Cleaning a Record with Wood Glue!?

Well who would have thunk 😁 There is a noticable difference. I was hoping you would play the glue. I personally don't care what kinds of videos you make just keep making them. When is the next live event?

I heard significantly less pops and static on the “after” recording. Also, glad you tried playing the glue because that was my first thought when you took it off.

Also: the few pops and clicks that remained after the cleaning were damage to the vinyl itself. This of course is what happens over time when a diamond (or even sapphire) stylus keeps cutting into the record with each play. And this is why it's very common with older records like the one you played. There is absolutely nothing you can do about damage to vinyl--despite what some YouTubers will claim (I, or one, refuse to use sandpaper on my records, as one example of what's out there). But that's actually a part of the charm of records--the clicks and pops, when not too overbearing, are evidence of a well played--and well loved--record.

Great video. Retired audio engineer and DJ from the 70s and 80's, I've been doing wood glue (TiteBond II or III) for 20+ years. Works fantastic.

It’s like a biore pore strip for a record.

The peeling was incredibly satisfying

That was really cool. I can definitely hear a difference.

Here for the glue peel off ..😏😭😅 watched it twice 😂

Great Job. I have been doing this for about three years now. I have never been disapointed. This works. Since my video, I have now reverted to a cake decorating table and use the smoothing wand to spread the glue. I use Jot glue from Dollar Tree. I can get two 8oz. bottles for $1. I figured the glue would play. I just didn't have the guts to play it on my JVC.

I can definitely hear the difference, well done 👍🏼

Definitely hear a difference. Very cool!!

That sound is so satisfying

Clear difference. Thank you.

Peeling the glue always satisfies me 😍🖤

Great tip, thanks for the vid

Amazing that the glue played!!

Yes sounds much better! The end was super funny!!

I like the results. Please post more record cleaning videos with that wood glue.

Thanks, I have been trying this method on some of my old friends that I just don’t want to give up on. A couple of hacks that may help. I stage about 8 records to glue and lay them out on a thick plastic bag for drying, then flip them to the other side to be treated before peeling both sides. There is static that attracts small glue debris so I spray with 50/50 combo of distilled water and 90% alcohol then wipe with micro fiber towel. A fingernail or tooth pick helps get the peeling started. Be sure to pull up any remaining glue residual and best to do first playback on your backup turntable as I have concerns about damaging the stylus on a good TT. I think this method has merit but not sure it’s better than more conventional soft cleaning methods. I use an old credit card to spread the glue but will try with my finger as suggested by another responder.

Yes there is a difference. So cool.