Armorall Sucks!

schwarcw
schwarcw Posts: 7,340
edited April 2 in Clubhouse Archives
Why do people put Armorall on Speaker Cabinents? I've tried water, Goo Be Gone, more water. Any suggestions on how to get this sticky **** of the contact vinyl on speakers or anything for that matter? I don't want to use too harsh a solvent. Where's my benzene? The FDA took this carcinogen off the market years ago. I used to wash my hands with it in chem lab. It would take everything off without drying the skin. I probably got tumors the size of basketballs in my liver, but my hands are clean.

Recommendations for removing Armorall?
Carl

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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited February 2006
    Carl, you need to check-in with our in-house ArmorAll expert: Sid The Kid!

    Sorry, Sid. Can't help it. ;)
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited February 2006
    Where's the WOOD MAN?
    Michael ;)
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,667
    edited February 2006
    Paint thinner (mineral spirits) should remove it and it will not harm any type of finish. I would help it dry quicker by wiping off the excess with a soft cotton cloth until dry.
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited February 2006
    My father works in the industry, and says Aromor-all is the worst thing you can do to your car (or any type of vinyl). Gives you a shine for a while but ultimately dries everything out.
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,340
    edited February 2006
    Thanks Jesse! I thought of mineral spirits. Depending on the purity, that stuff can leave a slightly oily sheen. I'll give it a try. Thanks!

    Carl
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,667
    edited February 2006
    Carl, exactly and that's why wiping it until dry is important.
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  • karpiel666
    karpiel666 Posts: 173
    edited February 2006
    this reminded me of when I tried to sand a 2 inch tiny scratch out of one of my rt800i. whatever you do DONT use a powersander on the side of a cabinet and DONT buy any used equipment from me :D
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited February 2006
    karpiel666 wrote:
    I tried to sand a 2 inch tiny scratch out of one of my rt800i. whatever you do DONT use a powersander on the side of a cabinet and DONT buy any used equipment from me :D

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