jcn3 Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 I've found a pair of Forte IIIs in natural cherry for sale. The problem is that the finish is damaged from water or cleaning chemicals. Picture is attached. How were the Forte III in natural cherry finished? How is best to go about restoring them? Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 Don't know but if the white stuff is on the surface or not would spray or wipe with vinegar to remove. Guess cleaning then we can see more. @jcn3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 Maybe even some dawn detergent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcn3 Posted October 25, 2022 Author Share Posted October 25, 2022 31 minutes ago, billybob said: Don't know but if the white stuff is on the surface or not would spray or wipe with vinegar to remove. Guess cleaning then we can see more. @jcn3 haven't seen the speakers yet, so not exactly sure of the situation. the question is whether i can simply use watco and some steel wool to fix the problem or if it requires more significant effort (i.e. sand and/or strip). asking price is $1500 which doesn't seem too bad if the refinishing effort is on the smaller side. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcn3 Posted October 26, 2022 Author Share Posted October 26, 2022 @Chief bonehead -- sorry to bother you on this one. What is the finish on "natural cherry"? Is it oil-based? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipsch Employees Chief bonehead Posted October 26, 2022 Klipsch Employees Share Posted October 26, 2022 36 minutes ago, jcn3 said: @Chief bonehead -- sorry to bother you on this one. What is the finish on "natural cherry"? Is it oil-based? I think it’s a lacquer finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeydeal Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 1500.00 is attractive enough to roll the dice IMHO..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 18 minutes ago, Shakeydeal said: 1500.00 is attractive enough to roll the dice IMHO..... If only Klipsch offered a MK IV upgrade like they did with the Heresy II's seems there's a few pairs of F-III's for sale at reasonable prices. With the H-III's they sent basically the whole speaker minus the cabinet, with the F-IV they'd only need to send a tweeter phase-plug, mid driver and crossover-- not sure why they wouldn't do this, especially for those who bought them new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 23 hours ago, jcn3 said: the question is whether i can simply use watco and some steel wool to fix the problem or if it requires more significant effort (i.e. sand and/or strip). TRADE SECRET works scratch remover https://www.tradesecret.ca/?page_id=160 white ring remover https://www.tradesecret.ca/?page_id=789 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcn3 Posted October 26, 2022 Author Share Posted October 26, 2022 4 minutes ago, OO1 said: TRADE SECRET works scratch remover https://www.tradesecret.ca/?page_id=160 white ring remover https://www.tradesecret.ca/?page_id=789 do you have any insight on the type of finish on "natural cherry"? if chief bonehead is correct and it's laquer, then a full refinish will probably be necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 Thought a lacquer clear coat would help protect the finish. If so or not, seller could still do a wipe for you to see, if wants to. Not enough information, only speculation so far. If close by, could inspect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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babadono Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 I had to touch up the lacquer finish on one of the RSW-15s in cherry that I acquired used. I used a rattle can spray lacquer. It was tedious but I succeeded. The other 2 I have since acquired only needed touch up with Pure Tung Oil and 0000 steel wool. It looks to me that lacquer finish on those Fortes got wet and stayed that way for a while. Water will lift and bubble lacquer like that. It will need re lacquering IME. You could try Tung Oil first and see if it is sufficient enough for your inner "how my speaker should look" self. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 23 hours ago, jcn3 said: it's laquer, then a full refinish it's lacquer @MMurg refinished an older Belle with Trade Secret ,,I am not sure if it was lacquer , but I think lacquer is pretty much standard with klipsch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMurg Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 3 hours ago, OO1 said: it's lacquer @MMurg refinished an older Belle with Trade Secret ,,I am not sure if it was lacquer , but I think lacquer is pretty much standard with klipsch Yes, the Belle upon which I used the Trade Secret Scratch Remover (the one for light wood) was a lacquer finish. I was very pleased with the results. Just be aware that it will slightly darken and slightly yellow the finish. Since the lacquer on my walnut Belle was already quite yellowed from age, it wasn't an issue for me. Using it sure beat refinishing the speaker. Maybe test a small patch on the veneer on the bottom under the riser to see if you like the results. You can see a before and after picture of the top panel here: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMurg Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 On the question of the finish on the Forte in question, it's a lacquer finish. Oiled finishes have not been available as a standard finish option for Klipsch speakers in decades. So WATCO Rejuvenating Oil would not be appropriate for these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 12 hours ago, MMurg said: So WATCO Rejuvenating Oil would not be appropriate for these. corretamundo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcn3 Posted October 27, 2022 Author Share Posted October 27, 2022 Just to follow up -- I went and saw the Forte IIIs last night. Certainly sounded nice. However, the sides of both speakers were seriously stained/damaged. Definitiely would need some serious work. I decided to pass -- not into that level of refinishing. The person also had some oiled walnut Chorus 1s in excellent condition. So those came home with me! Trying to figure out the best positioning in my 10'x15' room. One thing that is clear is that you need to sit far enough away from the speakers to have everything come together! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 Congratulations on the Chorus! Corner, flat against the wall. They produce wherever !ike watts too... plenty... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 44 minutes ago, jcn3 said: The person also had some oiled walnut Chorus 1s in excellent condition. So those came home with me! Trying to figure out the best positioning in my 10'x15' room. One thing that is clear is that you need to sit far enough away from the speakers to have everything come together! Nice, Chorus are great speakers. Use your Parasound JC-5 with them. Oiled Walnut is beautiful. Very desirable finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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