Daan Jacobs Reference 1 restore - Advice wanted please

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I've got two pairs of Daan Jacobs Reference loudspeakers.
This post shows the Reference 1's. I have the three way model too, but I'm not sure what their model name is. I will post them later.

I think the drivers used in here are the Scan Speak D2008 tweeter and KEF B200 woofer.

Unfortunately the cabinets have some wear and tear.
I would appreciate advice from those more knowledgeable than me regarding what I can do to get these looking pleasant again.

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I think this tweeter, and woofer, deserves to be counter sunk. A new front baffle is something I am considering.
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All the drivers have this sticky black sealant on the flanges. It's messy. I think I'm going to remove it. Perhaps rather use a dry rubber/foam/felt ring to seal.
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The front baffle is pressed wood. I'm thinking of cutting a new marine birch ply or mdf front baffle and also painting it black.
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Lots of stuffing material and solid wood used on the inside layer. These cabinets are heavy.
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Crossover. I have yet to inspect the condition of the components
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Cabinets:
Here is where the fun starts.

The veneer on the top and sides are a bit scratched. Any suggestions as to how I can get the veneer looking good again?
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The edges on the bottom part of the cabinet have pulled apart slightly. Luckily only on the bottom, so it's easily visible from the front, and only a few mm deep so it doesn't compromise the seal of the cabinet as there is about another 2cm beyond the split that is still sealed tightly. Is there a product I can use to seal these splits or what is the best way to deal with them?
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There is a vinyl layer on the front baffle that is pulling off, but I'm thinking of replacing the front baffle anyway and painting it black.
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This is the on the front left corner of one of the cabinets.
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This is the front top right hand corner.
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This is at the back luckily.
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Same place as the photo just before.
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All in all the cabs are still sealed well, but I'd like to get them looking better. All advice welcome.
I will test the drivers and crossovers soon.
 
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