DIY - Cleaning Speaker Grills

perfectmax · 10-06-08, 07:17 PM

I figured I throw this out there since speaker grills get dirty over the years and can be a challenge to clean.

Anyway, I decided to go crazy this weekend and really clean the heck out of my door panels & speaker grills.

I started by taking off both door panels (see DIY threads on this) which took no longer than 10 minutes each. Very simple and easy to do.

I then popped out both grills and sprayed Spray and Wash w/ Resolve power on them. Let both sit for a minute and then put them in the washing machine. Make sure the you set your machine to gentle wash/delicates!!! I only left them in for the agitate cycle (i.e. no spin, etc...). Take them out, and rinse in fresh water. After, let them sit in direct sun light for 15 minutes and then take a hair dryer to finish them off. Good as new!

4cruizn · 10-06-08, 07:25 PM

I need to do this on my GS. A few questions: Did you leave the fabric on the metal backing, or peel it off and wash just the fabric separately? I would worry about putting the metal backings in the washer, for fear that they would become bent but I guess the gentle cycle would avoid that. Finally, did you leave the BOSE emblems on or take them off and re-adhere them afterward? I'll either take this chore on or resort to recovering the grilles in black fabric like I did with my coupe... Thanks for the DIY tips. Yours turned out great -- a true perfectionist at work (and I can certainly relate to the obsession).

perfectmax · 10-06-08, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 4cruizn

I need to do this on my GS. A few questions: Did you leave the fabric on the metal backing, or peel it off and wash just the fabric separately? I would worry about putting the metal backings in the washer, for fear that they would become bent but I guess the gentle cycle would avoid that. Finally, did you leave the BOSE emblems on or take them off and re-adhere them afterward? I'll either take this chore on or resort to recovering the grilles in black fabric like I did with my coupe... Thanks for the DIY tips. Yours turned out great -- a true perfectionist at work (and I can certainly relate to the obsession).

Yes, being a perfectionist can sometimes be a curse, but I LOVE a clean car! I left the metal backings on and also the BOSE emblems. BUT, definitely make sure that you put your machine on gentle wash!!! or else...

bboarder711 · 10-06-08, 07:38 PM

Thanks bro for the awesome DIY ill get on this shortly

ymisoqt · 10-06-08, 07:48 PM

That looks great! They look just like my brand new ones, just about $140 cheaper

My rear ones need cleaned badly though, so I'm going to have to try this out....

sbx22 · 10-06-08, 07:59 PM

I'm glad my speaker grills are black. But this is a creative DIY. Great job.

endofmankind · 10-06-08, 08:10 PM

Now that I really took a look at mine ...they are very dirty...thanks for the DIY

92drls · 10-07-08, 05:31 AM

You make mine look so dirty! Now I've got a free mod to do this weekend!

Ouda147 · 10-07-08, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by 92drls

You make mine look so dirty! Now I've got a free mod to do this weekend!

thats what i do, search the site for mods to do for the weekend. Keeps teh wife outta my hair and me outta her way!

MarcD · 10-07-08, 10:28 AM

Nice job- they did come out like new. I would be too chicken to try that, but since you have with success it makes it much easier to attempt. i wonder if placing the grilles in the dishwasher on the top rack would work??

Ouda147 · 10-07-08, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by MarcD

Nice job- they did come out like new. I would be too chicken to try that, but since you have with success it makes it much easier to attempt. i wonder if placing the grilles in the dishwasher on the top rack would work??

i was thinking that too but you might have to be careful about the dishwasher heat melting part of the grill.

samblaze · 10-07-08, 11:00 AM

Very creative OP!!

I'm doing it this weekend too!

ActionJackson · 10-07-08, 12:22 PM

perfectmax; Great job on the DIY. I want to try it myself. I coundn't find the DIY to take the door panels off but it is just 4 screws and the perimeter clips,yes? Thanks.

