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    Default Any advice on loudspeaker cabinet repairs

    Recently obtained som e LV Auditorium. Generally the speakers are in great condition and sound superb. Two issues , one has a crushed corner on the top not big possibly 15mm x 15 mm , about 5 mm depression from the horizontal. The second has a crushed back edge from same rear corner as other about 10 - 15mm wide about 30% of width.
    So I could attempt to open the laminate up to try and get top back into correct position or fill, sand and vinyl wrap the top or touch up with acrylic paint

    Any advice. Sound is not effected but would prefer some remedial work to improve look

    Thanks for any advice

    Colin

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    Tricky one Colin.

    If they were mine, I would fill, sand and touch up with paint. There are various wood effect paints available: choose one which best matches the veneer of your speakers. If you don't like the results, you can always sand back and try a different wood effect paint.
    Barry

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    It’s probably the most straight forward route

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    I've had success using a clothes iron on low-ish heat to remove dents, with a damp clean sheet of paper between iron and wood to provide a bit of steam and protect from scratches etc.

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    Thanks I have used that before on wood so may give it a try .

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    Tricky, is the laminate made of real wood? If so it is probably easier: cut out damaged part, glue a piece of wood with matching grain.
    If plastic - I do not quite know... Maybe try do the same? but then it will be hard to sand down the new piece of wood without damaging the veneer. Also probably it will be more difficult to find suitable wood.

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    It’s a real wood veneer , one repair part finished just need to try and get stain colour a bit better. Second speaker had a crushed back edge, so managed to insert a craft knife and lift back into level position. Used superglue to stabilise wood, laminate board so will start that this week. May make new cabinets for them going forward, but overall they are coming out ok

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    >just need to try and get stain colour a bit better.
    Don't laugh but strong tea stains very slowly, you apply layer by layer until you get the desired shade. I do not remember where I saw/read it but I applied this technique in some home improvements with great results.

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    I may try that as well. I have got close but not happy with 2nd speaker

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