MG Chemical audio/video head cleaner vs. isopropyl alcohol 99%?

[waloshin]

MG Chemical audio and video head cleaner versus Isopropyl 99% alcohol?

Is there any benefit to their head cleaner versus 99% alcohol?

[sanlyn]

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Originally Posted by waloshin

MG Chemical audio and video head cleaner versus Isopropyl 99% alcohol?

Is there any benefit to their head cleaner versus 99% alcohol?

Yes.
Isopropyl alcohol leaves an oily alkaline residue. Specialized a/v cleaners don't.

[lordsmurf]

I've never had issues with 91% IPA leaving any residue.
60/70/80% do.

Also: NEVER OVERCLEAN or UNNECESSARILY CLEAN VCR HEADS!!!!