Kinst VonSterga Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 For the walnut veneers, it looks like my speakers have no applied finish (i.e., Varathane, Polyurethane, Varnish, Tung Oil, etc.). I don't know if this is the norm or something that Klipsch expects the 'end consumer' to apply or to avoid in its entirety. I see an old post back in 2010 of someone trying to restore their damaged veneers, but nothing about any recommended finish for newer speakers. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 They may have a satin finish, no high luster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jive talkin Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 Renaissance wax great stuff a little goes a long way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 Varathane, Polyurethane, Varnish yellow with age , and they are a real pain to strip or sand , you want to protect the tops ,cover with glass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinst VonSterga Posted December 11, 2023 Author Share Posted December 11, 2023 1 hour ago, Jive talkin said: Renaissance wax great stuff a little goes a long way Thanks for the tip as I never heard about this wax/brand before. So far, I'm only seeing very high marks for this product + the YouTube reviews seem to be equally as positive. Just in case, I'm going to test-try it on some of my smaller/walnut pieces first before I consider using the Renaissance Wax for my speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebse2a3 Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 6 hours ago, Kinst VonSterga said: For the walnut veneers, it looks like my speakers have no applied finish (i.e., Varathane, Polyurethane, Varnish, Tung Oil, etc.). I don't know if this is the norm or something that Klipsch expects the 'end consumer' to apply or to avoid in its entirety. I see an old post back in 2010 of someone trying to restore their damaged veneers, but nothing about any recommended finish for newer speakers. Thoughts? As far as I know the current Heritage Finishes have a Lacquer based protective finish. Page from the manual recommends only dry cloth for cleaning. miketn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinst VonSterga Posted December 13, 2023 Author Share Posted December 13, 2023 Jive Talkin, Thanks again for your recommendation. In the past, I've tried finishing waxes by Minwax, Briwax, and Howard's feed-n-wax, though I would not recommend these products to anyone, let alone for a Klipsch speaker, as their performance was less than stellar when applied to various furniture projects of mine (ranging from cherry to walnut). Either way, I received the container of Renaissance Wax today and applied some to an inconspicuous part of my speaker (its underbelly, which is veneered). The end result looks absolutely amazing, and I was able to finish both speakers in just minutes. Again, I am very pleased with the end result; specifically the hand-feel + semi-satin finish that the Renaissance Wax produces after a quick/light buffing. The only problem I experienced when purchasing a 200ML container was that only a fraction of this product was actually used. Like you said, "a little goes a long way". I also tested it on some hairline scratches on one of my walnut credenza as the scratches disappeared on contact, so I guess this will be my next/quick project to complete. My only curiosity is how the finish will hold up over the long haul, but if this is a go-to product for museums, I'm guessing that it will perform well over the long haul (without any need for reapplication). Cheers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jive talkin Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 Yup museums use it for everything metals paintings etc. glad I could help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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