ThomBoh Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 I just bought a used set of La Scala AL5 in Walnut and there are a few minor seeming scratches and blemishes in the finish of the veneers. I'm wondering if there is a best practice for repairing these kinds of cosmetic defects? For example, is there a specific oil or other products that is the right match for the modern Heritage series walnut finish? Any tips for repairing cosmetic defects on this particular finish would be greatly appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 pictures would help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomBoh Posted July 29, 2022 Author Share Posted July 29, 2022 (edited) Shown here https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisaic82-klipsch-la-scala-al5-demo-units-full-range?show_listing=true A little more beat up than I would like, but for the price I couldn't pass them up. Hoping to be able to mitigate the cosmetic damage as best I can! Edited July 29, 2022 by ThomBoh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the real Duke Spinner Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 Paint blsck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEH Synergy Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 5 hours ago, the real Duke Spinner said: Paint blsck REALLY? you would paint those black? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the real Duke Spinner Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 Simply an option Unable to view pix as Auction has expired if you do not like Black. Paint White. 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HPower Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 Maybe we all would like to see another pair of "smurf" LSs. 🤔 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomBoh Posted July 31, 2022 Author Share Posted July 31, 2022 19 hours ago, the real Duke Spinner said: Simply an option Unable to view pix as Auction has expired if you do not like Black. Paint White. 😀 Whoops, sorry. Working photos here: https://imgur.com/a/OuBnlLR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the real Duke Spinner Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 There is a touch up Marker style pen they sell to fix that minor stufflotsa colors to choose from something will be close Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 1 hour ago, ThomBoh said: Whoops, sorry. Working photos here: https://imgur.com/a/OuBnlLR This Brand of scratch remover will work ,Trade Secret , available on Amazon .... https://www.tradesecret.ca/?page_id=317 however you will have to buy the Fill Sticks as well as the bottle of the .scratch remover 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMurg Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 I've been made a believer in Trade Secret scratch remover thanks to @OO1. Scroll down near the bottom on page 1 of this thread to see the before and after on the top panel from a 1981 Belle Klipsch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomBoh Posted July 31, 2022 Author Share Posted July 31, 2022 14 hours ago, MMurg said: I've been made a believer in Trade Secret scratch remover thanks to @OO1. Scroll down near the bottom on page 1 of this thread to see the before and after on the top panel from a 1981 Belle Klipsch. Thanks for the suggestion! It looks to have worked really nicely in your case. One thing I haven't been able to find much definitive information on: how are the current heritage walnut finishes done? Are they lacquer like your Belles? Are they oiled? I've read a few places that people suggest Tung Oil. It's not clear to me if that's an appropriate suggestion for the current finishes or perhaps for older finishes that were oil based? If anyone has any definitive information on the modern finishes that would be helpful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMurg Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 All recent generations of Heritage are lacquer finish. I believe oiled finishes were only offered on these vintage models up to the "II" versions (except the La Scala) or around the same time for those that didn't have a II designation (late ‘90s) - Heresy, Cornwall, Belle Klipsch, La Scala, Klipschorn, Forte, Chorus, Quartet, kg1, kg2, kg3 and kg4. The La Scala was the exception where oiled finishes were dropped with the II version. (Someone correct me if I missed some.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 I've used the raw walnut technique a number of times and it always seems to work for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomBoh Posted August 1, 2022 Author Share Posted August 1, 2022 On 7/31/2022 at 12:19 PM, MMurg said: All recent generations of Heritage are lacquer finish. I believe oiled finishes were only offered on these vintage models up to the "II" versions (except the La Scala) or around the same time for those that didn't have a II designation (late ‘90s) - Heresy, Cornwall, Belle Klipsch, La Scala, Klipschorn, Forte, Chorus, Quartet, kg1, kg2, kg3 and kg4. The La Scala was the exception where oiled finishes were dropped with the II version. (Someone correct me if I missed some.) Awesome, good to know! I see from your Belle thread that the light wood formulation of the liquid is what you used. Do you think you would you choose that again over the dark wood formulation if you were to use it on a modern Walnut La Scala? The finish on the Belles looks similar, but it's always hard to tell with photographs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMurg Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 32 minutes ago, ThomBoh said: Awesome, good to know! I see from your Belle thread that the light wood formulation of the liquid is what you used. Do you think you would you choose that again over the dark wood formulation if you were to use it on a modern Walnut La Scala? The finish on the Belles looks similar, but it's always hard to tell with photographs. Yes, I would use with the light wood formula with the American Walnut finish. Even that did somewhat darken the finish of my Belle. That said, I took a good look at your pictures, and I would suggest you try something else before the Trade Secret if you don't want to darken the finish at all. Since just about all the blemishes on your La Scala are small scratches, I would try using Tibet Almond Stick first (http://tibetalmondstick.net/). It's available on Amazon. It's easy to apply only where needed and has no stain in it. If that doesn't work, then move on to the Trade Secret. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomBoh Posted August 6, 2022 Author Share Posted August 6, 2022 On 8/1/2022 at 4:50 PM, MMurg said: Yes, I would use with the light wood formula with the American Walnut finish. Even that did somewhat darken the finish of my Belle. That said, I took a good look at your pictures, and I would suggest you try something else before the Trade Secret if you don't want to darken the finish at all. Since just about all the blemishes on your La Scala are small scratches, I would try using Tibet Almond Stick first (http://tibetalmondstick.net/). It's available on Amazon. It's easy to apply only where needed and has no stain in it. If that doesn't work, then move on to the Trade Secret. Wow, the tibet almond stick worked wonders on the small blemishes on my other wood veneer furniture. Excited to see how the La Scala clean up when they arrive on Monday! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye_a Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 (edited) Just unboxed my new pair of Forte IVs (Walnut), and I noticed a couple of small scuffs on the front. I'm certain it didn't happen in shipping(boxes and packing-foam are not damaged), and I unboxed them myself, very carefully. A little disappointed, but it will be too much of a hassle to try and return them etc. Any suggestions? I've been looking up the touch-up pens (Varathane, Minwax, etc), but don't want to try anything and make it worse. It seems like a surface-level(veneer) issue (not scratches). I'll look into 'Trade Secret' as well. *sigh* Edited August 6, 2022 by Hawkeye_a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrestonTom Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 I would immediately contact who ever sold them to you. You paid a sizable amount and that appears to be way beyond a small scuff. Good luck with it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter P. Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 I would try applying some Lemon Oil. It will immediately soak into the scratched, unfinished fibers and darken them without changing the rest of the finish. Not sure? Test the lemon oil on the bottom of the cabinet first. If you want to try a Minwax Blend-Fil pencil, press hard so the wax fills the scratch. Then rub your finger over the filled spot. Finger heat softens the wax and allows it to fill the scratch while the rubbing removes the excess. Again, if you're not sure of the color match, try it on the bottom of the cabinet first. It's common to buy a couple different colors at the same time to test for a best match. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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