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 HOW TO Make a warped record flat again No doubt you�ve got a few vinyls that are at least a little bit out of shape. Fear not, however, as this handy guide will help you turn those bowl-like records into the once flat incarnations they once were. Assess the severity of the damage. No record is going to be 100% flat, so if it only has slight kinks around the edges then you will most likely be able to bend it back into shape with your own hands. Warm it up a little by putting it under a duvet for a few minutes, and then just flex it back to as flat a shape as possible. Don�t overdo it though, as vinyls are disturbingly easy to snap. If you record is �bowled� and it�s obvious that you�re not going to be able to bend it back into shape, the only tried and tested way to fix it (that will actually work) is as follows: Make sure it�s a fairly sunny day and take the two dust-covers from your decks and go outside with your record. Place one of the dust-covers the right way up somewhere in the sun, then put the record on the dust cover and complete the sandwich by placing the other dust-cover upside down on top. All you have to do now is wait a little while until the record warms and flattens out. You may need to add a little pressure to the corner of the dust-cover, so take out a few mugs with you as well. Be careful not to leave the record in the sun for too long or it will melt, which you don�t want. Finally, take your record and let it cool off in the fridge et voila. One newly flat, playable record. Home > Features > ^top |
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