miketyler Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 These two La Scalas needed attention. I was just going to quick sand and paint but my obsession with removing every nick and repairing every edge has taken over. I'd like to finish them in the identical satin black that my THX Ultra 2's are. Any recommendations on this? I was thinking of the SEM product called Hot Rod Black but thought that might actually be over kill. Cabinets will be smooth with no texture. Thoughts or recommendations on paint to use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trogdor420 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Are you sanding the front and into the doghouse? I have been contemplating doing mine, but I fear how much effort it will require.Sent from my SM-N900W8 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketyler Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share Posted August 9, 2017 Yes, one had some damage on the upper front. Having to do some minor filling but most of the work on top and sides of the cabinets. Any idea what paint Klipsch uses in production on Ultra 2 systems? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketyler Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share Posted August 9, 2017 Also a pneumatic DA sander with 80 and 120 sanding discs will make quick work of the old finish. I'm filling using Dolphin Glaze, sanding, then applying a black surfacer to the cabinets before blocking down before paint. The innner walls and doghouse has little damage so i plan to lightly hand sand and scuff those areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trogdor420 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Not sure what paint they use. I want to sand and stain mine a nice, dark brown. I have a quote from a furniture refinisher for 800-1000$ Canadian for the pair. That includes sanding, filling and multiple coats of stain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MookieStl Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 if you do a search on this forum for "Black Betty", you will find a nice pair of black LS's that member Matthews redid. He went with a higher gloss than I am assuming you want, but gives some insight into the process he used. He also added grills. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avguytx Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Valspar satin black is what I used on the KLF-30's I had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 46 minutes ago, MookieStl said: if you do a search on this forum for "Black Betty", you will find a nice pair of black LS's that member Matthews redid. He went with a higher gloss than I am assuming you want, but gives some insight into the process he used. He also added grills. Those are sexy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketyler Posted August 10, 2017 Author Share Posted August 10, 2017 Indeed they are. Pix of the speakers with valspar paint? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Somewhere @mustang guy did one of the best restoration threads I have ever read, step-by-step and detailed with text and pictures. The LS's he restored were in really bad shape and they looked great afterwards. I'll see if I can find it tomorrow or maybe MGuy will stop by and give us the link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketyler Posted September 24, 2017 Author Share Posted September 24, 2017 I ended up using SEM Hot Rod Black. Came out ok I think. I now need a source for the copper “Klipsch” name plates. Is there a source for these? I have already seen the ones on eBay that are copper place with decal that’s been clear-coated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avguytx Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Right here... no affiliation. Unless you want to pay more for originals. https://m.ebay.com/itm/Klipsch-speaker-badges-emblems-/182760324630?hash=item2a8d5d3e16%3Ag%3ABaIAAOSw0OxZt6nS&_trkparms=pageci%3A1ef15996-a192-11e7-b695-74dbd180bd29%7Cparentrq%3Ab6aec82a15e0aa42eb4721d1ffccc0bd%7Ciid%3A6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketyler Posted September 25, 2017 Author Share Posted September 25, 2017 Yes, saw those. They are decals applied to copper plate then clear coated. They will work but I sent a request in to Klipsch to see what they have available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Innocent_George Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Most likely Klipsch will not have anything besides the new Jubilee logo that they use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avguytx Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 They only have the new pie logo. EBay will be about your only option for originals at big money or less for something that looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muel Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 The current pie logo looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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