avguytx Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 (edited) I've been searching all online pointed back to the forum about what brand and/or type of paint would be good for redoing the black satin finish Klipsch speakers. Namely, my KLF-30's since they are a little rough around the edges and my wife seems to like that finish better than the medium Oak finish on the CF-3's. :-/ Anyone ever repaint theirs with good results? Edited April 4, 2015 by avguytx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angusruler Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 (edited) I used rustoleum satin canyon black on my chorus II's....worked just fine. Edited April 4, 2015 by angusruler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moray james Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 you don't need a lot so by quality paint and ask for a 38 degree sheen looks best as a satin finish a quality paint shop will know exactly what this is if they don't leave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 (edited) This is from Marshall's (GL/Area51), pinned to the top of this forum room: https://community.klipsch.com/index.php?/topic/144391-klipsch-data-from-glarea51-and-he-credits-others-thanks-mm/ 8. "Lacquer" refers to the application of one or two thin coats of a clearsemi-gloss lacquer sprayed on the cabinet and motor board prior toinstallation of drivers. That lacquer was obtained from various vendorsand currently is a #40 sheen, semi-gloss lacquer from Valspar/OPEC.Lacquer finishes only require a routine wiping off with a clean drycloth to maintain the finish. 9.For "Black Lacquer" finishes, the factory used a #40 sheen lacquerprimer, then #40 sheen black lacquer, with a clear #40 sheen to protectthe black finish. Edited April 5, 2015 by Marvel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stump Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 My brother in law just refinished his Heresy 2's using Zar black satin stain and they came out awesome, they look factory fresh. He's going to do my cabs next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyto Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 At the advise of a manger at a Sherman Williams store I bought a quart of good quality enamel and a good quality small roller to paint my La Scalas. They came out very good. Proper preparation is key. If you are interested to know the exact paint and roller I used let me know and I will look it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max2 Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Funny you ask. When I bought my KLF 30's they came in black satin. I wanted to paint my KG 4's to match. I called Hope and they said Red Devil black Satin. I just might still have the can, but I think that was back in the 90's, so it would be very old. I don't even know if you can still get Red Devil paint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minermark Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Black Satin, Home Depots best "Exterior Blend", Klipsch as well as my EAW stack, 1 Gal should last a life time..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avguytx Posted April 6, 2015 Author Share Posted April 6, 2015 I appreciate the info guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cradeldorf Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 I used a black sharpie. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avguytx Posted April 11, 2015 Author Share Posted April 11, 2015 I wonder if this would work... http://m.lowes.com/pd/Valspar-Quart-Size-Container-Exterior-Satin-Satin-Black-Latex-Base-Paint-Actual-Net-Contents-32-fl-oz/3158885 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paducah Home Theater Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 ask for a 38 degree sheen looks best as a satin finish a quality paint shop will know exactly what this is if they don't leave. I've been trying to get info on this. It seems that if you google this term, only two decent mentions of it came up, and it's this thread and another one you wrote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdog Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 I sprayed good automotive two part acrillic urethane on mine. The prep work was crazy tedious and I will never do it again, but it turned out better and more durable than they ever did from the factory. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiminSTL Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 ^^^ Looks fantastic! But for those of us who may be slightly more "conservative" with our energy expenditure . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Bobdog, I'm with Jim….those look spectacular! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twk123 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 I used a black sharpie. This actually does a great job for small touch ups. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornman Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 From one painter to another, Primo.. all the prep work shows even with this one limited photo.. I assume the Finnish is very hard being a two part urethane.. Congrats Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 The Swedes is even harder. ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stump Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 I sprayed good automotive two part acrillic urethane on mine. The prep work was crazy tedious and I will never do it again, but it turned out better and more durable than they ever did from the factory. This looks incredible, your hard work certainly shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 The Swedes is even harder. ;-) What if we went Dutch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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