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Are the new D3 black paint polishable?
I noticed when I was at the dealer, hairlines are easy to have even on the 802D3.... are you guys able to polish this? Say using a car polish/wax? Or not a good idea?
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The paint would have a clear coat on it which allows you to cut/polish to remove marks and swirls.
Applying wax will add a protection layer between the paint/clear coat. Alternatively you can use a ceramic perminate paint protection for long term cove.
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Not sure if I'm ballsy enough to wax and polish the cabinets...
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Are you biting the bullet?
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I have seen a B&W factory video of the workers using a buffer and polish on the heads prior to shipping.
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I have been there to see them do it (and for other reasons). The entire factory operation is impressive.
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If the demo speakers have hairline scratches then they were improperly maintained. It's important to use the softest microfibre or feather duster with piano black. What I usually do is blow compressed air to remove as much dust prior to dusting them with a microfibre duster. A Few times a year I spray Zaino Z6 wax to the finish. I have never put any fine hairline scratches on my former 802d2s using this technique and they look as good as the day they came out of their boxes.
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I lightly use a swifter duster for all my gear including the B&W 802D2s and B&W 803D2s. No one touches any of these (warning given ) so there are no finger marks. Never felt the need to do more.
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Two Channel: McIntosh C2300 preamp, MC601 amps x2, MR88 tuner, MEN220; Esoteric K-03X; Aurender N100C 4TB; B&W 802D2 Diamonds, JL Audio F113V2 x 2 on Sound Anchor Sub Stands; VPI Classic Signature Piano Black, Ortofon Cadenza Black, VPI SDS, periphery ring, StillPoints center weight, Gingko Audio ClaraVu Dust Cover CT, KAB SpeedStrobe, Dr. Feickert Analogue Protractor; Sonos with W4S digital modification to W4S Remedy to Esoteric; W4S PS1 Linear Power unit for the 2x Remedy and Recovery w/ W4S PS1 Power Cord; Torus RM20; Wireworld Silver Series 7 Electra/Starlight/Eclipse cables and WW Platinum Power Cord for Amps and Platinum USB for Aurender; KLAUDIO RCM; Steve Blinn Designs extra wide three shelf rack; GIK Acoustics panels and bass traps, StillPoints Ultra Minis under all gear and Stillpoint Ultra SS under amps and speakers. Home Theater 7.2: McIntosh MX150, MC452, MC207; B&W 803D2 Diamonds, HTM2 center, CWM7.3 surrounds; JLAudio F112 x2 subs; Panasonic TC-P65ZT60 65" Studio Master Plasma; Oppo 205; Crown FM Two Tuner; Sonos with W4S Remedy; Apple TV; Furman Elite 20 amp PFi x2; WW and AQ Cables/Cords; Salamander Synergy Four Bay Cabinet Office 2ch with McIntosh vintage refurbished gear: McIntosh MC275V6 x2 tube amps; Klipsch Cornwall I vintage speakers (1982); AQ Dragonfly Red DAC/Jitterbug/cables; PS Audio Dectet Power Center; Mcintosh C28, MC2105, MR78 (with mod), MQ101, each with original walnut cabinet and panloc (1976), MCD7008 (1996), ML1C speakers (1976); Bang & Olufsen Beogram 4002 turntable (1976) with new SoundSmith SMMC20CL cartridge (2015); Salamander double rack |
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There are a few automotive paint treatments (opti-coat for one) that significantly reduces swirl marks.
Has anyone tried this? |
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Yes on several cars and a pair of gloss black bookhelf speakers. Excellent results.
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Wilson Audio Alexia + Mezzo | Dan D'Agostino Momentum PRE & S250 | Esoteric P02x & D02x | Torus AVR2-16 | Marantz AV8805 | Panasonic UB9000 | Bryston 7B3 & 9BSST2 | ScreenTechnics 125" 2.37 Screen | JVC X7900 | Krix A20 (4) | JL Audio F113 (2) |
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