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CDG 02-11-2020 03:02 PM

Wilson Audio Service Tutorial: WilsonGloss Detail Kit Application Process
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spnE...9P9abp6_QDUmlQ

DVass13 02-11-2020 03:20 PM

Interesting, but it's a shame the kit costs $250. I have to imagine there might be a cheaper way to clean/polish Wilson speakers.

http://parts.wilsonaudio.com/wilsongloss-detail-kit/

Puma Cat 02-11-2020 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DVass13 (Post 995086)
Interesting, but it's a shame the kit costs $250.

Now I've heard of everything. Audiophile-grade car polish. Get yours now for only...$250!

I noted that comments are turned off. I'll bet they are! LOL.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DVass13 (Post 995086)
I have to imagine there might be a cheaper way to clean/polish Wilson speakers.

There is...
https://klearscreen.com

CDG 02-11-2020 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Puma Cat (Post 995092)
Now I've heard of everything. Audiophile-grade car polish. Get yours now for only...$250!

I noted that comments are turned off. I'll bet they are! LOL.



There is...
https://klearscreen.com

Why would someone use a product for monitor screens on Wilson's paint finish?

I use https://www.amazon.com/Gerlitz-SMUDG...ws/B000WIFUDW/.

Puma Cat 02-11-2020 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CDG (Post 995101)
Why would someone use a product for monitor screens on Wilson's paint finish?
.

'Cause it works really well....

CDG 02-11-2020 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Puma Cat (Post 995144)
'Cause it works really well....

I wouldn't use it on my Wilsons.;-)

For The Love of Music 02-12-2020 02:34 AM

Yeah, no thanks!

audiohippo 02-12-2020 05:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DVass13 (Post 995086)
Interesting, but it's a shame the kit costs $250. I have to imagine there might be a cheaper way to clean/polish Wilson speakers.

http://parts.wilsonaudio.com/wilsongloss-detail-kit/

Fixing swirl marks you will need some compounds, polisher, tape, towels and pads.

Its quite involved, but the high level process:

1. Clay bar and Eraser. Removes damaging embedded contaminants (including Wax) that washing & polishing can't
2. Cut. Use a Cutting Compound with 4" Pad. This will level out any marks. Level of pad will depend on how bad the paintwork is. Assuming previous care has been taken, then only light cutting pad will be required.
3. Polish. Use a Polishing Compound with 4" Pad. This will smooth out the paint surface giving a flawless finish. Again, only a light polishing pad should be required.

Many videos on this https://youtu.be/WN-CCLWcN1s

Once this has been done then you would be ready to start with a Wax/Sealant.

As for product brands.

Polisher - Rupes, Flex or Concours are very common
Compounds - I use 3D Products. HD Cut and HD Polish for a two step and HD Speed for a 1 step (Cut/Polish).
Pads - 3D Products or Scholl.
Clay - Any brand will do.

You can generally pickup a kit with all the products required from most Car Detailing websites.

Now if you don't want to go through all that, I would personally just recommend cleaning the surface with a Clay bar and Eraser then applying a wax compound such as 3D Product, HD Poxy. This should cover/hide the swirl marks and be less that $50 with enough product to last 5+ applications.

Clay, Eraser and HD Poxy on my old Sasha's
https://i.ibb.co/3MtYZsx/IMG-0268.jpg

Puma Cat 02-12-2020 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by audiohippo (Post 995181)
Fixing swirl marks you will need some compounds, polisher, tape, towels and pads.

Its quite involved, but the high level process:

1. Clay bar and Eraser. Removes damaging embedded contaminants (including Wax) that washing & polishing can't
2. Cut. Use a Cutting Compound with 4" Pad. This will level out any marks. Level of pad will depend on how bad the paintwork is. Assuming previous care has been taken, then only light cutting pad will be required.
3. Polish. Use a Polishing Compound with 4" Pad. This will smooth out the paint surface giving a flawless finish. Again, only a light polishing pad should be required.

Many videos on this https://youtu.be/WN-CCLWcN1s

Once this has been done then you would be ready to start with a Wax/Sealant.

As for product brands.

Polisher - Rupes, Flex or Concours are very common
Compounds - I use 3D Products. HD Cut and HD Polish for a two step and HD Speed for a 1 step (Cut/Polish).
Pads - 3D Products or Scholl.
Clay - Any brand will do.

You can generally pickup a kit with all the products required from most Car Detailing websites.

Now if you don't want to go through all that, I would personally just recommend cleaning the surface with a Clay bar and Eraser then applying a wax compound such as 3D Product, HD Poxy. This should cover/hide the swirl marks and be less that $50 with enough product to last 5+ applications.

Clay, Eraser and HD Poxy on my old Sasha's
https://i.ibb.co/3MtYZsx/IMG-0268.jpg

:goodpost:

Great information here and your Sashas look great.


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