Quad Khorns Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 I've tried a number of different store furniture oils, and after abit of research, tried Watco Rejuvenating Oil. Leaves a nice low gloss sheen that lasts months. I used this on both Klipsch oiled oak and walnut veneers with similar results. What do you use (with pictures)? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 On my oiled oak forte IIs I used Tung Oil with great results. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jive talkin Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 Reannisance wax look it up you will love it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnort43 Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 PWK advised me to use linseed oil and I did for many years. Now I just use furniture lemon oil. Works OK. PN 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMurg Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 I put together a small document on this topic as it comes up pretty often. Care of Klipsch Speaker Finishes v3.pdf 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KT88 Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 Do these recommendations also apply to vintage LaScala and Klipschorn, which are labeled raw birch (BR) or raw fir (FR)? Or do you do nothing in this case except clean the dust? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 16 hours ago, Quad Khorns said: tried Watco Rejuvenating Oil. Leaves a nice low gloss sheen that lasts months. Watco rejuvinating oil is 70% VOC's / Pretroleum chemicals + 30% linseed oil https://www.rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/watco/rejuvenating-oil -There is an all natural product with 0 VOC's or chemicals ....Trade Secret https://tradesecret.ca/furniture-polish-cleaner/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddy Shagmore Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 Watco Rejuvinating Oil 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMurg Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 9 hours ago, KT88 said: Do these recommendations also apply to vintage LaScala and Klipschorn, which are labeled raw birch (BR) or raw fir (FR)? Or do you do nothing in this case except clean the dust? Those are purchased unfinished. Once a finish is applied, then a care recommendation can be made based on the chosen finish. I may update the document to point this out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMurg Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 6 hours ago, OO1 said: Watco rejuvinating oil is 70% VOC's / Pretroleum chemicals + 30% linseed oil https://www.rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/watco/rejuvenating-oil -There is an all natural product with 0 VOC's or chemicals ....Trade Secret https://tradesecret.ca/furniture-polish-cleaner/ I'm a big fan of Trade Secret products. Their Scratch Remover did an amazing job restoring the finish of my lacquered modified Belle Klipsch center speaker. The furniture polish also saved me from returning my Heritage Jubilee. There were a few spots on the veneer where when the light hit at a certain angle you could see light marks where the plastic bag of the packaging had touched the veneer. I suspect the lacquer wasn't quite finished curing before they were packaged. Applying the Trade Secret furniture polish made those disappear. However, I don't think this, or most other furniture polishes, would be appropriate for oiled wood finishes. Even the product description implies that it is for sealed finishes ("From French finish antiques to modern lacquered and synthetic coated furniture..."). You are only supposed to use furniture oil products on oiled wood if you want to retain the original appearance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KT88 Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 3 hours ago, MMurg said: Those are purchased unfinished. Once a finish is applied, then a care recommendation can be made based on the chosen finish. As far as I know, these multiplex woods are also finished with a veneer. For example, next week I am buying a 1973 Khorn made of birch plywood covered with fir veneer. But just “raw”. So no oils in this case? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMurg Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 Just now, KT88 said: As far as I know, these multiplex woods are also finished with a veneer. For example, next week I am buying a 1973 Khorn made of birch plywood covered with fir veneer. But just “raw”. So no oils in this case? If these are still unfinished plywood as they came from the factory, then it depends on what you intend to do. If you want to keep them in "raw" (unfinished) condition, then just dust them. Putting anything on them will cause it to soak into the wood. However, applying a finish of some kind will protect the wood, especially from getting stains. You can apply almost any finish with or without staining them first - lacquer, polyurethane, varnish, etc. I presume you could even apply furniture oil to the plywood to create an oiled finish, although I don't know how even the absorption of the oil would be on the edges since there is glue between the layers of the plywood. However, most people who purchased speakers with raw plywood usually applied a sealed finish like poly, lacquer, etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quad Khorns Posted May 28 Author Share Posted May 28 15 hours ago, MMurg said: I put together a small document on this topic as it comes up pretty often. Care of Klipsch Speaker Finishes v3.pdf 664.72 kB · 10 downloads Thats a nice summary, thanks for posting. The literature I got with my Klipschorns was non-specific, just a fine furniture oil that does not include waxes. I tried a few from furniture stores, they were ok, but the Watco is superior. The yellow lemon oil product tends to attract mice, until they met my cats 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quad Khorns Posted May 28 Author Share Posted May 28 7 hours ago, OO1 said: Watco rejuvinating oil is 70% VOC's / Pretroleum chemicals + 30% linseed oil https://www.rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/watco/rejuvenating-oil -There is an all natural product with 0 VOC's or chemicals ....Trade Secret https://tradesecret.ca/furniture-polish-cleaner/ I too used the Trade Secret for repair touch ups on other woods and it worked fine for certain types of defects. With all due respect, the tree-hugging propaganda surrounding the VOC crusades that started in the 80's was unscientific and unsubstantiated to this day. The $ trillions in economic impact eliminating so called ozone killing chemicals hasn't resulted in any loss or gain in the ozone that can be distinguished from random chance. You'll never see that reported anywhere ... nor do you hear any more fear mongering about the ozone destruction and the end of humanity. The industry has found another more profitable boogey man. Sorry for the rant 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 3 hours ago, MMurg said: I suspect the lacquer wasn't quite finished curing before they were packaged. I am sorry to hear this..after you waited so looooong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMurg Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 28 minutes ago, babadono said: I am sorry to hear this..after you waited so looooong. Yes, it was disappointing and contemplating sending them back was no fun. Thankfully, the Trade Secret furniture polish saved the day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Chi-town Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 Klipsch version IV speakers should only be cleaned with a slightly damp cloth. I used Howard Feed N Wax on my forte II in the past with great results. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the real Duke Spinner Posted May 29 Share Posted May 29 I thout I had posted. ,🙄 Perhaps another Tread. 🙂 Watch Danish Finish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMurg Posted May 29 Share Posted May 29 4 hours ago, the real Duke Spinner said: I thout I had posted. ,🙄 Perhaps another Tread. 🙂 Watch Danish Finish Danish Oil contains varnish. It polymerizes and essentially creates a sealed finish. So, it will alter the appearance and type of finish. It's a valid choice if that is what is desired. However, it's not what one should use if maintaining the original oiled wood appearance is the goal. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMurg Posted May 29 Share Posted May 29 16 hours ago, John Chi-town said: I used Howard Feed N Wax on my forte II in the past with great results. Klipsch specifically mentioned not using products that contain wax on oiled wood finishes in the manuals from that era. As I mention in the document, you can use those products with pleasing results, but you will no longer have an oiled wood finish appearance. It's not what one should use if maintaining the original oiled wood appearance is the goal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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