Cleaning LSIs

bondslex
bondslex Posts: 109
edited April 2008 in Speakers
Just wondering what everybody used to clean the LSIs. I wanted t maintain a scratch free appearance on my beautiful speakers.
LSI 15
LSI C
LSI FX
80 fx ls for atmos
Velodyne SPL-10
Marantz 7012
Panasonic 9000
JVC 420
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited April 2008
    Steel wool and a pressure cleaner.
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited April 2008
    wingnut4772 wrote: »
    Steel wool and a pressure cleaner.

    Ouch! That's gonna leave a mark :o
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited April 2008
    Are we talking about the new Weber LSi cleaning method?
    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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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited April 2008
    how about windex and a very soft cloth. . .
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited April 2008
    What about dry cleaning? I heard this keeps the drivers and electrical components from getting wet and going bad. :p

    AndyGwis wrote: »
    how about windex and a very soft cloth. . .
    This is also a good idea I suppose... I'll second it.
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  • Grimster74
    Grimster74 Posts: 2,576
    edited April 2008
    Just a plain old Micro-fiber cloth is what I use to clean my gear.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited April 2008
    Grimster74 wrote: »
    Just a plain old Micro-fiber cloth is what I use to clean my gear.
    I second this.
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  • greg2350
    greg2350 Posts: 544
    edited April 2008
    Its amazing when a newbie ask a simple question the smart a@$ comments he gets.:confused:
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  • mightymouse
    mightymouse Posts: 254
    edited April 2008
    When the time comes, don't forget to give everyone another reminder of your unique cleaning method when you decide to post a for sale ad of your speakers.

    wingnut4772 wrote: »
    Steel wool and a pressure cleaner.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,238
    edited April 2008
    Pretty funny Darla. Your post was worth the chuckle. A great product that gets my Focal's looking brand new [they are black lacquer as well] is "Invisible Glass" from Stoner. Spray it onto a very soft towel or microfibre cloth and they will look as if you just took them out of the box for years to come.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited April 2008
    mightymouse wrote: »
    When the time comes, don't forget to give everyone another reminder of your unique cleaning method when you decide to post a for sale ad of your speakers.

    What the hell, I'll even throw in the steel wool!:D
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  • Gaara
    Gaara Posts: 2,415
    edited April 2008
    Zero wrote: »
    Greg,

    You don't need any specialized cleaners. All you need is a rag/old t-shirt, and warm water from the faucet. Dip part of the cloth into the water and rub the speaker until the finger prints are removed, and then dry. Blamo, you're done!

    If there is a lot of fingerprints I usually put a few drops of dish detergent in some warm water, seems to get rid of prints quick.
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  • zx_toth
    zx_toth Posts: 417
    edited April 2008
    I asked this question a while back, check out the archived thread ....

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=58526&highlight=piano+black+clean
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  • mightymouse
    mightymouse Posts: 254
    edited April 2008
    I usually just cover each speaker with a towel when I am not using them. Keeps the dust and fingerprints off.
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  • fatchowmein
    fatchowmein Posts: 2,637
    edited April 2008
    What about the grill?
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited April 2008
    fatchowmein wrote: »
    What about the grill?

    Toothpaste.:D
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited April 2008
    I use a large camera lens cloth. It won't scratch a lens so I am sure it is good enough for the speakers.
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  • cmy330go
    cmy330go Posts: 2,341
    edited April 2008
    fatchowmein wrote: »
    What about the grill?

    I lightly vacuum mine.
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,065
    edited April 2008
    Swiffer for dust and water and micro for prints and dirt.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited April 2008
    I clean all of my equipment with a chamois and warm water, to include my DLP screen. "Cleaning agents" can sometimes damage plastic face/display plates.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,204
    edited April 2008
    Microfiber cloth and light water. No dusting sprays needed. You can if something happens like kids or dogs but thats about it.

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  • maximillian
    maximillian Posts: 2,144
    edited April 2008
    I would say use wood cleaner (sparingly) only for the side panels. As others have mentioned, microfiber cloth or other soft cloth on all surfaces. Also, wipe dust off periodically; don't let it cake on. If you will be on vacation for a while, cover the speakers to avoid dust accumulation. Actually, just place the speakers in a class 1000 clean room and be done with it.
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited April 2008
    swiffer duster when there's just dust.

    for fingerprints and general schmutz, microfiber is fine, if not a litle overkill. the old t shirt is fine too. I used pledge and it works fine, but I dont wipe it too often, relying on the swiffer to do most of the work

    if the LSi's piss you off, THEN you go with the steel wool
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited April 2008
    maximillian wrote: »
    I would say use wood cleaner (sparingly) only for the side panels.



    pledge works ok for the side panels too, again, I dont do it often
    wipe it off real good though
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited April 2008
    Lint roller on the grills. Maybe a little warm water on a towel if there is something that needs to be rubbed out.

    Seems something always needs to be rubbed out.
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  • Ethancf
    Ethancf Posts: 458
    edited April 2008
    Laquer thinner and/or acetone work well. ;)
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited April 2008
    microfiber cloth,

    If really dirty:

    run the cloth under the faucet
    wring it out
    wipe off speaker
    wipe off speaker again with a microfiber cloth that is still dry

    done. (have not had to do more that yet....)
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  • cyberhazard
    cyberhazard Posts: 67
    edited April 2008
    Spit & microfiber cloth.
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