8 Track tapes?

Question

Does anyone know what kind of salution that you add to your 8 track cleaning tape? I have the tape but no cleaning salution to add the drops recommended. Do they still sell it locally?

Answer 1

Isopropyl alcohol is what you want. From a chemist or from a component supplier such as RS components. This is by far the best stuff to use as it leaves no sediments but it ain't cheap. A cheap alternative is good old methylated spirits, however this contains additives (to stop the tramps drinking it) which will need cleaning off afterwards.

p.s. Maplin do a small spray tin for £7.29