Speaker cleaning

Windwalker
Windwalker Posts: 46
edited January 2008 in Vintage Speakers
In TX_polkheads thread about his new 7s he talks about using diluted Windex to clean them with.

What do the rest you use?
If Windex how diluted?

Also is there any preferred method of cleaning the cones, they are treated with some sorta sticky type material- I do a light vacuum and wipe with towel

Favorite wood cleaner\polish for the outside?

I tend to use just water on the speakers-a truck load of q-tips and properly applied elbow grease



How about cleaning the outside of stereo equipment?

I use rubbing alcohol on the equipment and again a bunch of Q-tips

Be interesting to hear what others use
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  • Marty913
    Marty913 Posts: 760
    edited January 2008
    I don't do anything real special in product selection. Windex seems to work fine for the drivers although I try and stay away from the bottles labeled "with lots of ammonia". The multi-surface Windex works fine.

    On wood I have always used a quality furniture polish like Old English or Murphy's. I'm sure there a 100's of good brand favorites in the Club.

    On vinyl for tough 1st time cleaning I usually use warm water and Dawn dish washing liquid - especially if there are water rings and such. Also on vinyl and occasionally on wood I use End-Dust or similar. It seems to repel dust build-up without really being a wax.

    Nothing different on equipment (metal surfaces like amps), I use a damp cotton cloth with sometimes a little Windex or Dawn if needed. I would think rubbing alcohol would work well also. Dries fast & doesn't leave anything behind.

    On Bose equipment I usually use a garden hose or high pressure washer.
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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited January 2008
    Marty913 wrote: »
    On Bose equipment I usually use a garden hose or high pressure washer.

    A good acid bath gets them nice and shiney...
    Monitor 7b's front
    Monitor 4's surround
    Frankinpolk Center (2 mw6503's with peerless tweeter)
    M10's back surround
    Hafler-200 driving patio Daytons
    Tempest-X 15" DIY sub w/ Rythmik 350A plate amp
    Dayton 12" DVC w/ Rythmik 350a plate amp
    Harman/Kardon AVR-635
    Oppo 981hd
    Denon upconvert DVD player
    Jennings Research (vintage and rare)
    Mit RPTV WS-55513
    Tosh HD-XA1
    B&K AV5000


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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited January 2008
    jakelm wrote: »
    A good acid bath gets them nice and shiney...

    I just have the boys from Engine 34 come over and hose them down.:D
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  • Windwalker
    Windwalker Posts: 46
    edited January 2008
    Marty913 wrote: »
    On Bose equipment I usually use a garden hose or high pressure washer.
    jakelm wrote:
    A good acid bath gets them nice and shiney...
    wingnut4772 wrote:
    I just have the boys from Engine 34 come over and hose them down


    That doesn't hurt them,?

    one would think you could save some taxpayers' money and use your own hose
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited January 2008
    Windwalker wrote: »
    That doesn't hurt them,?

    one would think you could save some taxpayers' money and use your own hose

    Nope and I set them on fire first so it's all good.:D
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited January 2008
    I sandblast my stuff.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,734
    edited January 2008
    I rub my dingus all over my gear.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited January 2008
    F1nut wrote: »
    I rub my dingus all over my gear.

    Hey!!! No fair! I don't have a dingus!!

    (BTW is that an example of one of those 'posts worth reading'?):p
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,734
    edited January 2008
    wingnut4772 wrote: »
    Hey!!! No fair! I don't have a dingus!!

    (BTW is that an example of one of those 'posts worth reading'?):p

    Well, there's always Steely Dan. :D

    Oh hell yes, one of my finest posts.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited January 2008
    F1nut wrote: »
    Well, there's always Steely Dan. :D

    Oh hell yes, one of my finest posts.

    He he . Ok then . I will try to live up to your standards.:) Carry on....
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,341
    edited January 2008
    Jesse,

    Where have you been soaking your dingus such that it has good cleaning properties?:D
    Carl

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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,734
    edited January 2008
    I never tell.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited January 2008
    schwarcw wrote: »
    Jesse,

    Where have you been soaking your dingus such that it has good cleaning properties?:D

    Palmolive.
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,734
    edited January 2008
    Good Gawd, NO!
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited January 2008
    F1nut wrote: »
    Good Gawd, NO!

    That's not what Madge said.
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,734
    edited January 2008
    Damn that woman, always did talk too much.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited January 2008
    wingnut4772 wrote: »
    Hey!!! No fair! I don't have a dingus!!

    p

    No.. you have something that cleans alot better,.:p
    Monitor 7b's front
    Monitor 4's surround
    Frankinpolk Center (2 mw6503's with peerless tweeter)
    M10's back surround
    Hafler-200 driving patio Daytons
    Tempest-X 15" DIY sub w/ Rythmik 350A plate amp
    Dayton 12" DVC w/ Rythmik 350a plate amp
    Harman/Kardon AVR-635
    Oppo 981hd
    Denon upconvert DVD player
    Jennings Research (vintage and rare)
    Mit RPTV WS-55513
    Tosh HD-XA1
    B&K AV5000


    Dont BAN me Bro!!!!:eek:
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited January 2008
    I use a well-wrung chamois on all my gear---never any cleaners.
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited January 2008
    I don't THINK I have a chamois. I'm not good at French. Is chamois what girls call theirs?

    That is cham-WAH right?
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  • ShinAce
    ShinAce Posts: 1,194
    edited January 2008
    Sham-ee is the english pronounciation.

    French is Sha-mwa . Basically a cloth that holds water. If you're ever bored, find a french only person and get them to repeat 'happiness'.

    I use a damp cloth(ringed out very well). My speakers(my own build) are solid wood finished with wax; I can just dust the boxes with my hand.
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  • rskarvan
    rskarvan Posts: 2,374
    edited January 2008
    Finally, a worthy signature quote.
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  • Mike Kozak
    Mike Kozak Posts: 931
    edited January 2008
    We are all getting banned......dusting boxes......
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited January 2008
    I like the sound of "Sha-mwa."
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