Drum dampening gels- same as onzow zerodust?

I was told they work just as well as the overpriced onzow zerodust for cleaning a stylus. I believe they're a similar material. Anyone use them and can confirm they work?

 

I've never used the Onzow but can verify that the Moongel dampening pads work very well. I have a two step stylus tip cleaning method. I dip into magic cleaner a couple times and then into the Moongel to remove any dust/debris on the tip.

 

I've used Moongel for a couple of years now, never had a problem and it works great.

 

What is magic cleaner?

 

I use an audio Technica SA 637 vibrating cleaner have done for years, I have two of them, I tried the VP sticky thing it works, but the hight of my platter makes it a bit of a problem.

 

I started out using Magic Erasure, then tried Moon-Gel, and now I've settled on Blu-Tack.
How do I clean the stylus? Do I use a wet cleaner each time, or often? | Soundsmith

 

I set my Hana stylus onto a moongel pad and it stuck to the cantilever and I thought it was going to pull it out. Back to using my Last
Stylus cleaner and brushes.

 

Yes, this is a brilliant solution. A lifetime quantity of blu-tack can be had for a few bucks and works great.

 

The moongel works good for me. I tried it after my onzow wore out after a few years. I leave the pads stacked in the plastic container they come in. That ma kes the top pad the perfect height when I sit it on the plinth of my MH 7.1 and lower the needle into it. Works great.

 

Zero dust costs $40 on Amazon with free shipping. It lasts for years and is trusted by reviewers and analogue fans all over the world.
Unless these dampening gels are safer and more effective in cleaning the stylus, why risk it?

 

Does onzow reveal what their material is? Curious to know the material of moongel as well.

 

I'll be honest, I think the moongel works a little better.

You are right, the cost of an Onzow is not bad at all considering how long they last. Used to be $60-$80 but I got mine for $36 a few years ago from a Japanese seller on ebay.

 

I had a massive gunk issue a while back. Not matter what i tried, i couldn't remove a big hairy glob off my stylus.
My records were sounding terrible as a result.

Started researching and came across the onzow. Was alarmed at the price. Further research threw up the blu tak option...

I was skeptical...

However, I was also broke. So I gave it a go...that hairy gunk ball didnt know what hit it!!!

Blutak for life now.

For me, when ever there is a ridiculously cheap alternative in the hifi world, I naturally approach with suspicion. But time and time again, I'm always left utterly satisfied with the results. The ikea bamboo chopping boards are another great example.

 

Blu-tak users, have a look at the residue it leaves on the wall and ask yourself, what is this doing to my stylus? I'm sorry, I don't know the answer but I know it's something oily ...

 

I've wondered if onzow or moongel would leave residue but no one has ever mentioned it.

Moongel only $6.99 at most retailers.
https://www.guitarcenter.com/RTOM/Moongel-Percussion-Dampening-Gels-1274115039839.gc

 

If i lightly touch a piece of blu tak onto a wall momentarily, it doesnt leave oily residue.
But if i pull a piece of blu tak off the wall, thats been there since 1998, holding up a poster of Pamela Anderson, then yes, there is oily residue.

Im not to worried about anything a very light and very quick touch once a month of blu tak will do to my stylus.

 

No residue to report with the DAP BluStik brand. I don't know about the other brands....maybe they do.

 

To save money. For that it only need be equally safe, not moreso.

 

Because a lifetime supply of Moongel costs $7.64. Hell, it’s enough for two lifetimes.

 

Zerodust leaves no reside. It doesn't have any moisture or grease in it really. Just a solid tacky object. Like silicone maybe?

 

Once a month, really? Or maybe you don't play many records, I use it a lot more often than that, probably every 5-10 sides with normal brushing after each side, and haven't seen any issues.

 

Every two sides, minimum, is my jam.

 

DAP Blustik is under $3. I found the Data Sheet with the (3) ingredients it is composed of.

https://www.buildsite.com/pdf/dap/DAP-BLUE-STIK-Reusable-Adhesive-Putty-SDS-1382717.pdf

 

Can you walk into a brick and mortar store and purchase moongel, or is it an online only thing?

 

Guitar Centers all have it for about 6 bucks.

Just checked, the one in Eugene has it in stock.