So I haven't even received my new Rocket ELTse set, and am considering options on refinishing.
I got a great deal because AV123 is out of various components for each of the three available finishes (black, chocolate rosewood and regular (reddish) rosewood). So I ended up with the center in rosewood and everything else in chocolate.
I don't think the mix will look bad - may even look kinda cool since they are similar tones and the same wood grain.
The real problem is that neither matches the room. Here's a picture of the current setup:
http://thebettertons.com/_images/misc/cabinetold.jpg
I hope I'm wrong, but if they really clash, I'm trying to get some options on refinishing them.
What I'm considering is as follows:
(1) Deglosser to remove the sealant (the stuff you put on stained kitchen cabinets so that paint will stick).
(2) High concentration chlorine bleach to remove/dull the actual stain.
(3) Whitish stain or pickled finish paint.
So thoughts?
And any suggestions on removing the drivers or protecting them during the process?
I got a great deal because AV123 is out of various components for each of the three available finishes (black, chocolate rosewood and regular (reddish) rosewood). So I ended up with the center in rosewood and everything else in chocolate.
I don't think the mix will look bad - may even look kinda cool since they are similar tones and the same wood grain.
The real problem is that neither matches the room. Here's a picture of the current setup:
http://thebettertons.com/_images/misc/cabinetold.jpg
I hope I'm wrong, but if they really clash, I'm trying to get some options on refinishing them.
What I'm considering is as follows:
(1) Deglosser to remove the sealant (the stuff you put on stained kitchen cabinets so that paint will stick).
(2) High concentration chlorine bleach to remove/dull the actual stain.
(3) Whitish stain or pickled finish paint.
So thoughts?
And any suggestions on removing the drivers or protecting them during the process?