Armorall Sucks!

schwarcw
schwarcw Posts: 7,341
edited April 2024 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: 50,858
    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: 7,341
    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: 50,858
    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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