10-06-08, 07:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
perfectmax Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 113 Car 1: 1995 Legend GS Car 2: 2005 G35 Coupe Car 3: 2006 4runner LTD iTrader: (1)	DIY - Cleaning Speaker Grills I figured I throw this out there since speaker grills get dirty over the years and can be a challenge to clean. Anyway, I decided to go crazy this weekend and really clean the heck out of my door panels & speaker grills. I started by taking off both door panels (see DIY threads on this) which took no longer than 10 minutes each. Very simple and easy to do. I then popped out both grills and sprayed Spray and Wash w/ Resolve power on them. Let both sit for a minute and then put them in the washing machine. Make sure the you set your machine to gentle wash/delicates!!! I only left them in for the agitate cycle (i.e. no spin, etc...). Take them out, and rinse in fresh water. After, let them sit in direct sun light for 15 minutes and then take a hair dryer to finish them off. Good as new! __________________ Owned / Own: 1986 Volvo GLE 1994 Toyota 4runner 1995 Acura Legend GS 1997 Nissan Maxima SE 2001 Honda Insight 2002 Nissan Pathfinder SE 2003 BMW 325CI 2006 Toyota 4runner LTD 2005 G35 6-spd Coupe Last edited by perfectmax : 10-07-08 at 08:14 AM.

10-06-08, 07:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
4cruizn Road Trip King Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 4,570 Car 1: 1994 LS coupe 6-spd Car 2: 1994 GS sedan 6-spd iTrader: (15)	I need to do this on my GS. A few questions: Did you leave the fabric on the metal backing, or peel it off and wash just the fabric separately? I would worry about putting the metal backings in the washer, for fear that they would become bent but I guess the gentle cycle would avoid that. Finally, did you leave the BOSE emblems on or take them off and re-adhere them afterward? I'll either take this chore on or resort to recovering the grilles in black fabric like I did with my coupe... Thanks for the DIY tips. Yours turned out great -- a true perfectionist at work (and I can certainly relate to the obsession). __________________ Facebook Me

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ymisoqt r a w r Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 1,715 Car 1: 95 Acura Legend iTrader: (6)	That looks great! They look just like my brand new ones, just about $140 cheaper My rear ones need cleaned badly though, so I'm going to have to try this out.... __________________ MyFacebook

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sbx22 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NorCal Posts: 232 Car 1: 1992 Acura Legend LS Coupe iTrader: (0)	I'm glad my speaker grills are black. But this is a creative DIY. Great job. __________________ Modification List: Some Stuff

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endofmankind Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: usa Posts: 282 Car 1: 94 legend gs iTrader: (0)	Now that I really took a look at mine ...they are very dirty...thanks for the DIY __________________ http://img1.jurko.net/avatar_4424.gif

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92drls Factory Freak! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Springfield MO Posts: 1,289 Car 1: JDM KA8 5sp Car 2: Lincoln LS8 RIP iTrader: (0)	You make mine look so dirty! Now I've got a free mod to do this weekend! __________________

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MarcD Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 707 Car 1: 1995 Acura Legend LS coupe 6MT Car 2: 94 Legend LS coupe Car 3: 2005 GMC Yukon iTrader: (0)	Nice job- they did come out like new. I would be too chicken to try that, but since you have with success it makes it much easier to attempt. i wonder if placing the grilles in the dishwasher on the top rack would work?? __________________

10-07-08, 11:00 AM	#12 (permalink)
samblaze Sherwood on Type F Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lakewood, OH Posts: 2,727 iTrader: (10)	Very creative OP!! I'm doing it this weekend too! __________________ 86 Saab 900S Coupe 5MT 94 Acura Legend GS 6MT 04 Subaru Forester XS 4EAT Sig by Double Glow

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ActionJackson Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New Port Richey,Florida Posts: 438 Car 1: 1979 MGB Car 2: 1991 Sedan LS Car 3: 1993 Coupe LS 6MT iTrader: (1)	perfectmax; Great job on the DIY. I want to try it myself. I coundn't find the DIY to take the door panels off but it is just 4 screws and the perimeter clips,yes? Thanks. __________________ Bring your Legend to Florida for Vacation!!! We need the tourists. Come on down, the weathers great. No snow tires needed.

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