with this solution.

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    2. How to Repair LP Record Playing Surface: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Apply enough wood glue to cover the record's surface.

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    3. How to Repair LP Record Playing Surface: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Place the record on a record player, then turn on the record player so it rotates.

      • With a note card, apply the wood glue so that it covers the entire record surface.

      • Avoid getting glue on the record's label, as this will damage the label once the glue dries.

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      • Place a strip of tape on the wet wood glue.

      • This will act as a handle later to remove the dried wood glue.

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      • Turn the record player off after you apply the wood glue.

      • Let the record sit for 12 hours to dry.

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    6. How to Repair LP Record Playing Surface: step 6, image 1 of 1
      • After 12 hours, check to see the wood glue has dried.

      • If it has dried, use the tape as a “handle” to peel the glue off.

      • If the wood glue is not yet dry, check back once every hour until it has dried.

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    7. How to Repair LP Record Playing Surface: step 7, image 1 of 1
      • Repeat steps 1-6 on the opposite side of the LP if necessary.

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