Help with dust cover re-gluing

andrewskaterrr · 21st May 2011, 07:35 PM

One of my cousins' 10" speakers in his bass cab has a dust cover that is slightly lifted and makes noise when he turns it up. What is the best way to re-glue the 1.5" "side" that is lifting? Do we use glue, putty, or something else?

geraldfryjr · 22nd May 2011, 06:43 AM

I use superglue or epoxy for such repairs . jer

Nigel Goodwin · 22nd May 2011, 10:20 AM

I would suggest a solvent based glue, rather than superglue or epoxy.

andrewskaterrr · 22nd May 2011, 12:16 PM

are solvent based glues easy to find? I'll check walgreens today (where I work)

geraldfryjr · 22nd May 2011, 02:52 PM

You must use the proper type for the cone material otherwise it won't work.
Epoxy is much easier to use and works every time.

Just use it sparingly and apply with a toothpick or peice of small diameter steel rod such as TIG or MIG or a paper clip.

A solvent glue is usaly what they use and obviously it didn't hold to good.

Use a medium (30min) to long (2hour) cure time to allow you time to work with it.
If it is paper the super glue works great.
jer

andrewskaterrr · 22nd May 2011, 03:58 PM

Will an epoxy work, or is there a certain type? I don't wanna end up using the wrong stuff.

geraldfryjr · 22nd May 2011, 10:21 PM

Just regular ol' epoxy slow cure type.

The kind that come in the dual syring thingy so that you can measure the amounts easily.
I Know there are lots of different brands.
I have used Ducco on projects in the past and I have found that it sticks to any thing although it can be peeled of some plastics but it takes alot of force to do so.

I know elmers makes a product as does Gorilla brand but just read the label for uses and you shouldn't have any problems.

Just becarful that it doesn't run down inside the voice coil that is why I said use it sparingly.

And then when it cures you can put on a thin layer around the seam of the dust cap and then it will never come off.

Be very with the stuff as it can be quite messy and will run if you use to much.

jer

andrewskaterrr · 22nd May 2011, 10:49 PM

ok thanks

21st May 2011, 07:35 PM	#1
andrewskaterrr diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2009	Help with dust cover re-gluing One of my cousins' 10" speakers in his bass cab has a dust cover that is slightly lifted and makes noise when he turns it up. What is the best way to re-glue the 1.5" "side" that is lifting? Do we use glue, putty, or something else?

22nd May 2011, 10:20 AM	#3
Nigel Goodwin diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: North Derbyshire	I would suggest a solvent based glue, rather than superglue or epoxy. __________________ Nigel Goodwin

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22nd May 2011, 06:43 AM	#2
geraldfryjr diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jackson,michigan	I use superglue or epoxy for such repairs . jer

22nd May 2011, 12:16 PM	#4
andrewskaterrr diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2009	are solvent based glues easy to find? I'll check walgreens today (where I work)

22nd May 2011, 02:52 PM	#5
geraldfryjr diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jackson,michigan	You must use the proper type for the cone material otherwise it won't work. Epoxy is much easier to use and works every time. Just use it sparingly and apply with a toothpick or peice of small diameter steel rod such as TIG or MIG or a paper clip. A solvent glue is usaly what they use and obviously it didn't hold to good. Use a medium (30min) to long (2hour) cure time to allow you time to work with it. If it is paper the super glue works great. jer

22nd May 2011, 03:58 PM	#6
andrewskaterrr diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2009	Will an epoxy work, or is there a certain type? I don't wanna end up using the wrong stuff.

22nd May 2011, 10:21 PM	#7
geraldfryjr diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jackson,michigan	Just regular ol' epoxy slow cure type. The kind that come in the dual syring thingy so that you can measure the amounts easily. I Know there are lots of different brands. I have used Ducco on projects in the past and I have found that it sticks to any thing although it can be peeled of some plastics but it takes alot of force to do so. I know elmers makes a product as does Gorilla brand but just read the label for uses and you shouldn't have any problems. Just becarful that it doesn't run down inside the voice coil that is why I said use it sparingly. And then when it cures you can put on a thin layer around the seam of the dust cap and then it will never come off. Be very with the stuff as it can be quite messy and will run if you use to much. jer

22nd May 2011, 10:49 PM	#8
andrewskaterrr diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2009	ok thanks

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