Has anyone tried refinishing your speakers.....


I have a slightly roughed up Sonus Fabers (walnut) and I would like to refinish them if possible, anyone tried something this ambitious before?

thx

Planing to stick with the original finish of course...
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Well I have lost of patience when it comes to this stuff.
Its SOLID wood and I believe I dont need to sand down too deep, just the top layer since the grains are still there, thats the way I like them.

No paint on these babes, the natural look is to die for.
Thanks and please feel to recommend any links for refinishing them.
Hi Ravi,
Remember you'll have to remove the multiple coats of lacquer to get to the wood!
You can attempt it yourself & if it does not come out right, then have them done by a pro.
I know that I would not attempt this myself on my Strad's.
It's like sending a Ferrari to Maaco for a paint job.
Wish you the best.
Thanks Paladin,

Well I am glad its not the Strad's, the newer Fabers are tougher to work I would say, I have the original Electa family, the original rustic walnut and I believe I should be able to turn this into a classic piece. I still love to sound and looks of them so.....thats why the effort is needed.

I will post some of the before and after for sure, thanks.
As a woodworker and audio junkie I have looked at doing it and the one advice I can give you is do not sand the veneer. As mentioned above it is too thin. Use a scraper available at Woodcraft, Lee Valley, Rockler and the sort all with web sites. Scrape in the direction of the grain and that will remove the varnish layer and leave the stain.
You may want to re stain to unify the color, then just apply the sealer and topcoat of your choice.