Bassman86 Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 Hello! Picked up a pair of Forte II’s. Looking to clean them up a bit, I decided to sand to get out some imperfections and repaint them black. I don’t care about exactly matching the original black. I’m having a hard time finding the right process and paint. I don’t want to get extremely involved or sped tons of money on equipment. Looking to throw down a few coats of spray paint. so my questions…. If I use “regular” spray paint, do I need to do multiple coats and do I need to finish with a clear coat? if I use spray paint lacquer do I need to do multiple coats and do I need to do a clear coat on top? Any recommendations on the process and any recommendations on the type of spray pain I would greatly appreciate. will try to get some photos uploaded/hyperlinked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWOReilly Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 You’ll need to make sure the surface is clean and free of lint and other debris. Then apply a light coat followed by a second. Maybe a third depending on how well it covered. Clear coat probably isn’t necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman86 Posted October 23, 2023 Author Share Posted October 23, 2023 Here are some photos of the speakers so far.... https://drive.google.com/file/d/10ye6SSCrMyDEulk3nuBhj1xhIngQ3C-L/view?usp=share_link https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SsdHtNF2Irmo03gUJbsTi_oOa4nP4bhV/view?usp=share_link https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MSPaBQw-2IVAGRTJDZuIZoKD6yA5oTkN/view?usp=share_link https://drive.google.com/file/d/1heVrZgbzkd5LXWWEI31jgu6QgkB-gMHF/view?usp=share_link 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bacek Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 I will not help. I hate black paining on those speakers. Natural veener in oil on the other hand looks great on those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 I like black satin or flat black paint, I'm not crazy about the gloss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWOReilly Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 2 hours ago, Ceptorman said: I like black satin or flat black paint, I'm not crazy about the gloss. Gloss black shows everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 most klipsch black speakers hide very nice veneer under the black paint , no need for a clear coat , black satin Rust-Oleum does the job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avguytx Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 I'm about to repaint some speakers using Krylon Black Satin Acrylic Latex paint which is about the closest thing currently to the Valspar Satin Black I used years ago refinishing some KLF-30's. I may strip and repaint my CF-3 v1's back to Satin Black (they already are) as the paint looks really bad from the factory...like Mary Jane Monday paint job. If there's oak underneath, I could care less as I'd rather have satin black as I would to look at oak veneer. Many times, sub-par veneer versions on speakers would be shot with black satin to cover it up as it didn't meet their standards....with any manufacturer. As mentioned already, and is always true, preparation is key to a good finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman86 Posted October 25, 2023 Author Share Posted October 25, 2023 Thanks everyone for the input/suggestions! Im going to try to get to painting this weekend. Satin Black, 2 coats. Should be good to go. Will send some photos when they are done. Cheers, 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigantic Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 I've had really good results using Benjamin Moore Advance Hybrid Alkyd Acrylic enamel. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 On 10/25/2023 at 2:23 PM, Bassman86 said: Satin Black, 2 coats. spray can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAEN Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 Bought some 1987 Forte in black with bad scratches. I sanded the cabinet down(tops & sides not the front speaker baffle or rear. Painted the riser with Rustoleum X2 Cover All Satin black. (3 light coats) looks great. Planned on doing the sides & top in black but the natural ash finish looks so good I think I will leave it as is & treat with Howard Wax & Feed or Watco. My black grill cloth was filthy. Took a clean rag put some Dawn soap on a rag. Wet It and cleaned the grills gently. Next I wash down with hose & water. Let dry they look new. These sound better than my $4000 B& W CM10s. I paid $500 for the Forte pair. Klipsch rules. These sound great 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bacek Posted September 10 Share Posted September 10 Not true unless there are pictures 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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