"The Heat is On" -- ALERT


In answer to Sean's thread "The Heat is On", I mentioned using armor-all or similar, solvent containing products, to treat the rubber surroundings of speaker drivers.

PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS!!!

I just got feedback that this has caused premature ageing (rubbers losing elasticity & cracking). Many thanks to the kind A'goner who took the trouble to e-mail me...

My humble apologies & again, BANISH the idea COMPLETELY.
gregm

Showing 1 response by subaruguru

Oh man....Armor-All is an AQUAEOUS product containing a monomer that binds a single-molecule layer over vinyl and similar plastics. I don't think there's ANY silicone in it!
The problem with speakers is that some surrounds are made of butyl rubber, for which Armor-All doesn't act as intended.
On vinyl it's great for sealing/protecting the surface.
Silicone mixtures simply COVER surfaces, shining 'em up (tires, etc.). Armor-All shines up vinyl, etc., by returning it to an ultra-smooth surface that reflects light.