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HELP...Bubble Wrap Marks in PIANO BLACK Speakers??

I just purchased a pair of Piano Black speakers here on Audiogon. I received them today (9/12/06) nicely packed and carefully wrapped with bubble wrap. As I unpacked & unraveled the bubble wrap from each speaker, I noticed the bubble wrap left round shaped dot marks on the Piano Black finish of each speaker. It is not something that can be felt with the finger, so I thought it would wash off easily.

I tried cleaning with water, Windex & Orange BLAST Auto/Shop degreaser. Nothing worked. Then I tried Liquid Glass auto polish and Zymol cleaner wax. Still, I can't remove the bubble wrap markings. I even tried 70% rubbing alcohol in a tiny back corner. That did not work either.

I'm getting a bit nervous now, since these speakers were stored several months in this wrapping and they're all covered with the marks like leopard spots. I don't know if the marks will come out now, or how the Seller will respond to this. He is aware of the marks, but not that I can't get them out. I'd really like to remove the marks and to keep the speakers. Does anyone have suggestions for a cleaner for this?
tekhifi
avguygeorge
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I own Wilson Sophia 2's. They come wrapped in a plastic peel-off coat. They warn you to not leave this plastic sheet coating on to long. Temp and humidity up and downs may be why the bubble imprints are there in the first place,thus,tough to remove. Also, maybe the bubble-wrap was "dirty" to some extent before hand?? I think these may have been wrapped longer than stated, before shipping? I too would be angry, and then some!!!!
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ryder
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I have no clue how the bubble wrap can leave permanent marks on the piano finish of the speakers. Since you have tried various methods without any degrees of success, I would stop trying. You won't know as you may do more harm than good. As some posters have suggested, it may be wise to contact a piano store that refurbishes/reconditions used pianos. They would have a better idea on how to solve your problem. Normally they would grind of visible scratches and respray using special paint. If you do not want all this hassle you might want to contact the seller.
tekhifi OP
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Elizabeth:
I'm intrigued by your Meguire's "Scratch X" suggestion. Have you tried this before on piano finished speakers? I do not have any diapers, but would MicroFiber cloth work? That's what I use on my car.
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dweller
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I just purchased a used Music Hall MMF-7 with black piano finish (came covered in bubble wrap).

While installing a new cartridge, I noticed the circles mentioned by Tekhifi.

They are small and not noticable without high intensity light.

This answers the riddle, however...
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