Maximus89 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 So I want to use Howard's Restor a Finish to fix up an RC-7 in Cherry that has pretty bad scratches on the sides and bottom of the cabinet. But, I was curious if I used Walnut or Dark Walnut if it would actually change the Cherry stain into Walnut or will it just leave it slightly darker with dark filled in scratches? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 It will not change the cherry stain into walnut. Especially if you are just wiping it on with a smooth cloth. If you were using steel wool, it would have more of an effect, but still not dramatic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus89 Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share Posted February 27, 2017 Just now, jimjimbo said: It will not change the cherry stain into walnut. Especially if you are just wiping it on with a smooth cloth. If you were using steel wool, it would have more of an effect, but still not dramatic. Thank you, Jim. I do plan on using the steel wool as the scratches are pretty severe. That's quite alright, though. I'll just stick with cherry. Klipsch speakers in walnut are just so damn sexy, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus89 Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share Posted February 27, 2017 17 minutes ago, jimjimbo said: It will not change the cherry stain into walnut. Especially if you are just wiping it on with a smooth cloth. If you were using steel wool, it would have more of an effect, but still not dramatic. Another quick question. If i still went ahead and bought the Walnut Restor-A-Finish due to having more walnut furniture in my house to use it on, would it still work to take out the scratches of the cherry RC-7? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 If the scratches are severe as you stated, don't expect magic.....I would only advise using 0000 steel wool. You can let the Howard's sit on the surface for a few minutes after application with the steel wool, and then wipe in one direction with a smooth cotton cloth. Let sit another couple of minutes, and wipe again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtr20 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 To really change the color of the stain and eliminate most of the scratches, you would need to sand down the cabinet to the point when the stain is gone and you are left with bare wood (do at your own risk). Then you would need stain it with a walnut stain. Keep in mind stains look different on different kinds of wood, so putting a walnut stain on a cherry veneer probably won't look exactly like klipsch' s walnut finish speakers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus89 Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share Posted February 27, 2017 Yeah, that's more work than I'd like to put into it right now. I'm fine with using Howard's cherry to get all the scratches out, but if it doesn't work, I'll go the sanding route only if I decide to re-sell due to poor timbre match with my Forte's and help fund a single Heresy in WO as a center or a pair of FII or CII to use as mains and allowing my current Forte's to be used as front and rear center in a 6.1 set up. I know it's basically impossible to match another speaker finish, so that idea is out the window. Was just curious how strong Howard's Restore-A-Finish was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtr20 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 I've used Howard's several times on oak speakers, works really well on faded finishes and the scratches. Don't forget to use something to protect it like a finish oil or Howard's restore a finish wax. I love this wax. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus89 Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share Posted February 27, 2017 "Feed N Wax" Wood polish and conditioner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Short of sanding, which is a bit risky, there really is no magic potion, unfortunately....Howard's is good, I have used it a lot, and will continue to. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 4 minutes ago, Maximus89 said: "Feed N Wax" Wood polish and conditioner? that's the one 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 If surface scratches, use Old English Scratch Cover for Light Wood. If deep, sanding and re-staining might be in order. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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