Speaker cleaning...

[Skullkrusher]

I've got an old 4x12 that's loaded with V30's. At some point several years ago, somebody splashed some soda on two of the speakers. Is there anyway to clean the cones without damaging them?

 

[Hellion]

Re: Speaker cleaning...

Are they not working? I wouldn't worry about it as long as they're still functioning.

 

[Skullkrusher]

Re: Speaker cleaning...

Yeah, they are still working. Just thought maybe I could clean them up.

 

[CaughtLikeFire]

Re: Speaker cleaning...

Yeah, they are still working. Just thought maybe I could clean them up.

the cones are treated wood pulp (paper). Nothing you can really use without risking damage to the cone. maybe there's some obscure chemical treatment out there - I don't work in the paper industry - but you'd be better off leaving them alone.

 

[Skullkrusher]

Re: Speaker cleaning...

You guys are right. I'll just leave them be. They still sound fine...that's all that matters.

 

[B2D]

Re: Speaker cleaning...

Soda/beer splashes add mojo to speakers. Dust, however, does not.

 

[Skullkrusher]

Re: Speaker cleaning...

Soda/beer splashes add mojo to speakers. Dust, however, does not.

That raises another question! How do I remove the dust that has accumulated? Compressed air ok?

 

[SlyFoxx]

Re: Speaker cleaning...

For dust I find a 1.5" paint brush works well. My PA speakers get especially dusty/dirty due to the relatively large holes in the grills. The horns collect a lot of gunk as well.

 

[The Usual]

Re: Speaker cleaning...

If you guys check out my thread below you may just be inclined to accidentally poor soda on your speakers a little more often.

https://forum.seymourduncan.com/showthread.php?t=159665

 

[B2D]

Re: Speaker cleaning...

That raises another question! How do I remove the dust that has accumulated? Compressed air ok?

I would use a large, dry, stiff paintbrush. If that doesn't do the trick to get all the dust out, especially off the doping around the edges, I'd use a low-power shop vac with a brush-nozzle on the hose. I did just that the other day to some old Celestions and it worked perfectly. Just move it around in a gentle manner on the cone and the edges. Just dont' touch the center coil cover with it, though.

 

[lex666]

Re: Speaker cleaning...

I use a feather duster to remove dust.

As for the soda/beer stains, I would leave 'em.

 

[bungalowbill]

Re: Speaker cleaning...

For dust I use my shop vac with a micro brush attachment...works great for computor keyboards as well.

 

[wixedmords]

Re: Speaker cleaning...

I use a little compressed air and a soft brush. I really don't want to use anything to disturb the doping.