NS1000M Cabinet Finish
- Thread starter miklemke
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I used Black satin latex.
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This is what I used. Applied two coats with a foam roller. Once the paint dried the birch woodgrain still was visible just like the OEM finish.
http://www.lowes.com/pd_89115-90-7946504_0__
http://www.lowes.com/pd_89115-90-7946504_0__
belgianbrain
Super Member
Did you bother removing the old finish first?
rufusthedog
New Member
hello new member here...I just aquired a pair of ns1000m's ...sonically they are perfect...cabinets are kinda rough..mostly scratches and paint removal..a few spots where veneer has broken off...question is what did you use to fill in those spots and how did you repair the edges...i would really like to redo the cabs as you have..they look great
SteveS in VA
Active Member
There is virtually zero chance that industrially manufactured speakers used any sort of waterborne finish in the seventies or eighties or even nineties. The finish was almost certainly pigmented nitrocellulose lacquer. It dries faster, doesn't raise grain, and works better than the waterborne finishes available in that period.
Latex paint is a poor choice for refinishing. Latex paint has a disqualifying property of "blocking" which means that even after the finish has cured, objects placed on it could stick to the surface. Now, there are waterborne finishes that would work but they should be labeled as 100% acrylic. These would be top of the line trim paints, though if you have spray capabilities, there are superior waterborne finishes that out give a more professional look. Latex wall paint should never be used for furniture or speaker enclosures.
Latex paint is a poor choice for refinishing. Latex paint has a disqualifying property of "blocking" which means that even after the finish has cured, objects placed on it could stick to the surface. Now, there are waterborne finishes that would work but they should be labeled as 100% acrylic. These would be top of the line trim paints, though if you have spray capabilities, there are superior waterborne finishes that out give a more professional look. Latex wall paint should never be used for furniture or speaker enclosures.
AsK Mr Steve . Obviously, I don't know shit about paint. Even though I incorrectly painted them 5-6 years ago. They still look great.
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4seatPilot
"Broker"
Nice NS trio there Dave. :yes:
one of my pair of NS690III's have beat to shit cabs.....might break them down, sand, strip and fill, then go with the ebony look.
Cause it's HAAAWWT!!!
Cause it's HAAAWWT!!!
tuffstuff1
Super Member
That Lowe's black is great paint. I painted eight oak chairs for my wife beacuse they were green. It dries hard as a rock, the color is perfect and it did not hide the grain. It is really good paint and you will not have any problems with it on your speakers. Coincidentally I was going to suggest the same thing, but avionic beat me to it. You can set stuff on it too. It won't hurt it. I never set anything on my speakers anyway, so its not even a factor. By the way, that is a very nice collection of NS for sure. West system makes filler products that are easy fairing. You don't want to use a hard sanding filler. Use a bock sander to keep it flat. 220 grit paper won,t leave scratches. Good Luck!
tuffstuff1
Super Member
Awesome! The woofers are out of mine. Can I wear them over and you give them a good spit shine for me?
mustangsqd
Member
NS1000 re-finish
what are your opinions on refinishing w/ a glossy (piano black ) finish?
I was thinking of spraying automotive grade catalyzed enamel/ or polyurethane.
It would most likely hide the grain - ( depending on the coats ),
but give it a totally different look.
Opinions anyone..???
what are your opinions on refinishing w/ a glossy (piano black ) finish?
I was thinking of spraying automotive grade catalyzed enamel/ or polyurethane.
It would most likely hide the grain - ( depending on the coats ),
but give it a totally different look.
Opinions anyone..???
tuffstuff1
Super Member
I am sure it would be gorgeous, but that satin is very forgiving and you don't have to beat yourself up on it. It covers great and hides any imperfection well. It depends on how much work you want to put into them. I still like the satin look and the grain beneath. It's very close to original.
mustangsqd
Member
That's why I asked, I like to keep original for the value(?), but when I look at the Kendrick finishes on the NS 1000's-I start to drool!
