best way to clean piano black

[Joshuamessenger]

how to go around cleaning my turntable and subwoofer, with out adding scratches

sorry if this is a little off topic on this from !

 

[scene]

If you just want to remove dust, use an anti-static feather duster.

To actually clean, you could try an ultrafine and soft microfibre cloth - I mean a lens cleaning one, as no-one wants to scratch their glasses - and lens cleaning solution.

 

[chebby]

If you just want to remove dust, use an anti-static feather duster.

To actually clean, you could try an ultrafine and soft microfibre cloth - I mean a lens cleaning one, as no-one wants to scratch their glasses - and lens cleaning solution.

I'd leave out the lenses cleaning solution!

An old, well washed, soft, cotton T-shirt cut into pieces (no seams, hems or labels to scratch anything). Use a lightly dampened* piece to clean off any marks and a dry piece to 'buff it up' afterwards.

Then a feather duster in between times to scoot off loose dust.

*use a thoroughly rinsed out spray bottle to spray water onto the cloth - not the hi-fi surface - to lightly dampen it.

 

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I only siggested lense cleaning solution as it doesn't leave any (visible) residue - though distilled water would probably be as good. I just have lense cleaning solution lying around, as they give me little bottles of the stuff every time I take my son to the opticians...

And yes, I should have said, wet the cloth not the hi-fi :silenced:

 

[chebby]

Lens cleaning solution is fine on glass (as is Windolene and any number of products with various chemicals and solvents in them), but the finish on a gloss paint or lacquer may react badly.

 

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Lens cleaning solution is fine on glass (as is Windolene and any number of products with various chemicals and solvents in them), but the finish on a gloss paint or lacquer may react badly.

No that's a fair point, well made. Distilled water it is then.

 

[Joshuamessenger]

Would use suggest car polish like turtle wax to give a protective layer and then use microfibre rag to buff it and then use the rag to maintain.

 

[scene]

Would use suggest car polish like turtle wax to give a protective layer and then use microfibre rag to buff it and then use the rag to maintain.

As Chebby pointed out - I'd avoid anything with any chemicals in it that could damage the surface finish. Turtlewax contains petrol distillates that could easily dissolve the finish, depending on what it is actually made of.

 

[abacus]

Email the manufacture and ask them.

Hope this helps

Bill

 

[chebby]

how to go around cleaning my turntable and subwoofer, with out adding scratches

From your REL R series manual...

"Care and Polishing

The cabinets are best maintained by using a spray-on wax, such as an automobile wax made by a company called
Griot’s. If objects are to be placed upon the top, it is advisable to use a small mat to protect the surface and to avoid
the risk of rattles."

From your Project Debut SE3 instructions...

(Click here for clearer picture.)

 

[simonlewis]

Avoid buying anything with piano black in the title as i have a piano black tv stand (glass) & it attracts dust like a magnet, the only advice i can give is get the wife to clean it on a regular basis or hire a cleaner.

 

[AEJim]

Depends on the type of Piano Black it is, it can vary from a glossy vinyl wrap to full automotive quality multi-layer lacquer. On our piano finished speakers we always use Colour Magic (the car wax) of the relevant colour for the best shine before we box them up.

 

[BigH]

Avoid buying anything with piano black in the title as i have a piano black tv stand (glass) & it attracts dust like a magnet, the only advice i can give is get the wife to clean it on a regular basis or hire a cleaner.

I don't think it is the black that attracts dust but it will show it up, some speakers you don't have much choice ie Kef LS50s.

 

[p_m_brown]

Microfibre polishing cloth and if soiled, a tiny bit of window cleaning spray. Don't need car wax unless you intend leave them out in the elements!

 

[matthewpiano]

Firstly, we don't even use the term 'Piano Black' in the piano industry. It is a peculiar term, especially as the shiny black finishes on most speakers and hi-fi equipment are quite different to what is actually on a real piano unless you are dealing with really good quality stuff.

Secondly, shiny black finishes will always show polishing swirls over time. This even happens on £120,000 Steinway grands with really good quality black polyester finishes. It is simply the nature of the beast, no matter how careful you are.

A soft, dry and clean cloth is the best tool, with careful use of an alcohol-based glass cleaner, sprayed onto the cloth and not the surface, where necessary. It isn't advisable to use anything harsher than that.

 

[VoodooDoctor]

Monitor Audio sell wax for the lacquer finish on their website. It works well.

 

[steve_1979]

best way to clean piano black

I just wipe the dust off every now and again with a t-shirt. Works perfectly.

 

[MajorFubar]

Surprised absolutely NO ONE so far has suggested the blindingly damn obvious solution that I use: car detailing spray, such as Meguiar's Quik Detailer.

And use a good new microfibre cloth, not some knackered old cotton T-shirt that could easily cover the lacquer with 'cobwebs' and swirl marks.

 

[Joshuamessenger]

Quote from REL “Combining 13 coats of carefully applied lacquer that sees hand sanding, then hand polishing to a gleaming finish" I believe this to of good quality and not a wrap.

I’m not sure what my turntable is lacquer or a vinyl wrap

I’ll take on your advice and travel to the local Halfords and buy
Meguiars Ultimate Detailer or Turtle Wax Colour Magic

 

[Overdose]

It's not something I've ever given any time to consider. I don't sit close enough to see the dust, never mind any minute 'swirl marks'.

Any duster will do, but a microfibre cloth should be soft enough.

I wonder how many people on here are so precious about a much larger investment, ie their car?

 

[Joshuamessenger]

If I had a car I would be. So I treat my hifi well

 

[iJoe]

They have a clay bar kit which is excellent, around £17 I think, worked great on the car.

 

[fpeepingtom]

On the Monitor Audio website they recommend "Mer" car polish or T-cut finished off with an anti-static duster, to clean their range of piano black finished speakers.

 

[stevebrock]

Microfibre polishing cloth and if soiled, a tiny bit of window cleaning spray. Don't need car wax unless you intend leave them out in the elements!

Thats what I use

 

[Overdose]

Some of these replies are verging on the obsessive. Under what conditions are some of you guys using your speakers that require the use of abrasives (polishes)? Suggesting the use of such products also implies that the speakers are perhaps being mishandled in the first place to require it.