Dantes Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 (edited) I just purchased a pair of pre-owned Cornwall III's in cherry finish. What type of finish does Klipsch use to spray their cabinets at the factory? What are people using to maintain the finish? Polish, oil, wax? Does Klipsch or owners have a recommendation? Edited May 31, 2023 by Dantes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRH Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 Klipsch currently uses a custom lacquer based finish. I'd use a lightly dampened cloth. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 you can also use TRADE SECRET , it's an oil blend without VOC's , alcohol , chemicals , acetone , petroleum distillates https://www.walmart.com/ip/Trade-Secret-Scratch-Remover-8oz-Dark/199849009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantes Posted June 3, 2023 Author Share Posted June 3, 2023 Thank you for the input on the finish. I have been in the trades for decades. In my youth I apprenticed with a German trained American that apprenticed in woodworking and furniture making. So with that and working in various related trades I have relatively good knowledge if I know what I am dealing with concerning applied finishes. It sounds like they may use a Catalyzed Lacquer. Lacquer finish by itself goes down beautifully and presents well immediately and can be built up to a thicker deep finish. The newer modern finishes available are generally 2 part catalyzed finishes that are very durable compared to a traditional lacquer finish that isn't as durable. And 'Trade Secret' is just that! A trade secret is to use a furniture grade oil to cover those scratches, especially those that present as a white mare on the surface. And if you add a compatible stain to the oil it will hide even better. And as a light intermittent application it could be used as a polish. I read that it has a coconut oil base. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 2 minutes ago, Dantes said: Thank you for the input on the finish. I have been in the trades for decades. In my youth I apprenticed with a German trained American that apprenticed in woodworking and furniture making. So with that and working in various related trades I have relatively good knowledge if I know what I am dealing with concerning applied finishes. It sounds like they may use a Catalyzed Lacquer. Lacquer finish by itself goes down beautifully and presents well immediately and can be built up to a thicker deep finish. The newer modern finishes available are generally 2 part catalyzed finishes that are very durable compared to a traditional lacquer finish that isn't as durable. And 'Trade Secret' is just that! A trade secret is to use a furniture grade oil to cover those scratches, especially those that present as a white mare on the surface. And if you add a compatible stain to the oil it will hide even better. And as a light intermittent application it could be used as a polish. I read that it has a coconut oil base. Sounds like experience to me. Stick around as, we may well be asking you... Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantes Posted June 3, 2023 Author Share Posted June 3, 2023 By the way, the Cornwalls... I'm in Love!!! Smitten! Raptured! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Would be too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 7 hours ago, Dantes said: And 'Trade Secret' is just that! as a light intermittent application it could be used as a polish. I read that it has a coconut oil base. TRADE SECRET have a furniture -polish-cleaner https://www.tradesecret.ca/furniture-polish-cleaner/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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