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Hi Mattia,
What you need for cleaning tapes is an alcohol with a low water
content. If you can get hold of pure clear meths (methanol) that's
good although the purple stuff may leave a residue. If you can get
pure Isopropyl alcohol that's better. This is what's in most tape
head cleaner solutions - although again head cleaners have dyes
and impurities that can leave some residue. Beware of old stuff as
all alcohols attract water from the air in time and as with any
moisture will make your tapes sticky which is the last thing you
want. Also make sure the cloth you use is clean and colourless as
the alcohol will transfer anything in the cloth to your tapes while
you're "cleaning" them. Do make sure they are absolutely dry
before putting the rack back in the tron (and clean your heads and
tape guides while you're at it).
Cheers
John
M300#005