**SOLD** Heresy III Scratches & Re-Finishing

[jayu969]

Morning all,

 

I have just purchased 2 Walnut Heresy III's that were purchased from different folks that were using them as center channels.  I was able to save a TON of money this way however I need to deal with a few things.

 

1) One of the speakers was a B-stock with a slightly lighter shade of walnut.  The 3rd pictures shows the based which is the correct shade and the speakers which is lighter shade.

 

2) This same B-stock speaker has some scratches from the previous owner's cat (see photos).

 

I am not a master re-finisher and was looking for some help on best way to remove/hide the scratches AND also possible to add a mold stain to both speakers in order to get them to match.

 

The B-stock speaker is shown in attached photos.  The A-stock speaker with the correct walnut veneer/finish has been shipped,but not yet arrived.

 

I would also like to keep the speakers as close to stock looking as possible for future re-sale.

Edited April 3, 2016 by jayu969

[willland]

Jay,

 

Try this first and then go from there.

 

 

My cherry RB-75's have a few surface scratches and the OE did a great job in camouflaging the scratches.

 

Bill

[willland]

I would normally suggest OE Scratch Cover for dark woods with walnut but yours are a bit lighter than "usual".

 

Bill

[jayu969]

Thanks for the feedback...I ordered both light and dark.

[ricktate]

You could also try WATCO rejuvenating oil.....I have used that brand for staining and rejuvenating projects. Rick

[Alex L]

My cat has also had some fun with my Heresy III speakers although, admittedly, not nearly as bad as in the photo you posted. I have used the miniwax touch pen (Golden Oak) to great effect though. Completely erased the scratched. Looks brand new.

 

Removing the grille made my cat lose interest in the speakers.