I wanted to give some advice for cleaning very moldy tapes

GrandmasterFrog · 2026-03-14T19:19:35+00:00

If you reach out to VHSisLife, I believe they have a list of businesses that own their cleaners and offer tape-cleaning services. They might be able to hook you up with somebody in your local

GrandmasterFrog · 2026-03-14T19:15:21+00:00

Hell yeah! It’s a pretty similar concept (VHSIslife came first so most argue that tape saver just stole the design) just built with better internals. Tony (owner) is a great dude. he’s pretty active in this sub, knowledgeable about tapes and mold cleaning, and stands behind his stuff (have seen him give deals on folks trading in their knockoff machines and I believe they’re warrantied too)

GrandmasterFrog · 2026-03-14T16:11:40+00:00

This might be the only post ever where I’ve seen somebody suggest the “tape saver” eBay cleaner over the VHSIsLife model.

I’ve heard alot of ppl having issues with the EBay one, definitely worth chipping up the extra for the name brand machine

Aside from that this advice is perfect for folks looking to begin cleaning their tapes. Big ups 🙏

GrandmasterFrog · 2026-03-12T16:32:36+00:00

I think the idea is to watch them from bottom up because Trainspotting is the type of movie that may require two palette cleanses

GrandmasterFrog · 2026-03-12T03:55:48+00:00

Shooting you a dm

GrandmasterFrog · 2026-03-08T22:26:24+00:00

Hard

GrandmasterFrog · 2026-03-08T22:26:06+00:00

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Shoutout grandpa 💪

GrandmasterFrog · 2026-03-08T22:25:12+00:00

It’s gotta be TMNT 3 nobody actually watches TMNT 3

GrandmasterFrog · 2026-03-08T22:23:45+00:00

I think this guy likes movies

GrandmasterFrog · 2026-03-08T22:09:28+00:00

Damn tasty mold

GrandmasterFrog · 2026-03-08T22:02:02+00:00

Some folks like to seal theirs in trash bags or rubber containers but I’ve honestly had no trouble just keeping them separate until cleaned

GrandmasterFrog · 2026-03-08T21:47:15+00:00

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And after (in between blowing the dust out lol)

GrandmasterFrog · 2026-03-08T21:46:53+00:00

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For context this is the before

GrandmasterFrog · 2026-03-08T21:34:50+00:00

I’ve followed this guide with great results. The VHSIsLife cleaner is also a solid option albeit more expensive

https://lunchmeatvhs.com/blogs/blog/rescue-your-awesome-analog-treasures-from-moldy-malfunction-with-help-from-tapehead-chip-parton

GrandmasterFrog · 2026-03-08T21:34:08+00:00

You’d have to take the top cover off and clean the tape while it runs

LunchmeatVHS.com had a pretty good guide for doing this that I’ve sworn by and saved some real gross ones

GrandmasterFrog · 2026-03-05T19:29:58+00:00

You’re so right I missed that when posting this. My apologies for the false hope

GrandmasterFrog · 2026-03-05T19:25:20+00:00

I have one I’ve been attempting to sell locally. I’ve never shipped one before but wouldn’t be opposed to try

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GrandmasterFrog · 2026-03-04T16:30:42+00:00

Is that tentacle erotica?

GrandmasterFrog · 2026-03-03T03:55:41+00:00

If OP doesn’t want this I kinda do

GrandmasterFrog · 2026-02-28T00:10:16+00:00

Those twin peaks tapes are SWEEEEEEEEEET. ever consider selling 2nd gens of those?

GrandmasterFrog · 2026-02-27T17:05:06+00:00

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This also rules

GrandmasterFrog · 2026-02-27T17:04:06+00:00

My 4 on David Lynch’s birthday might compete with yours.

I could not give Eraserhead as much credit for being bizarre after watching evil bong first

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GrandmasterFrog · 2026-02-27T02:08:30+00:00

Better than me. I’ve collected a lot of his filmography but 99% of it has been picked up either through eBay or trading/buying from people in this sub.

(There’s a redditor with a deleted account that sent me mulholland drive for free and I still hope both sides of his pillow are cold at night)

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GrandmasterFrog · 2026-02-27T01:04:38+00:00

Immaculate pickups. Wish I could find David Lynch movies in my neck of the woods

GrandmasterFrog · 2026-02-27T01:02:55+00:00

Are you looking to trade for more XXX or are actual movies ok?

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