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Taking care of lacquer wood finishes

I have a pair of speakers with a high gloss lacquer wood finish. They look like they are in mint condition, until I shine a flashlight directly on it. Then you can see all the imperfections, little scratches, and swirl marks. I wiped a little area while shining the flashlight on it to see if a microfiber cloth would mark the wood, and it did. Is this normal? Are all high gloss lacquer wood finishes this easy to scratch? Do any of you do anything about it, or just leave it alone? I know on high gloss paint finishes you can use automotive supplies, but again this is a high gloss lacquer wood finish.
souljasmooth
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sfar
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Souljasmooth - Yes, I've used the Fender instrument care kit on my own speakers but considering how important this is to you I'm withdrawing my recommendation of it.

I would suggest you find a local cabinet maker who does fine lacquered furniture and consult with them.
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pbnaudio
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If you can only see it when shining a flash light on them - why is it really important ? Their intended purpose is playing music - really :-)

Good listening

Peter
souljasmooth OP
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Peter, that is part of my original question. Are other people with high gloss lacquer finish speakers doing anything, or just leavin it alone? If its normal, I'm not too worried about it, but if its an easy fix, then why not make them perfect. These lacquered finishes are becoming more popular. I actually prefer natural finishes with a semi gloss finish. Much easier to maintain. Any sonus faber users out there that care to respond? I use to own guarneri homages but never checked with the flashlight. Dynaudio is even using these finishes in their new confidence speakers
xti16
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I use Meguires Next Tech 2 wax on my Dyn C1 signatures. Liquid Ice from Turtle wax was also recommended. Leaves no swirl marks.
goose
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Souljasmooth - If you go with a more traditional furniture polish, my Avalon speakers included a bottle of Woodleys fine furniture polish. It doesn't contain any silicones or waxes. I figure if it came with the Avalon's it must be OK.
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