B&W Maintenance

[OmegaSpeed]

I guess it's ok for you to nitpick, or determine who is or isn't.

[Rolex]

:agree:

just treat them the same way you would treat the rest of the wood in your home.

Exactly my point. You shouldn't be using anything on your other furniture either.

I guess I'll go put plastic over all the walls in my house. It's not needed, but I figure I'll get some protection out of it.

[RobP]

I guess it's ok for you to nitpick, or determine who is or isn't.

Not nitpicking Omega, just dont want this thread to get out of hand, which seems like the way you want it to go. Or correct me if I am taking your above statement the wrong way.

[Rolex]

Not nitpicking Omega, just dont want this thread to get out of hand, which seems like the way you want it to go. Or correct me if I am taking your above statement the wrong way.

you are taking it the wrong way.

[OmegaSpeed]

Not nitpicking Omega, just dont want this thread to get out of hand, which seems like the way you want it to go. Or correct me if I am taking your above statement the wrong way.

Yes, you are falsely accusing me. I am simply clarifying some statements.

[RobP]

Sorry you felt falsely accused Omega, was not my intention to start a tiff here or rub you the wrong way, but your reply of "I guess it's ok for you to nitpick, or determine who is or isn't." seems a bit inflamatory to me.

[OmegaSpeed]

...but your reply of "I guess it's ok for you to nitpick, or determine who is or isn't." seems a bit inflamatory to me.

Here we agree, I was miffed at the accusation. Nonetheless, water under the bridge, I am sure we have bored the readers enough.

[RobP]

I agree, no foul no harm.

Cheers.

[Lex]

If you have a problem with something a moderator says, take it to them in private message, or to me in private message. I do not wish to see any more public challenges to the staff. Robert was not nit picking anyone, he was simply trying to keep the peace, doing his job here.

Exactly my point. You shouldn't be using anything on your other furniture either.

Excuse me, I'll ask, so WHY shouldn't you? A blanket statement such as this without any validation at all, is not sufficient reason for everyone to believe what you say as gospel without any justification and what are your references for this statement? Says who?

IMO,
One of the basic uses of pledge or similar wood polishes is, it picks up the lint off the finish, dirt, and other debris. Giving a little liquid base to do so, could prevent scratching of wood finish whatever it may be, EVEN if the polish itself does nothing for the longevity of the finish. It doesn't hurt the finish either IMO, and it does apply a little oil into the wood, which is not a bad thing. Ever heard of a natural paste wax finish? I have, I've created furniture with it before. You basically stain the wood to your preferred color, then use Johnson's paste wax over and over and over with various techniques to create a natural paste wax finish. Applying additional wax over time, does not hurt this finish. Polishes give some of the cleaning capabilities of wax, but in a simpler wipe and rub formula.
Yes, if it's a standard wood finish, a little polish may adhere to the wood's existing finish to protect, if it's a much harder wood finish, it won't absorb anything much, such as a polyeureithane. however, you can still use it and if it seems to add to the lustre, it may in fact increase the longevity of your finish (or not). Fine wood finishes do seem to soak up and enjoy being pampered with some polish and a soft cloth. Otherwise the finish seems to loose something over time and dry out the surface of the wood, not good.


Besides, I would think that basic wood finish principles apply regardless of the product in question. So, anyone? What does Bob Vilas say about this maybe? :B Or if he was still in biz, maybe Tim the Toolman Taylor.

thank you a lot for listening!
Doug

[Pedro]

up cloth???

Hi

Yesterday I was just cleaning my speaker using a good micro fiber sheet geting rid of some dust. But because the weather was too hot here (about 28ºC at night!) a drop of sweat from my head hitted that type of leather or cloth which is between the midrange and bass woofers. Immediately i used the sheet to dry that little drop. Unfortunately what I got was a little dark trace mark. What do you guys think I have to do, wait to see if this mark will go away by itself (as this cloth would have absorved the drop) or use a damp micro fiber sheet to remove it? I hope this shit of sweat didnt damage the speaker cloth.