I recently acquired a pair of 1970’s vintage Klipsch speakers constructed with gorgeous book matched walnut veneer. The cabinets were finished with clear lacquer. The former careless owners had potted plants on the tops and allowed water to stain the veneer and damage the lacquer. I have removed the lacquer with thinner and a scraper and have carefully sanded the veneer. I am left with several black streaks in the grain where the water apparently remained too long. Is there a way I can restored the veneer and eliminate the discoloration?? I plan to refinish with Watco oil.
Thanks,
Bill Hendrix
Wichita, KS
Edited 11/3/2005 2:50 am ET by bhendrix
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First thing to try is oxalic acid. You should be able to find that in any good paint store.
But when you fire up the big Klipschhorn's you'll close your eyes to be in the middle of the concern hall or jazz club.
If you have any trouble finding oxalic acid you can use deck cleaner, just check the ingredients oxalic acid should be the main(first) one listed.Regards
Jerry
Thanks, guys!!
Yes, Steve, the K-Horns are incredible. I have been collecting and restoring several pairs of the various '70's vintage Klipsch speakers. The veneer work is gorgeous. They're all book-matched and beautifully constructed, so I have a gorgeous piece of furniture and world-class sound, too.
Will the oxalic acid damage or discolor the wood veneer in any way?
Bill
It shouldn't do much more than lighten the wood a little, so the advise is to apply the oxalic acid over the entire surface for evenness. (But test an inconspicuous spot first just to see how your example reacts.)
After the oxalic acid solution dries, you want to wash the surface with water and the neutralize the acid with something like baking soda.
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