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

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Tvad:
Thanks for the vinegar tip. I tried it... but it did not work. I'm at a loss.
Thanks Guys: All good suggestions, but they didn't work. The speakers are serveral years old, so it is a hard finish. I was told different types of wool are used on buffing wheels and I'm afraid in the wrong hands more damage can be done to the finish and/or drivers. I am reluctant to try a hair dryer in fear of baking the marks on. And lastly, I'm not sure this is women's work (LOL). Keep the suggestions coming, please.
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.