Schmidty Posted October 3, 2002 Share Posted October 3, 2002 I got a friend whose Dad owns a pretty big dance club. He had a live band one night and wanted to use my RSW-15 for more bass. He said he would put it where no one could damage it and he took full responsibility for it so I let him. I got to the club before closing and saw them sitting next to the bar with a pitcher on it! To say the least I was upset. Right now I have rings where the pitchers were sitting, drip marks where the finish came off, and a few scratch marks. My question is how to repair them. If anyone has any ideas please help. Thanks, Schmidty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prodj101 Posted October 3, 2002 Share Posted October 3, 2002 I would be at the point of killing! no, j/k lol. I would say collect some money off of him, and bring it to a finishing shop. the only way to fix that is to get it re-veneered, which means stripping the old veneer, and puting new stuff on. I use my SF-2's, 1's, and RSW-15 as a whole set to DJ with too, and I am extremely carful not to let anything to happen to them, or let anyone happen to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEAR Posted October 3, 2002 Share Posted October 3, 2002 The real wood finish is very very thin on the RSW15,as it is on the Reference series Klipsch.If the top has only minor scratches use some wood scratch removed(to hid them)if the scratches are major go get the family 450cc chainsaw and go get some pay back. This is why I NEVER EVER lend anyone any of my gear,well unless they also let me try their high end gear. Ask some "experts" at Home Depot how to eliminate(hide)the scratches.I am not any expert in this field.Ah get the chain saw out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schmidty Posted October 3, 2002 Author Share Posted October 3, 2002 Thanks for your suggestions. Do you have any idea how much it costs to get it re-veneered? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prodj101 Posted October 4, 2002 Share Posted October 4, 2002 it will probably be pricey, because veneer alone is expensive, plus to have it done proffesionaly. does it matter though, make the damager pay for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BobG Posted October 4, 2002 Share Posted October 4, 2002 It will not need new veneer, but will need to be light sanded and relacquered. I am not a wood finishing expert, but a local furniture repair shop should be able to handle this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenratboy Posted October 4, 2002 Share Posted October 4, 2002 I am really sorry to say this, but it seems retarded to let home stuff be used in a enviorment like that However, it was nice of you and your friend promiced to take care of it, so that is the real fact here, not the last sentence. Just to this: Next time you are in a club or whatever, go to the stage and wipe your finger 1 foot across the floor. You will feel a bunch of dirt/sand-stuff. That is what the stuff comes in contact with. Well, I hope you can find a cheap, effective way to get your speakers back to normal. HEY! You could refinish them in another finish and have a one of a kind Klipsch! Do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenratboy Posted October 4, 2002 Share Posted October 4, 2002 Oh, unless he is an @$$hole, he should accept the bill and return a check. It is his responcibility. You are already spending the time to fix/find how to fix it, so he owes you the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDBRbuilder Posted October 5, 2002 Share Posted October 5, 2002 If the finish on your speaker is an oil finish instead of a laquer finish, then take a soft, clean rag that is DAMPENED in alcohol (NOT SOAKED, mind you, but DAMPENED...MOIST), and rub across the finish with it gently back and forth...the rings from the water stains may just disappear...if they do, then give it a VERY LIGHT sanding with a very fine grit sandpaper(320 grit)and re-apply an oil to it. Pretty simple fix. Then send your buddy a bill...he still owes you...no matter WHO fixes the speaker...and learn a lesson from this...don't do it again!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenratboy Posted October 5, 2002 Share Posted October 5, 2002 What is under the veneer? Is it the plywood (particle board?) for the cabenet, or another layer of something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schmidty Posted October 5, 2002 Author Share Posted October 5, 2002 scrach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenratboy Posted October 5, 2002 Share Posted October 5, 2002 How deep is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenratboy Posted October 5, 2002 Share Posted October 5, 2002 How deep is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BobG Posted October 7, 2002 Share Posted October 7, 2002 HDBR... No more oil finish. That sub has Lacquer finish and it will be damaged by alcohol rubdown. Under the veneer is 3/4" MDF and on the inside of that is more veneer. The double veneer keeps the cabinets from warping from changes in humidity and temperature over long periods of time. Another unique feature of Klisch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEAR Posted October 7, 2002 Share Posted October 7, 2002 BobG, "The double veneer keeps the cabinets from warping from changes in humidity and temperature over long periods of time. Another unique feature of Klipsch!" LOL NO ITS NOT UNIQUE TO KLIPSCH DUH Dynaudio uses double veneer in the Contour series and up,with much thicker and higher quality finish.The Klipsch finish looks and feels like paper covering compared to the durable and gorgeous Rosewood or Bird Eye Maple.The Dynaudio finish has a 3D depth to it! LOL BobG sorry to bust up the party before it starts. I know a thing or two about audio you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prodj101 Posted October 7, 2002 Share Posted October 7, 2002 lol, I have to admit, that is kidna dishonest. A real nice finish is the finish of those B&W nautilus series birds eye and tigerwood. Smooth as satin, and drop dead georgus, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schmidty Posted October 7, 2002 Author Share Posted October 7, 2002 Since I want to re-lacquer the finish, how do I get rid of the spots before I do it? Should I sand it down? Is there any special lacquer I should use? Thanks for your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenratboy Posted October 7, 2002 Share Posted October 7, 2002 I want to LICK some B&W's. Well, at least touch them!!! I have seen and heard the 801's driven by Krell. Oh so nice!!! BobG, you might want to go back and change Klisch to Klipsch How thick is the veneer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluless Posted October 8, 2002 Share Posted October 8, 2002 schmitty- I would strongly suggest having a professional do the restoration. If you don't know what you are doing you could really flock things up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BobG Posted October 8, 2002 Share Posted October 8, 2002 The "p" is back in. Guess we'll keep it. No doubt about it, the Dynaudio line offers some great products. So does the B&W 800 series. I believe you'll find the ratio of those prices to Klipsch prices MUCH greater than the ratio of their veneer thickness to that of Klipsch. Apples to apples and all that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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