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My Very Sticky KLH Model 802's...

camerakid

camerakid

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Well, on Saturday I went to the thrift store, and, out of the corner of my eye, saw some no-name speakers. But, I also noticed the cabinets looked a bit like the Baby Advent cabinets, so I walked closer... and closer... and I saw one letter on the grill, it was an L. But, the L looked like the L on the KLH logo. So, I went looking for the other one. And, sure enough, the other speaker was completely missing the logo. But, right under the speaker on the floor was the KLH logo.

So, I did the usual tests, like; checking for foam rot, knocking on the cabinets, and also checking for coil rub. It all checked out ok, so I bought them for $26 + tax. But, when I got home, I put a replacement logo on one. But... after I removed the grilles, I noticed the front baffle was sticky, same with the other one.

So.... after all those unnecessary details (sorry, can't help it), my question is; how do I clean the sticky substance off?
Thanks in advance :)

And also, here are the available cleaning supplies I have: a rag, acetone, tile/countertop cleaner, dish soap, hand soap, LOTS and LOTS of hand sanitizer from my mom's classroom, and water (although I already tried water, didn't work), and maybe some others if I look hard enough.
 
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The whole black panted surface is sticky right?

It's the paint that's failed, you have to wash strip it off and repaint.
 
At least yours will be easy to do. I have some Martin Logan Sequel IIs that all the black paint did that.
 
I assume it's some sort of vinyl paint... Finding the right cleaner is a matter of trial and error. I'd start out with 409, but who knows what will work...
 
Try a test spot with Zippo fluid or Goo Gone--just be careful, because it might remove too much. If you really do intend to repaint, remove the drivers and hit it with something stronger, like your acetone and you will have a surface prepped for pretty much any paint. If you try to paint over the "sticky", it will likely blister and peel.
 
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