Scott McGillivray Posted January 17, 2002 Share Posted January 17, 2002 Greetings gang! I own a pair of black La Scala's that I use as my mains in my Home Theater. After recently moving, I noticed that my "professional" movers managed to get a couple of small chips in the black paint finish. My question is: What brand/type of paint should I get to fix these small-yet annoying blemishes and how should I apply it? Thanks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in Nashville Posted January 17, 2002 Share Posted January 17, 2002 Scott: I also have a pair of black (industrial) LaScalas which had been on the road for quite a while before I bought them. They had more than their share of "battle scars" after years of use and abuse. I checked into repairing the chips and dings using Bondo (auto body filler) but then decided that my main concern was to get the internal components in the best shape possible. Since the enclosures themselves were structurally sound, I felt that the battle scars would add "character" to the speakers. My refinish efforts consisted of three coats of glossy black enamel paint. The speakers sit proudly in my living room, patiently waiting for the chance to shake the house to its foundations. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lindsey Posted January 17, 2002 Share Posted January 17, 2002 Put a little bit of black shoe polish on them and that should do it... Mike ------------------ My Music Systems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott McGillivray Posted January 17, 2002 Author Share Posted January 17, 2002 Shoe polish?!? That is so crazy it just might work! Thanks for the tip! I will let you know how it turns out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2K Posted January 17, 2002 Share Posted January 17, 2002 And be careful Scott! Don't get any on your shoes! Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lindsey Posted January 18, 2002 Share Posted January 18, 2002 It works for me! Get the creme variety and you only need a little... Mike ------------------ My Music Systems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilH Posted January 18, 2002 Share Posted January 18, 2002 talktoKeith: I think the unknown comic has decided to resurface in the world on the BB...good one Keith! PhilH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott McGillivray Posted January 18, 2002 Author Share Posted January 18, 2002 "The Unknown Comic"? Holy smokes! I had not heard that name for a long, long time. I still remember that guy with the paper bag on his head. He was pretty darn funny...well at least he was funny when I was 9 years old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregorius Posted January 18, 2002 Share Posted January 18, 2002 I have a pair of 1976 Black Lacquer LaScala's I bought for $800. They had a few chips in the lacquer when I bought them, I just bought a can of Krylon Black Lacquer for $4 a can, sprayed them lightly, wet-sanded them between coats,and when dry the repair was virtually unnoticeable. ------------------ HK AVR20 II Toshiba DVD 32" Toshiba TV Odyssey Stratos 1976 LaScala's Front L&R KV-1 Center KG 1.5 Rear L&R KSW-12 Sub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2K Posted January 18, 2002 Share Posted January 18, 2002 I'll take that as a compliment PhilH! I love a good laugh. Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Palm Posted January 20, 2002 Share Posted January 20, 2002 I haave the ugliest LaScalas in the world. They had chunks of wood knocked out of them at the corners. I used wood filler for this. It's liked bondo,only it's made for wood. Since our decor is southwestern I bought this "stone finish" paint. The color is Mauve. Everyone asks Why are they pink? My Heresys match. One of these days I'll take them to a profesional for refinishing but I can't do without them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott McGillivray Posted January 20, 2002 Author Share Posted January 20, 2002 Actually, I really envy you guys that find old La Scala's so darn cheap! I bought mine brand-spankin' new and they cost me a ton! I don't regret it though. I really do think that they are an amazing speaker and out perform speakers that cost much more. I hope that someday I will find another beat up old pair for cheap that I can use for my surrounds or maybe use one as a center and one as my rear-center. This message has been edited by Scott McGillivray on 01-20-2002 at 01:34 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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