batchman Posted April 22, 2017 Report Share Posted April 22, 2017 Howdy - I figure this would be the right place to ask - has anyone found a stain or such that's a good match for touching up nicks/dents/scratches etc, the kind that don't tempt you to re-finish? And since I've opened the concept, how about the inevitable sun bleaching? Has anyone found a treatment that "helps", either preventing or minimizing? I have a lot of ADS walnut around this place and I'd love to #1 prevent further degradation and #2 lessen some of the "hey, look at me" things that happen (especially to used buys). I bet I'm not the only one... Cheers, - Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKent Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 Welcome Jeff Howard Restore-a-Finish is meant for just the circumstance you describe--scratches etc. that don't tempt you to re-finish. http://howardproducts.com/restor-a-finish/ As for the sun bleaching I'm not sure. R-A-F does come tinted so maybe. -Kent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batchman Posted May 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2017 My similar Olde English stuff seemed too dark, maybe this is a better match. I was really thinking more along the lines of a fine paintbrush for a couple nicks & scratches but maybe this is the best way. So Kent, have you tried this on actual 25+ year old ADS walnut? I thought I recalled these were lacquered but they don't seem much like other things I have in that finish. The wood does seem "thirsty". Thanks, - Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GD70 Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 I believe you are correct regarding a lacquer finish. MayI suggest getting a can of gloss lacquer, and using a small artists brush and touching up the areas that need attention. Try a small area first. Lacquer stinks, so I'd say do this in the garage or outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKent Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 Sorry-- I was away when you posted this. On 5/20/2017 at 10:19 PM, batchman said: So Kent, have you tried this on actual 25+ year old ADS walnut? No. Never had ADS speakers. On 5/20/2017 at 10:19 PM, batchman said: I thought I recalled these were lacquered but they don't seem much like other things I have in that finish The Howard product is recommended for that kind of problem. OTOH, Glen is very skiled at restoring veneer, so maybe try his suggestion. -Kent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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