• The move to the new server is done. There are some software and database maintenance updates in process. This has us passing the hat around to help out. We appreciate any donations. Seriously, even a dollar helps. The payment page may be found here - https://www.audiokarma.org/support.html

Possible to ever get this finish fixed?

TheWolf82

TheWolf82

Active Member
I have a pair of Vienna Acoustics Bach speakers and The finish is faded on the front due to heavy sun exposure. The only part that really bothers me is the bottom portion of the front…

Does everybody have any tips for me on cheaply fixing this DIY style, with decent results? These are heavily lacquered cabinets but the bottom area seems to be not so lacquered anymore. Would a light sand and Howard’s restore a finish do the trick? or that would ruin things? Any insight on this would be super appreciated! Thanks

Michael
 

Attachments

  • EAA66763-5818-4AE4-BBD5-C359EAE8B0D2.jpeg
    EAA66763-5818-4AE4-BBD5-C359EAE8B0D2.jpeg
    175.3 KB · Views: 136
  • 5371CA16-4ED9-4EE3-826B-8CF30C76E60B.jpeg
    5371CA16-4ED9-4EE3-826B-8CF30C76E60B.jpeg
    146.9 KB · Views: 130
Register to hide this ad
I've had real good luck with General Finishes wipe on gel stain. Make sure the surface is free of wax or other contaminates by wiping it with mineral spirits.
 
What is your end goal here? To have the faded area of the front panel match the less-faded side panels? That's relatively easy. To have the faded area of the front panel match the unfaded area of the same panel under the grill? Not so easy, and probably a job for a professional.
 
homebrew said:
I've had real good luck with General Finishes wipe on gel stain. Make sure the surface is free of wax or other contaminates by wiping it with mineral spirits.
Click to expand...
Awesome! Thank you for the awesome suggestion. I’ll be looking into that
 
gkimeng said:
What is your end goal here? To have the faded area of the front panel match the less-faded side panels? That's relatively easy. To have the faded area of the front panel match the unfaded area of the same panel under the grill? Not so easy, and probably a job for a professional.
Click to expand...
My end goal is to have the bottom front panel match the rest of the front. It’s much lighter at the bottom from sun fading and I’d like it to be darker like the rest
 
I agree: seek a professional- evaluate their work. those r nice spkrs. I'd leave them alone and turn down the lights- jam! seriously, had a pro wood business fk up some spkr cabinets. would involve wood refinishing on both to make them look even-$.
 
I would just touch up the faded lower part of the front panel as needed to get it closer to the sides and then never take the grill off.
 
TheWolf82 said:
I have a pair of Vienna Acoustics Bach speakers and The finish is faded on the front due to heavy sun exposure. The only part that really bothers me is the bottom portion of the front…

Does everybody have any tips for me on cheaply fixing this DIY style, with decent results? These are heavily lacquered cabinets but the bottom area seems to be not so lacquered anymore. Would a light sand and Howard’s restore a finish do the trick? or that would ruin things? Any insight on this would be super appreciated! Thanks

Michael
Click to expand...
Use Mohawk Ultra Classic Toner. The start of their product code is M100- xxxx. The last 4 numbers reference the color code and are different for each color. These are dye toners, so transparent as opposed to the pigmented toners.

Tape off the emblem first. Holding a piece of cardboard at the color change line and not quite touching the speaker apply an even light coat from the spray can (shake well), then let dry (minutes) to see how close the match is. If required apply more coats. Once you're happy with the color matching you may have to adjust the sheen using a clear touch up lacquer, which Mohawk sells.

Since the original color appears to have a brown tone I'll suggest using the Extra Dark Walnut toner, but I'm only guessing as I'm looking at your photo and not in person. A little toner can go a very long way, so don't apply a heavy coat. Spray a light coat from a distance of 12 inches or so. I suggest moving the speakers to an appropriate work area and either laid on their backs or elevated so you can get even coverage at the bottom.
 
Last edited:
F1nut said:
Use Mohawk Ultra Classic Toner. The start of their product code is M100- xxxx. The last 4 numbers reference the color code and are different for each color. These are dye toners, so transparent as opposed to the pigmented toners.

Tape off the emblem first. Holding a piece of cardboard at the color change line and not quite touching the speaker apply an even light coat from the spray can (shake well), then let dry (minutes) to see how close the match is. If required apply more coats. Once you're happy with the color matching you may have to adjust the sheen using a clear touch lacquer, which Mohawk sells.
Click to expand...

he may have a point there. as they offer a large selection of "dyes." just googied it.
"Dye based transparency with highest rating of light-fastness available for dyes.
... Toners utilize a non-fading, non-bleeding dye ... Wood shades can be varied without imparting the "muddy" effect sometimes associated with pigment type toners. ..."
 
do it right, or not at all. like the lighter shade-put 'em in the sun or pm the "finisher !"
 
Last edited:
the trick is the fading/bleaching. It basically will require you to stain and staining to MATCH is hard.
 
F1nut said:
Use Mohawk Ultra Classic Toner. The start of their product code is M100- xxxx. The last 4 numbers reference the color code and are different for each color. These are dye toners, so transparent as opposed to the pigmented toners.

Tape off the emblem first. Holding a piece of cardboard at the color change line and not quite touching the speaker apply an even light coat from the spray can (shake well), then let dry (minutes) to see how close the match is. If required apply more coats. Once you're happy with the color matching you may have to adjust the sheen using a clear touch up lacquer, which Mohawk sells.

Since the original color appears to have a brown tone I'll suggest using the Extra Dark Walnut toner, but I'm only guessing as I'm looking at your photo and not in person. A little toner can go a very long way, so don't apply a heavy coat. Spray a light coat from a distance of 12 inches or so. I suggest moving the speakers to an appropriate work area and either laid on their backs or elevated so you can get even coverage at the bottom.
Click to expand...


What he said. ^^^^
 
If you've never done wood finishing, or if you have but have never tried to do color matching with toner, I would strongly suggest going out and buying some old, faded junk furniture or creating your own unevenly colored panel on a piece of plywood and then practice, practice, practice before going to work on anything of value.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom