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shrink wrap film residue- how to remove

Hello,

I have high gloss speakers. I needed to shrink wrap the speakers to protect them as my unit needed a spray using chemicals. I place a drop sheet over them as well. I removed the shrink wrap and there are marks or residue on my speakers from the shrink wrap. I used a fine microfibre cloth and some distilled water but the marks are still there. Is this something that will take time to come out with repeated wipe downs?

Any suggestions on how to gently remove the residue from my high gloss speakers? Much appreciated.

2007audioman
2007audioman
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theo
2,718 posts
 
Audioman, if it is indeed an automotive finish, try a automotive clay bar to rub, press and roll across the finish. The clay bar is designed for cleaning paint, road grime etc. You should be able to purchase some at an Auto parts store that also furnishes paint to body shops. If not griotsgarage.com is a good source.

crwindy
123 posts
 
Remember to use the spray lubricant with clay bar (you can just use a "quick detailer" spray). Don't rub them dry.
2007audioman OP
80 posts
 
Hi all,

Thanks for all the great ideas. I need to work up the courage and confidence and be sure the method I will be going with will work and I can rest easy. I appreciate all the ideas so far presented here. 
My dealer contacted his rep and they seem to think its a moisture issue and to use a hair dryer to get out the stains. Keep it 6-8 inches away and go back and forth on the speaker. They also mentioned to look for a furniture restorer to repair the speakers. I did ask one company and they wanted me to bring the speaker box cause it would need to be re-lacquered. I explained the speaker has multiple drivers and it would be a huge chore to disconnect everything..ughh...anyways, I was looking at Meguires Compound today but not sure how abrasive that would be to the clear coat finish..just giving a quick update..still trying to get something to clean them..thanks all.

2007audioman
lprules1962
32 posts
 
For paint finish, the best polish to remove marring and is Menzerna polish. Expensive but way better than Meguires.

You want both Super Intensive and follow by Final polish, both by Menzerna.

Polish by hand.
I used it on my Wilsons W/P 7s before, as well as my cars.
2007audioman OP
80 posts
 
Thanks lprules1962. Its 2500 grit. Very fine stuff here. The company also suggested to use 3M Finesse on the speakers. To me that means I would need to use an electric hand buffer to apply it to the speaker and I'm not too confident of my abilities to do a good job that way. 
I do agree it probably was a moisture issue but had no idea stretch wrap would react that way. I had the stuff on 2 other subs that were high gloss and didnt notice anything when I looked at them as well. Maybe they use a different type of paint and gloss on their subs. Thanks for your suggestion. 

2007audioman
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