garymd Posted June 1, 2004 Share Posted June 1, 2004 I have a pair of cane grills on my recently purchased cornwalls that could use a good cleaning. Anyone have a recommendation as to the best way to go about this? I think air compression works pretty well for black grills but light cane needs a little more I think. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougdrake Posted June 1, 2004 Share Posted June 1, 2004 My wife just covers the burners with foil and turns up the heat really high for an hour or so. Burns the mess right off them, not to mention creates a wonderful plume of smoke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted June 1, 2004 Author Share Posted June 1, 2004 Thanks Doug. BTW - I've never seen cane colored cooking grills! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted June 1, 2004 Share Posted June 1, 2004 To get that "Cane" color, you have to leave the grill out in the rain for two or three days. Try and not laugh to hard when I tell you this. Use shaving cream (foam type) and tissue paper. Not toilet paper, but the stuff you wrap gifts up with. Gently work the foam in, and then use the tissue paper and some pressure. DON'T WIPE. Dab and press like you would removing a carpet stain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted June 1, 2004 Share Posted June 1, 2004 does Klipsch still provide grills or cloth for the Heritage speakers? is it listed on their site somewhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3dzapper Posted June 1, 2004 Share Posted June 1, 2004 ---------------- On 6/1/2004 2:56:02 PM Colin wrote: does Klipsch still provide grills or cloth for the Heritage speakers? is it listed on their site somewhere? ---------------- Unfortunately they no longer support us dynasours with cane grills. Gary, I have used Murphy's oil soap and water and stuff like 409. The latter works well with built up grime. Soak the cane and gently rub with the weave. Getting cane wet does not damage it and is actually how it is applied it to antiques when refinishing them. It tightens as it dries. Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougdrake Posted June 1, 2004 Share Posted June 1, 2004 ---------------- On 6/1/2004 2:08:23 PM garymd wrote: Thanks Doug. BTW - I've never seen cane colored cooking grills! ---------------- Glad I could help, Gary!! Call on my anytime... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted June 1, 2004 Author Share Posted June 1, 2004 Thanks for the suggestions (except Doug). I don't know whether to try the shaving cream or 409 first. Where'd you learn that trick, Dean? Must have been one of those "tips for housewives" books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picky Posted June 2, 2004 Share Posted June 2, 2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.4knee Posted June 2, 2004 Share Posted June 2, 2004 OK first try shaving with the 409 but you'll need a strong after-shave lotion to kill the smell and a good supply of Kleenex to mop up the blood. If that does do the trick try the shaving foam, actually just use a Norelco and then go here! http://www.newfoam.com/fabric1.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebes Posted June 2, 2004 Share Posted June 2, 2004 Perhaps a low volume vacum cleaner to suck dust out, and then a very slightly moistened tooth brush to loosen the dirt followed by a cloth to blot up any residual moisture and dirt? I'd probably try to stay away from any cleaning agents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-MAN Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 If they are so badly gone that they cannot reasonably be cleaned by vacuuming, then perhaps you should consider replacing the grill cloth entirely... DM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted June 10, 2004 Share Posted June 10, 2004 What I used on black grills on the '86 Cornwall II's that I just got to remove dust & grit is Bissell Uphostery Cleaner it comes in a blue can with a soft bristle brush head and a button that dispenses the quick drying foam. Usually available at Kmart. The stuff does a killer job in the car as well, great at removing stains from the carpet or fabric seats. I layed the grills down and gently scrubbed them top to bottom and did the opposite sides in woofer mid/tweeter holes let them dry a minute or two you can vacuum after that to remove any pet hair, fuzz or what have you. They will dry completely in a short time and be ready for reinstallation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted June 10, 2004 Author Share Posted June 10, 2004 ---------------- On 6/9/2004 2:19:16 PM D-MAN wrote: If they are so badly gone that they cannot reasonably be cleaned by vacuuming, then perhaps you should consider replacing the grill cloth entirely... DM ---------------- The grills are actually in almost perfect condition. I'm just thinking they could be brightened up a bit with a good cleaning. I think the bissell idea would work well but I'd rather not have to buy one. For now I don't really need to do anything. They look great in my room which isn't very bright anyway. Black grills don't show dirt like the canes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomac Posted June 10, 2004 Share Posted June 10, 2004 Gary, do you have a Dremel? With a #402 Mandrel and a #423 cloth wheel you could be in bisiness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted June 10, 2004 Share Posted June 10, 2004 Gary, it is not a machine it is just a can of stuff available for about $3. Believe me the black grills show the dirt very well especially around the woofer and port holes that why I cleaned them up! They look like new now. I need to replace the cane cloth on my '62's though it is beyond hope I think, but that will be a big job since the cloth is attached to the front motorboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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