Waxed the LSi's!

Ethancf
Ethancf Posts: 478
edited June 2009 in 2 Channel Audio
So the previous owner of my LSi25's managed to get a few scuffs on the ebony wood finish and on the black lacquer finish. I wasn't sure if I should have attempted this, but a bit of dark Old English finished the wood surface perfectly and a light compound with a caranuba paste wax shined up the black surface like a mirror!

Anybody else done this? My wife thought I had lost my marbles when she saw me waxing the speakers, but she was very happy with the finished product.

;)
THE SYSTEM
Polk Audio LSiM 707 Mains
Polk LSiM 702 f/x Surrounds
Polk Audio LSiM 706 C Center
SVS SB-17 Ultra Subwoofer
Rotel RSP-1582 Pre/Pro
Rotel RMB 1585 Amplifier
Oppo UDP-205 Blu-ray Player
Samsung PN64D550 64" Plasma
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  • Ethancf
    Ethancf Posts: 478
    edited June 2009
    Geez...apologies to the forum moderators...I meant to list this under the "Speakers" forum.
    THE SYSTEM
    Polk Audio LSiM 707 Mains
    Polk LSiM 702 f/x Surrounds
    Polk Audio LSiM 706 C Center
    SVS SB-17 Ultra Subwoofer
    Rotel RSP-1582 Pre/Pro
    Rotel RMB 1585 Amplifier
    Oppo UDP-205 Blu-ray Player
    Samsung PN64D550 64" Plasma
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,962
    edited June 2009
    Ethancf wrote: »
    So the previous owner of my LSi25's managed to get a few scuffs on the ebony wood finish and on the black lacquer finish. I wasn't sure if I should have attempted this, but a bit of dark Old English finished the wood surface perfectly and a light compound with a caranuba paste wax shined up the black surface like a mirror!

    Anybody else done this? My wife thought I had lost my marbles when she saw me waxing the speakers, but she was very happy with the finished product.

    ;)
    waxing the speakers is ok as the piano black finish is actually a basecoat/clearcoat catalyzed automotive finish. Once I found this out, I used a body shop to redo the finish on my damaged LSi15. They were kind enough to shoot it for free when they painted a black car.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2800 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 MiND2 Shunyata Triton

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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited June 2009
    Ethancf wrote: »
    So the previous owner of my LSi25's managed to get a few scuffs on the ebony wood finish and on the black lacquer finish. I wasn't sure if I should have attempted this, but a bit of dark Old English finished the wood surface perfectly and a light compound with a caranuba paste wax shined up the black surface like a mirror!

    Anybody else done this? My wife thought I had lost my marbles when she saw me waxing the speakers, but she was very happy with the finished product.

    ;)

    Do you have any pics?
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • nikolas812
    nikolas812 Posts: 2,915
    edited June 2009
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    waxing the speakers is OK as the piano black finish is actually a base coat/clear coat catalyzed automotive finish. Once I found this out, I used a body shop to redo the finish on my damaged Lsi15. They were kind enough to shoot it for free when they painted a black car.



    Actually the Older models were lacquer or single stage black enamel and the newer ones were BC/CC...


    Either or should play nicely with wax. A cleaner wax usually works best for taking out imperfections. I use Maguires.








    Nick
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  • Ethancf
    Ethancf Posts: 478
    edited June 2009
    danz1906 wrote: »
    Do you have any pics?

    Here ya go! :D
    THE SYSTEM
    Polk Audio LSiM 707 Mains
    Polk LSiM 702 f/x Surrounds
    Polk Audio LSiM 706 C Center
    SVS SB-17 Ultra Subwoofer
    Rotel RSP-1582 Pre/Pro
    Rotel RMB 1585 Amplifier
    Oppo UDP-205 Blu-ray Player
    Samsung PN64D550 64" Plasma
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  • blueboxer
    blueboxer Posts: 621
    edited June 2009
    If you want a real wet look that lasts longer try a sealant or polymer. Menzerna's Full Molecular Jacket is the only synethic wax that survives for longer than a couple months out in the 100 degree plus heat where I am. Another good option would be Optimum's Poli Seal. I have a ton of the FMJ laying around if anyone wants an ounce to try out. If you want to stick with storebought go with Klasse AIO, less greasy than a solid or liquid carnuaba. :)
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited June 2009
    I assume you are running them backwards? (so the woofers and tweeters are on the outside) They are quite shiny though....
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited June 2009
    Ethancf wrote: »
    Here ya go! :D

    Wow, very nice:D
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • Ethancf
    Ethancf Posts: 478
    edited June 2009
    McLoki wrote: »
    I assume you are running them backwards? (so the woofers and tweeters are on the outside) They are quite shiny though....

    Backwards? Subs are firing away from the wall unit. Left speaker is on the left side and right speaker is on the right side. Not sure I understand what you're asking.
    THE SYSTEM
    Polk Audio LSiM 707 Mains
    Polk LSiM 702 f/x Surrounds
    Polk Audio LSiM 706 C Center
    SVS SB-17 Ultra Subwoofer
    Rotel RSP-1582 Pre/Pro
    Rotel RMB 1585 Amplifier
    Oppo UDP-205 Blu-ray Player
    Samsung PN64D550 64" Plasma
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited June 2009
    Nervermind - sorry. I was thinking backwards.....
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • Ethancf
    Ethancf Posts: 478
    edited June 2009
    I wish I had some before and after pics...ah well.
    THE SYSTEM
    Polk Audio LSiM 707 Mains
    Polk LSiM 702 f/x Surrounds
    Polk Audio LSiM 706 C Center
    SVS SB-17 Ultra Subwoofer
    Rotel RSP-1582 Pre/Pro
    Rotel RMB 1585 Amplifier
    Oppo UDP-205 Blu-ray Player
    Samsung PN64D550 64" Plasma
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