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+1 @yyzsantabarbaraCover-up is probably the best way to keep dust and moisture out. If you maintain a good habbit covering the speakers up you will find the huge difference after a few years' use. |
I guess when you go away for extended periods while in Europe or you're Mountain lodge or when you're at your Beach house, this would be a good idea. I think the fabric covering it up may rub against it unless you design a special enclosure to avoid contact. Practically speaking I'm not sure this works for me.
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I make furniture and cabinetry. What you are probably dealing with is a polyester lacquer, the same type used on Pianos. First off, it depends how deep the "scratches" are. Scratches you can not feel with the edge of your fingernail are called swirl marks. They are very easy to remove. Scratches you can feel with your fingernail are a bit harder but can be done. Then there are gouges that make their way into the underlying substrate, in this case probably wood. These will require an expert at finish repair. Cleaning and swirl removal can be done producing a mirror shine with Menzerna 3500 and a microfiber polishing cloth. Squeeze a little 3500 on the speaker and rub briskly in straight lines following the wood grain doing a section at a time then wipe off with a clean microfiber cloth. You could also use a random orbital polisher and a foam polishing pad. In my experience Menzerna is better than any of the American companies except maybe 3M. You can use the 3500 every day for the rest of your life and you will never go through the finish. Taking deeper scratches out is a more involved process taking several different compounds and a machine polisher. After using the 3500 you do not have to put anything else on the speaker. You will just worsen the shine. I get Menzerna products from AutoGeeks online. |
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