Chiily Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 My apologies if this has been covered, I have found some suggestions but nothing conclusive. I have a pair of distressed Oak Forte IVs, one month of ownership and enjoying them. Could someone please tell me how the wood is finished? I suspect that it is some matt lacquer rather than an oil or wax finish, but I can't find anything definite either way. I'm asking because I have a tin of this stuff PIPIHUA Wood Seasoning Beewax, Traditional Beeswax Polish for Wood & Conditioner,100 ml with Sponge(Lemon) https://amzn.eu/d/iAyJpIG which I've found works wonderfully with wood of all types, certainly not heavy or sticky. Anyway I was wondering if it would be safe to apply to my Forte IVs. Ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubo Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 How do you remove the wax in the future if you need to do something ? I applied oil to my speakers, which as I understand it, turns to plastic after it soaks in. The furniture store was pushing furniture polish for wood, does it hurt the glue under the veneer ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 I would not use any oil or waxed based product on any current production Klipsch loudspeaker. A wipe down with a soft lightly damped cloth is all you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jive talkin Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 Check out renaissance wax works great . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiily Posted November 24, 2022 Author Share Posted November 24, 2022 52 minutes ago, Jive talkin said: Check out renaissance wax works great . I have used that before on vintage amps and it is superb stuff. Might try that then...hmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiily Posted November 24, 2022 Author Share Posted November 24, 2022 1 hour ago, Deang said: I would not use any oil or waxed based product on any current production Klipsch loudspeaker. A wipe down with a soft damp cloth is all you need. Is that because the woodwork is lacquered? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiily Posted November 24, 2022 Author Share Posted November 24, 2022 9 hours ago, Bubo said: How do you remove the wax in the future if you need to do something ? I applied oil to my speakers, which as I understand it, turns to plastic after it soaks in. The furniture store was pushing furniture polish for wood, does it hurt the glue under the veneer ? I'd be surprised if the polish worked it's way to bottom of the veneer. Wax can be removed with spirits and some fine wirewool. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 And what if the finish is a water based polypropylene? Manual says to use “dry cloth”. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 1 hour ago, Deang said: And what if the finish is a water based polypropylene? Manual says to use “dry cloth”. Hmmm... do you mean water based polyurethane? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 Lol. Yes dammit. Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 One month old should nothing but dusting...but older lacquer finishes can be touched up with pure tung oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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