bkwa1959 Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 I have a pair of 1985 Belles in walnut and I am going to replace trim on tops and refinish cabinets,I have a chip from trim to try and match color.Has anyone refinished their Belles and if so any help as to what brand to use ,I am also going to replace the AB crossovers with ALK universal crossovers and plan on changing zip cord type wires from drivers.Any information would be helpful,thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 When you say "refinish" what does that mean to you? Removing all current finish, sanding, restaining, etc? Or does it mean rejuvenating? For the latter, I have used Howards Restor A Finish with great success, either the Walnut, or Dark Walnut colors. I use 0000 steel wool, rub with the grain, let it sit for 3-4 minutes, then wipe dry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkwa1959 Posted July 17, 2015 Author Share Posted July 17, 2015 I want to sand to remove light scratches and a ring from cup sitting on speakers,I am also replacing trim around the top and would like to get a close match.Thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 The Howards is what you want to use then. For light scratches and water ring, that and 0000 steel wool is the ticket. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkwa1959 Posted July 17, 2015 Author Share Posted July 17, 2015 Thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevenarrow Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 the veneer is pretty thin. I would recommend a light 'sanding' with very fine steel wool and a fresh rub of Danish Oil. Anything heavier and you will run through the wood veneer. This will get the scratches out and will lessen the contrast for the cup ring. I fear anything further is a complete strip and re-veneer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevenarrow Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 When you say "refinish" what does that mean to you? Removing all current finish, sanding, restaining, etc? Or does it mean rejuvenating? For the latter, I have used Howards Restor A Finish with great success, either the Walnut, or Dark Walnut colors. I use 0000 steel wool, rub with the grain, let it sit for 3-4 minutes, then wipe dry. Do you find that the 'Walnut' colours darken the veneer somewhat? I always tend to use a natural (uncoloured) oil just to bring back the depth the the grain... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 The walnut is quite light and is a good match for most of the Klipsch walnut veneer that I have worked with. If you wipe it off right away there would be a very very small color change. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkwa1959 Posted July 19, 2015 Author Share Posted July 19, 2015 Thanks to the members who gave advice with my questions,I have removed grills,side panels and middle and floor risers to be able to steel wool and use Howard's Restore- Finish to all cabinets,replaced trim that had pieces missing with walnut trim that and everything looks great,waiting on new crossovers from ALK.My speakers had the AB crossovers and was recommended that they be replaced,so I ordered a pair of ALK universal crossovers.I will try and post pictures when finish,crossovers are at least 4 weeks from delivery.Thanks again for everyone's help. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevenarrow Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 good work. A little oil rub once a year will keep them amazing for a long time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sancho Panza Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 I try to rub mine much more often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkwa1959 Posted September 16, 2015 Author Share Posted September 16, 2015 (edited) Finally finished with my Klipsch Belles speakers,I bought them from the original owner and due to a couple of moves they needed a little TLC. These had the AB crossovers and 1 tweeter was not working,after doing some searching here and a couple of other sites I decided to replace the crossovers with ALK universal/cornscala crossovers and ALK tweeters with Eliptrac horn tweeters.While waiting for the crossovers I did a light sanding and refinish to cabinets and I also replaced the walnut trim along top front and sides,then added 12ga copper wires to all drivers.I had a small chip on back top right corner and I used some of the original trim from the pcs I removed from sides. I was able to get a close match to the grain and it turned out ok.I will try and post some pictures. Edited September 16, 2015 by Bobby Wilson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedcrankcammer Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Bobby Wilson, Your pictures are upside down! That looks like a Velodyne HGS Sub, I have a pair of the HGS-18IIs Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkwa1959 Posted September 16, 2015 Author Share Posted September 16, 2015 How do I flip the pictures, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djk Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 At Photobucket you click on edit, and then orientation to rotate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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