yeah thats it you got what i mean...

jus had a look and put the record on so its when it seems most slippy so to speak.. and bent down and seen there is a clear gap i can see, so i flipped it over and there was no gap of light no between the record and slipmat...

i have an old slip mat might try and hack that up but not quite sure how you mean but i will prob work it out thanks :)