Forte II repaint suggestions

[Bassman86]

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 

[CWOReilly]

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. 

[Bassman86]

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

 

 

[Bacek]

I will not help. I hate black paining on those speakers. Natural veener in oil on the other hand looks great on those.

[Ceptorman]

I like black satin or flat black paint, I'm not crazy about the gloss.

[CWOReilly]

2 hours ago, Ceptorman said:

I like black satin or flat black paint, I'm not crazy about the gloss.

Gloss black shows everything. 

[OO1]

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  

 

[avguytx]

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. 

 

 

 

[Bassman86]

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, 

[gigantic]

I've had really good results using Benjamin Moore Advance Hybrid Alkyd Acrylic enamel.

[OO1]

On 10/25/2023 at 2:23 PM, Bassman86 said:

  Satin Black, 2 coats. 

 

spray can  

[LAEN]

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

[Bacek]

Not true unless there are pictures

[LAEN]