Guest pbda Posted March 29, 2004 Report Share Posted March 29, 2004 I have just acquired a pair of 3as (the speakers that I wanted, but couldn't afford in 1976). They sound great, but don't look so hot. Some moron owner in their past appears to have kept a potted plant on one of them, and watered both the plant and the speaker. Result: dark, ringed top of one cabinet with some warping.I have read the various threads about refinishing speakers, but I've neither the skill nor the confidence to refinish these cabinets myself, hence my question: can anyone refer me to someone reputable who offers a refinishing service? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dogmeninreno Posted March 29, 2004 Report Share Posted March 29, 2004 >I have just acquired a pair of 3as (the speakers that I>wanted, but couldn't afford in 1976). They sound great, but>don't look so hot. Some moron owner in their past appears to>have kept a potted plant on one of them, and watered both the>plant and the speaker. Result: dark, ringed top of one>cabinet with some warping.>>I have read the various threads about refinishing speakers,>but I've neither the skill nor the confidence to refinish>these cabinets myself, hence my question: can anyone refer me>to someone reputable who offers a refinishing service?You might try ARpro on this forum. Larry might do this for you. Dale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ar_pro Posted March 29, 2004 Report Share Posted March 29, 2004 Boy, that's a "classic" problem...the leaking flower pot has wrecked many a nice walnut finish. Most of these stains are of the worst possible type - where the same area is wet again and again, and allowed to dry over and over. Because of the nature of the relatively thin veneer, and the prolonged & complete penetration of the water, it's usually impossible to remove all traces of the unsightly discoloration. The good news is that an all-out refinishing usually looks so good, that's it's much easier to live with what remains of the stain. Why don't you post a couple of pictures of the problem area, so that we can get an idea of what you're up against? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pbda Posted March 30, 2004 Report Share Posted March 30, 2004 Thanks for the information. I will post some shots once I've gotten the units back from the shop (refoaming). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynaco_dan Posted August 3, 2004 Report Share Posted August 3, 2004 >I have just acquired a pair of 3as (the speakers that I>wanted, but couldn't afford in 1976). They sound great, but>don't look so hot. Some moron owner in their past appears to>have kept a potted plant on one of them, and watered both the>plant and the speaker. Result: dark, ringed top of one>cabinet with some warping.>>I have read the various threads about refinishing speakers,>but I've neither the skill nor the confidence to refinish>these cabinets myself, hence my question: can anyone refer me>to someone reputable who offers a refinishing service?Hi there. If you still want the cabinets refinished please wait a few months for me to unpack. I have, direct from AR, a sheet of how to refinish each of their various cabinet finishes. Don't be worried that you may not be an expert. These instructions are very basic and simple. I will be scanning and sending copies to Mark when I've unpacked. Have a great day. ps there is only 1 sheet single sided to show you how basic the information is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pbda Posted August 4, 2004 Report Share Posted August 4, 2004 That would be enormously helpful; many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dogmeninreno Posted August 5, 2004 Report Share Posted August 5, 2004 >That would be enormously helpful; many thanks.Contact Larry (Vintage AR) He is usually auctioning on eBay. He offers a refinishing kit. I have never used it but trust his expertise! Dale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynaco_dan Posted October 20, 2004 Report Share Posted October 20, 2004 >>That would be enormously helpful; many thanks.>Contact Larry (Vintage AR) He is usually auctioning on eBay.>He offers a refinishing kit. I have never used it but trust>his expertise! Dale Hi therePlease wait for me to get a copy to Mark of AR's " How to Re-finish AR Speakers " to post on this site for free for viewers. I think everyone will be very pleased at AR's efforts to make us, the users able to follow very simple instructions. Have a great day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest klossdisciple Posted November 13, 2004 Report Share Posted November 13, 2004 You should be unpacked by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 300B Posted November 18, 2004 Report Share Posted November 18, 2004 Have you unpacked, yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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