Acrylic Platter static

Discussion in 'Audio Hardware' started by Garson, Jul 11, 2020.

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  1. Garson

    Garson Enthusiast Thread Starter

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    I recently cleaned my acrylic platter using some record cleaning solution and a brush. I was thinking because their properties are similar, it would be effective. It was. However, now my platter is getting a lot of static and clinging to records. Not enough to lift the 3 lb platter certainly, but static is THE enemy. Anyone have any recommendations to resolve this (short of an anti-static gun)?
     
  2. KT88

    KT88 Senior Member

    I'd use a felt mat, just for decoupling and protection of my records. Wipe the platter with a dryer sheet to see if that helps before placing a mat on it. If you'd like some more platter mass, then a heavy, black rubber mat will help there.
    -Bill
     
  3. Kristofa

    Kristofa Enthusiast of small convenient sound carrier units

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    You might try washing it with water and letting it air dry with no towel friction.
     
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  4. Ripblade

    Ripblade Forum Resident

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    What he said...
     
  5. csgreene

    csgreene Forum Resident

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    I like the *looks* of acrylic platters but I'd never want one for this very reason.
     
  6. Garson

    Garson Enthusiast Thread Starter

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    A little distilled water on a microfiber cloth did the trick! Let that stuff air dry. Good as new. That was the first time I had that issue.
     
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  7. Garson

    Garson Enthusiast Thread Starter

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    you are the winner. Ding ding
     
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  8. Kristofa

    Kristofa Enthusiast of small convenient sound carrier units

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    Yay! I am glad it worked!
     
  9. Garson

    Garson Enthusiast Thread Starter

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    I’m glad this thread is still open. Eventually, the platter became statically charged again. Zero stat gun was the only true answer. After using for several months, I find I need to use it much less. Its a powerful machine that basically works with witchcraft, highly recommended.
     
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  10. loudinny

    loudinny Forum Resident

    VPI acrylic platter owner (for years) & live in the northeast. I’ve never had an issue with static. I also don’t wipe the platter with a cloth, I’ll just use an anti static record brush on it occasionally.
     
  11. Garson

    Garson Enthusiast Thread Starter

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    It was only after using a brush and record cleaning solution to clean the platter that the static was an issue. Then it became a damn cumulonimbus. But the gun made my space static free. I can’t endorse this enough.
     
  12. aunitedlemon

    aunitedlemon Unity is in the pith.

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    :laughup:
     
  13. Marc Kremers

    Marc Kremers Member

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    But why do acrylic platters gain static in the first place?

    Mine was behaving so well and then suddenly it was static city.

    Only thing I can think that I did differently before was use a static dust collecting cloth for two days as I’d misplaced my carbon brush.

    Could it really build up charge from using that? And actually hold onto it for the next few days?
     
  14. Ripblade

    Ripblade Forum Resident

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    Apparently so. Plastics can easily develop a charge and hold it...witness vinyl records. Just use the suggestion mentioned above and wipe the platter down with a damp cloth and let it air dry. Alternatively, the Zerostat appears to work well for that purpose.
     
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