SDA2B End Caps
Disc Jockey
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The crossover upgrades are done and 198's installed and the speakers sound beautiful. The speakers don't look quite as good as they sound, however. The end caps are not in terrible shape but they could use some sprucing up and I'm looking for some input on the best way to do that.
The oak veneer is solid, no peeling, bubbling, etc but it does have some minor scratch marks, blemishes, and discolorations, and the wood grain is raised and rough. Eventually, I will probably get around to replacing it with a wood veneer that matches the rest of my furniture but I would like to spruce it up a little for right now. I have come to understand that it probably can't be sanded due to the thinness of the veneer and chemical strippers are probably not a good idea for that same reason.
I thought about using a product like Howard's Resore-A-Finish followed by some wax and feed, which gets good reviews on the net but I wanted to ask here first to see if there is a better way to do this or if there is anything in particular to pay attention to. Keep in mind, that I don't want to make this a big project at this time as I will likely be replacing the veneer in the future.
DJ
The oak veneer is solid, no peeling, bubbling, etc but it does have some minor scratch marks, blemishes, and discolorations, and the wood grain is raised and rough. Eventually, I will probably get around to replacing it with a wood veneer that matches the rest of my furniture but I would like to spruce it up a little for right now. I have come to understand that it probably can't be sanded due to the thinness of the veneer and chemical strippers are probably not a good idea for that same reason.
I thought about using a product like Howard's Resore-A-Finish followed by some wax and feed, which gets good reviews on the net but I wanted to ask here first to see if there is a better way to do this or if there is anything in particular to pay attention to. Keep in mind, that I don't want to make this a big project at this time as I will likely be replacing the veneer in the future.
DJ
"The secret of happiness is freedom. The secret of freedom is courage." Thucydides
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I would look at using a detailer/scratch filler as well. It would be pretty easy and should give you livable results until you want to redo them.
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I would look at using a detailer/scratch filler as well. It would be pretty easy and should give you livable results until you want to redo them.
I don't think I have any scratches deep enough to require filler. What's the purpose of the detailer and is there any one you recommend? Thanks."The secret of happiness is freedom. The secret of freedom is courage." Thucydides -
Sanding is over rated and 99% of the time it's totally un-necessary. That said, the veneer Polk used is rather thick.
Howard's Resore-A-Finish is crap as is Wax and Feed, do not use them.
Stripping the end caps will in no way harm them and is the right thing to do. Remove the end caps first.Political Correctness'.........defined
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formbys finish remover is not such a bad idea... then a light sanding with a 400grit paper just to smooth things over. then just stain and finish to your choice!... post some pictures and let us know how it comes out...The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD
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Sanding is over rated and 99% of the time it's totally un-necessary. That said, the veneer Polk used is rather thick.
Howard's Resore-A-Finish is crap as is Wax and Feed, do not use them.
Stripping the end caps will in no way harm them and is the right thing to do. Remove the end caps first.
That's good to know, what should I use to strip them? Once they're stripped I can put whatever stain on them I want, correct? Any finish recommendations after that? I believe the end caps on these are glued and stapled so they should come off with some careful prying. Do they just get glued back on?
I just want to make sure I do this right, and do it right the first time. After seeing examples of your work, your title of wood ninja is rightly earned and I appreciate your input
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Bump because I think I may do the same thing on my new SDA-1C's.
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Here is my rattle can 2B's. I think this gives them more of a current look with the monochromatic black look. YMMV.I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
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How did you do that Scott?
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Conradicles wrote: »How did you do that Scott?
Looks good may I add.
Never-mind, I saw your old thread. Looks good to me.:)
