Sticky Speakers

Lawrence Grand
Lawrence Grand Posts: 21
edited September 2008 in Speakers
Anyone know how to remove the stickiness from the speakers? I guess after many years, the adhesive that bonds the veneer to the cabinet works it's way through to the surface. I tried alcohol, only with marginal success.
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  • Lowell_M
    Lowell_M Posts: 1,660
    edited September 2008
    No idea what you are talking about... but, are you related to George?
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited September 2008
    Many speakers are sticky from the factory. If that is the case you should leave them alone. They are dust collectors for sure...
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  • Shannon W.
    Shannon W. Posts: 568
    edited September 2008
    Goo off would work. Or any non abrasive citrus sticker removers. Good Luck.
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited September 2008
    None of that stuff works, and if it does, the next day the stick is back. EPI 100's I believe were sticky when they left the factory. Great little speakers but I've yet to find a pair that doesn't have that **** all over the cabs.

    No he's not.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,813
    edited September 2008
    Lawrence Grand wrote: »
    Anyone know how to remove the stickiness from the speakers? I guess after many years, the adhesive that bonds the veneer to the cabinet works it's way through to the surface. I tried alcohol, only with marginal success.

    Since you say veneer, I'll assume you are talking about real wood veneer and not a vinyl covering. It's not the glue coming to the surface, it's the finish applied to the veneer that has become sticky. This can happen for a number of reasons, old wax and/or polish being but one. If it is just a build up of gunk, wipe them down with paint thinner. If that doesn't work, then the finish is past it's lifespan and the cabinets will need refinishing.
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  • Lawrence Grand
    Lawrence Grand Posts: 21
    edited September 2008
    Actually, F1nut, I misspoke. It is a vinyl covering and not a wood veneer. Any thoughts on eliminating the stickiness? Thanks.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,243
    edited September 2008
    Orange oil.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,813
    edited September 2008
    I'm much less familiar with the properties of vinyl coverings, but Fantastic cleaner is pretty good at removing grime and junk from a host of plastic based products, so I'd try that. I seriously doubt that the adhesive has bled thru.
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