Fixing Scratched Vinyl?

oliver · #1 (**permalink**) Nov 21, 02

is there a way? i mean, i know in my heart that it cant be done... but anyone know of any special crazy tricks? I've got the anti-skate cranked, and the weight a bit up... but not too much luck...

any suggestions?

jmzD · #2 (**permalink**) Nov 22, 02

i just file the scratch down with my finger nails...

cheeseburger · #3 (**permalink**) Nov 22, 02

buy a new record

=(

oliver · #4 (**permalink**) Nov 22, 02

Quote:

Originally posted by jmzD
i just file the scratch down with my finger nails...

does this make it not *pop!* when it runs over the scratch?

dj_precise · #5 (**permalink**) Nov 22, 02

I always fix skratched records... Trick i leard as a tablist.
Here are 2 methods you can try-

1. Play record.. Right before the skip press downwards on the tonearm of your table onto the record at the very moment your record is about to skip.. this will press the needle into the record and force its way into the groove... Then you do it backwards too... This makes the groove come back into shape.

2. Use a magnafine glass and locate your skip. Use a fine needle to press the groove back into its original possition..

Good luck = )

oliver · #6 (**permalink**) Nov 22, 02

wicked! = ) thanx ryan, i'll be trying that out right now.

oliver · #7 (**permalink**) Nov 22, 02

DUDE!!!!! THANK YOU!!! :284:

i tried using a fine needle on the scratched area and it worked like a charm! the scratch was right in the middle of the buildup for this track and its pretty irreplaceable. perfect. good as new. =)