Big scratch on my lsi15 :(

burts
burts Posts: 33
edited July 2012 in Speakers
I found a huge scratch over 14 inches on my almost new lsi15, you can feel it with your nail...

Only culprit is my 3 year old neice that comes over on occasion...

I guess the resale value just dropped by 300 dollars
Yamaha A2000/Emotiva Xpa5/Oppo 93/Polk Lsi15/Polk LsiC/Polk FxiA4 Surround/Polk FxiA4 Presence/Mtx Powered Sub
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  • vcwatkins
    vcwatkins Posts: 1,993
    edited June 2012
    Sell the niece to make up the difference. I'd price her at $500 for some negotiating room and to cover the paypal. Now, I know what you're thinking - UPS will be pretty rough. So go Fedex and insure for the 5 bills. Or give her a hug and put on some Neil.
    Feeling your pain,
    Craig
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  • Monster Jam
    Monster Jam Posts: 919
    edited June 2012
    Easy solution - don't sell the speaker! :)

    Seriously though, maybe you could gift the 15s to her in the next 20 years when you upgrade.
    Do you hear that buzzing noise? :confused:
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited June 2012
    You can feel it with your nail! So I assume you can also "see" it from a distance, or not? Because that's the real test!

    Also, where is the scratch, on the black plastic face or the wood siding?

    cnh
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  • vcwatkins
    vcwatkins Posts: 1,993
    edited June 2012
    I wonder if carnauba wax would work on the glossy black surfaces. Anyone tried this?
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    Beach Study: Pro-Ject Stream Box S2 Ultra & Pre Box S2 * Pass ACA * DH Labs SS Q10 * Brines Folded ML-TQWT RS 40-1354 * PSA Dectet
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  • acmf74
    acmf74 Posts: 936
    edited July 2012
    I have a small ding/scratch on my lsi15 (wood). Is there a way I can sand and stain it again?
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,782
    edited July 2012
    I use Zaino on all high gloss speakers with fantastic results!

    The trick to not scratching any type of paint/car is to use a nice clean cloth that has no hint of fabric softener on it...
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  • vcwatkins
    vcwatkins Posts: 1,993
    edited July 2012
    Excellent. Zaino is new to me. I'll definitely give it a try. Thanks Trey!
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    Beach Study: Pro-Ject Stream Box S2 Ultra & Pre Box S2 * Pass ACA * DH Labs SS Q10 * Brines Folded ML-TQWT RS 40-1354 * PSA Dectet
    Beach Master: WiiM Pro * Dayens Menuetto * Zu Libtec * Dynaudio Audience 50
    Beach Den: Bluesound Powernode 2i * DH Labs SS Q10 * Zu Omen DWII * Richard Gray RGPC
    Town Study: WiiM Pro * Chord Qute (Pardo) * Elekit TU-8600 * MIT S3 * Revel M22 * Beyer DT-990 * Shunyata Hydra 2
    Town Den: Music Hall mm5.1se - Denon DL-103r - Jolida JD9ii (mods) * WiiM Pro * Cary xCiter * Rogue 99 Magnum * Schiit Aegir * MIT S3 * Polk SRS 1.2tl (mods) * Dectet * Bottlehead Crack - Senn 600
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  • jon s
    jon s Posts: 905
    edited July 2012
    If the scratch is one the black area, it will be extremely hard to repair. You could try to use a automotive polish to try and buff it out... Use a fine abrasive finisher and a soft cotton or microfiber cloth for this... only use aggresive polishes if needed. I am not sure how deep the black finish is. If the black paint was not scratched deep enough to penetrate the paint, you should be able to minimize the damage. If you can polish it out, then use a wax or sealant over it. Note that waxes are usually statically charged when buffed so it will attract dust like a magnet. On the other hand, some sealants may leave iridiscent streaks in the finish, especially over black so test it on the back of the speakers first.

    Regarding the cherry or ebony wood. Polk stains the wood then clearcoats it with a polyurethane. The polyurethane will prevent any further staining unless the damage penetrates it. Even then, it might be hard to match the finish.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited July 2012
    I make all visiting children wear a shock collar. We don't get much company though.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,753
    edited July 2012
    acmf74 wrote: »
    I have a small ding/scratch on my lsi15 (wood). Is there a way I can sand and stain it again?

    There are ways to repair that type of damage, sanding and restaining is not one of them. Take it to a pro.
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