billybobg Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 Who's had a wife use their LaScala as a plant holder? I'm going to add a thin veneer over the top of my speaker. The top was ruined and had mold. I tried to take it out, but the wood bleached out to much. I expect the veneer, even after adding the finish, to be lighter. Anyone have experience to get the new veneer to match? The speakers are 1980 LaScalas with clear birch, what I understand is a lacquer finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woofers and Tweeters Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 Are you sure that the veneer can't be saved? If the veneer isn't separated from the other layers, an oil or a stain might bring them back to life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybobg Posted April 20 Author Share Posted April 20 Picture doesn't do justice to how bad it is. Bleaching really 'worked'. I've tried some stain, but just doesn't look good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woofers and Tweeters Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 I used Bar Keepers Friend to remove water stains. I treated the whole surface, not just the stained areas. Have you sanded any of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 8 hours ago, billybobg said: Picture doesn't do justice to how bad it is. Bleaching really 'worked'. I've tried some stain, but just doesn't look good. Trade Secret https://tradesecret.ca/white-ring-remover/ removes water marks without damaging the original wood finish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybobg Posted April 20 Author Share Posted April 20 Yes, but not stripped totally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 6 hours ago, Woofers and Tweeters said: I used Bar Keepers Friend to remove water stains. I treated the whole surface, not just the stained areas. Have you sanded any of it? That would surely get a more even look that could then be refinished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woofers and Tweeters Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 9 hours ago, billybobg said: Yes, but not stripped totally. I use a 2:1 BKF with water to make a paste. I apply it by rubbing it on and into the wood as if trying to clean a stain. Wipe it off with a barely damp cloth. It might take a few tries to get there, but I have cleaned water stains from a few cabinets. I would strip, sand, and prep all surfaces and reapply a new finish to both cabinets. I was able to remove the water stains from these by sanding and no acid (BKF). I have had some that sanding would not have worked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybobg Posted June 23 Author Share Posted June 23 I've applied the birch veneer. I'm happy with the results. I am at a loss on how to stain to match. What I've tried so far on scraps is too light. I suppose that the speakers have darkened over the years. Anybody matched the aged finished? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcn3 Posted June 26 Share Posted June 26 On 6/23/2024 at 3:07 PM, billybobg said: I've applied the birch veneer. I'm happy with the results. I am at a loss on how to stain to match. What I've tried so far on scraps is too light. I suppose that the speakers have darkened over the years. Anybody matched the aged finished? Thanks in advance. what finish is on the rest of the speaker? kinda looks like a lacquer . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Stevens Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 Billy, take a piece of veneer and stain it close to what you have. Then thin out some stain with paint thinner until you get the match you want. Dale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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