Cosmetic touch-up of black ash speakers
Aug 8, 2020 11:41:42 GMT -5
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Post by Boomzilla on Aug 8, 2020 11:41:42 GMT -5
Since, unfortunately in my opinion, so many speakers these days come in black ash finish, and since occasional chips and scuffs are inevitable on their finish, it becomes desirable to have a means of touch-up. I first tried black Marks-A-Lot and found it highly unsatisfactory for several reasons - the color match with the black ash was poor and also once the Marks-A-Lot got onto the surrounding (undamaged) finish, it was highly visible because of its gloss and its color mismatches with the factory finish.
But by chance, I also happened to have in the house a Testors "Gloss Black Enamel" pen with a fine felt tip. The pen is a Testors #2547. I find that it does a great job of touching up black ash finishes without being highly visible if you accidentally over-apply. To achieve the best blend, keep a dry paper towel with you and if you get a smear somewhere where you don't want it, use the dry towel to wipe off the excess immediately. Should you accidentally get the enamel on a part of the speaker where it doesn't need to be (and you didn't wipe it off before it dried) then use a drop of lighter fluid on a paper towel to clean the enamel off.
I've found that the Testors enamel pen does a GREAT job of hiding chips, scratches, and scuffs on "black ash" finishes, and recommend it to you highly. They are available at "craft houses" such as Hobby Lobby, online at Amazon, and also at (surprisingly) some fabric stores.
Cheers - Boomzilla
But by chance, I also happened to have in the house a Testors "Gloss Black Enamel" pen with a fine felt tip. The pen is a Testors #2547. I find that it does a great job of touching up black ash finishes without being highly visible if you accidentally over-apply. To achieve the best blend, keep a dry paper towel with you and if you get a smear somewhere where you don't want it, use the dry towel to wipe off the excess immediately. Should you accidentally get the enamel on a part of the speaker where it doesn't need to be (and you didn't wipe it off before it dried) then use a drop of lighter fluid on a paper towel to clean the enamel off.
I've found that the Testors enamel pen does a GREAT job of hiding chips, scratches, and scuffs on "black ash" finishes, and recommend it to you highly. They are available at "craft houses" such as Hobby Lobby, online at Amazon, and also at (surprisingly) some fabric stores.
Cheers - Boomzilla
