001 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 i have a set of OW fortes (oiled walnut) bought from the original owner & they have never been oiled or sprayed with anything, just wiped off from time to time. what is the best way to care for these types of finishes? i have read about linseed oil but want to be sure of the best product or procedure. they look like new with no signs of drying or fading. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 (edited) i like to use BLO ( Boiled linseed oil ) when refinishing my klipsch speakers. this is after i sand them down. Edited January 28, 2014 by Budman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sancho Panza Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Fine furniture oil is what the Instruction Manual calls for; have used Lemon Oil on mine for over 20 years; good for maintenance, but not for cleaning/restoration. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunburnwilly Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Fine furniture oil is what the Instruction Manual calls for; have used Lemon Oil on mine for over 20 years; good for maintenance, but not for cleaning/restoration. +1 lemon oil for maintenance . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sancho Panza Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 BLO is great for M1 & M14 Walnut Rifle stocks, so, I'm sure would be fine to restore. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
001 Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 thanks for the quick replies. they definantly dont need to be sanded or refinished, the stain is just about perfect. just want to maintain them the best i can as i plan to keep them for a very long time. they are my first set of the heritage line & im blown away by the sound they produce on just a basic 90wpc onkyo receiver. where do i get lemon oil? just a standard brand sold at walmart? or is it something special? my other klipsch are the clear coated type, oak kg 5.5 or cf-4 in black satin. just wipe em off with a damp cloth & they are good to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunburnwilly Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 where do i get lemon oil? I get it from the local True Value Hardware . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricktate Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Watco oil conditioner type is good to......Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 I think that you need to use BLO an dthen maintain them with lemon oil. I have always used BLO and then had them cleaned with Murphy Oil soap for regaular cleaning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
001 Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 (edited) thanks guys, will look into the BLO & lemon oil. but didnt i read somewhere that murphys oil soap is one of the worst things for this type of wood? thought i read someone said its ok for laquered or varnished types of wood but on anything else it will soak into its not suggested. Edited January 30, 2014 by klipschfancf4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMcD Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 I have ranted about how bad the stuff is. You wouldn't lather up a bar of Ivory and use it on any wood product. One because it is soap and two because it is water. Both are bad for wood. The caustic part of MOS is a bit different than Ivory but still very caustic and while Ivory uses fat, MOS uses an oil. I you read the label and MOS website, it is only to be used on something like an oak floor with a very thick coat of varnish -- and probably a lot of dirt. That way it can't get to the oak floor. Your speaker don't have that good a seal at all. MOS? No, no, no, a thousand times, no. WMcD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
001 Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 thanks, yep yours was what i read about it being caustic & like actual soap. i will save the MOS for my kitchen cabinets. looks like BLO or some good lemon oil is what i will use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Tung oil worked awesome for my oiled oak Forte IIs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.almquist Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 I've used Old English oil on my Klipschorns and fine furniture for years and have always been very satisfied. Keeps the veneer and wood finishes from drying out and looks very good without collecting a gummy finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 I have ranted about how bad the stuff is. You wouldn't lather up a bar of Ivory and use it on any wood product. One because it is soap and two because it is water. Both are bad for wood. The caustic part of MOS is a bit different than Ivory but still very caustic and while Ivory uses fat, MOS uses an oil. I you read the label and MOS website, it is only to be used on something like an oak floor with a very thick coat of varnish -- and probably a lot of dirt. That way it can't get to the oak floor. Your speaker don't have that good a seal at all. MOS? No, no, no, a thousand times, no. WMcD So what do we need to use to clean them on a regular basis? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricktate Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 I would recommend Watco rejuvenating oil.......I had problems with blo being rough after watco cleaned that off and left better finish I think. Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runninshine Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I read somewhere that Klipsch recommends Watco Rejuve oil. I've used that on all my walnut speakers and they look beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loudandclear Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 How often do you apply to your speakers, runninshine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustangerfourlife Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 i just found this stuff at a antique store called Kramers's Best Antique Improver. Its all Natural,made by hand museum quailty.....Its works great on my walnut oiled cw ll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Howard's products are good too. I have used them on all of my speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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