K5SS Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Hello all! I happened to swing into a pawn shop that I frequent in my never ending search for Klipsch speakers. Low and behold, they have a RC-7, 2 RF-7's and a RSW-15 all in cherry. Here is my problem; they made me an offer that I can't really refuse but the cabinets have scratches from being moved multiple times. From what I can tell, none of the scratches are that bad but I am very particular about my equipment since everything is exposed in my living room. Just looking for some advise on covering up the majority of the scratches? What is a proven method? I am pretty pumped about this deal so I will probably go in tomorrow to pick everything up if I can figure out a way to reduce the appearance of the scratches. I might even have them professionally stained down the road. Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wstrickland1 Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Oh man I just picked those things up for a song. Sorry about that bro... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted September 17, 2014 Moderators Share Posted September 17, 2014 Oh man I just picked those things up for a song. Sorry about that bro... LOL....you are bad Billy....so bad. Not sure about any "proven" ways of removing scratches from wood laminate. Here is my problem; they made me an offer that I can't really refuse I'm bad....If it were me, if you haven't already agreed on a price, I would show up with cash in hand with less than they offered and see what they say and be prepared to walk out if they say no. You can always come back with more money. However if this deal is less than $1500, you might not even want to try and negotiate. Just take the deal and run. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I have been using Old English Scratch Cover for light woods with my cherry RB-75's for a few months now. I wipe it on about once a month and it really does hide the "surface" scratches pretty well. Bill 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzydog Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Does that series of reference have the coat of lacquer over the stain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K5SS Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share Posted September 17, 2014 I should have snapped some pictures but it slipped my mind. Thanks for the info so far guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage_Head Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 If its really bad you could refinsh it. Sand it down and spray it with high gloss topcoat. Thats a big job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick J B Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Are the scratches in the finish, or the veneer itself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K5SS Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share Posted September 17, 2014 I am going to head back tomorrow for a more thorough evaluation but it appears that the scratches are on the veneer. I will snap a few pictures. I will probably end up buying them anyway, could be a fun refinishing project next summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanm84 Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Are they scratches that penetrate the wood grain or a compression type of scratch where something dull worked the wood surface? If penetrating, I might check into a crayon type wood filler that you can scrape into the surface and buff out a bit. If compression, I might consider placing a towel over the scratches and use an iron to raise the indent. I think either of those choices don't force you to do any major refinishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzydog Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 (edited) If compression, I might consider placing a towel over the scratches and use an iron to raise the indent.I've used this technique successfully on a gunstock, but I've never attempted it on veneer. Note that the towel must be damp to generate the steam needed to raise the dent. I used a soldering iron, not a clothes iron.Edit: the gunstock in my example was stripped of finish at the time I applied steam. Edited September 17, 2014 by FuzzyDog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K5SS Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share Posted September 17, 2014 Hmm. I will have to do a little more reading but that sounds promising. It basically looks like movers or their previous owners just weren't careful handling them. I just hope I can live with the damage for a while. I would really love to bring them home tomorrow morning. I have never even heard the 3 models in person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted September 18, 2014 Moderators Share Posted September 18, 2014 I have never even heard the 3 models in person. It's safe to say you will look like this for awhile :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Be ready to do the dean g mods to follow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Would love to see some photos. Better repair advice after that for sure!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K5SS Posted September 18, 2014 Author Share Posted September 18, 2014 I'd still prefer to find a local set of mint RF-63's but beggars can't be choosers;) From reading your signatures and reviews, the Dean G mod is in my near future. It will be fun testing my B&W ASW650, SVS 16-46 PCI and RSW-15 side by side by side. Fun days ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K5SS Posted September 18, 2014 Author Share Posted September 18, 2014 I think this is the technique I am going to go with: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=snYlLmBZ60g Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wstrickland1 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 I can't get on youtube at work so I'll check it out when I get home. I have a pair of cherry RF 7's, an RC 7 and an RSW 15 that has some scratches. In my situation it's not that big of a deal but I would like to fix them if possible. I wish there was some type furniture pen or something like that for the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K5SS Posted September 18, 2014 Author Share Posted September 18, 2014 I have decided to pass on the deal, just can't get over the damage. They are at Creighton's Pawn in Lynnwood WA. They just posted them on CL for $1,995 but they offered to sell them to me for $1,550, exactly what they paid for them 4 months ago. It is a great deal, just not for me. Someone go and buy them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted September 18, 2014 Moderators Share Posted September 18, 2014 $1,995 but they offered to sell them to me for $1,550 I'd walk too since it's not under $1500. LOL Just kidding. Good price for that setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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