punctured rubber surround

alvinlim · 2nd April 2006, 06:17 AM

Was finishing up on my proac clone when my screwdriver slipped and made a 1 cm gash on the rubber surround of the woofer. How bad is this? I patched it up using super glue and keeping my fingers crossed. Anyone has a spare woofer available?

jleaman · 2nd April 2006, 06:32 AM

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Originally posted by alvinlim
Was finishing up on my proac clone when my screwdriver slipped and made a 1 cm gash on the rubber surround of the woofer. How bad is this? I patched it up using super glue and keeping my fingers crossed. Anyone has a spare woofer available?

I would put silicone glue in behind the surround right in the ridge that will work a-lot better. I've done this long time ago and i used silicone and it till this day still looks good

lndm · 2nd April 2006, 06:44 AM

OUCH!

I'll bet now you'll always cup one hand around the screwdriver shaft

I once did major surround damage to a 10" woofer I had. I decided to repair it with super glue and put it in the car. No problem really. I don't think one hole will do anything drastic, but it would have to be better with a flexible patch of some sort. If you can't notice the difference, go back to enjoying the music.

xplod1236 · 2nd April 2006, 06:54 AM

rubber cement works better, because it flexes, and doesn't harden like super glue.

jleaman · 2nd April 2006, 07:33 PM

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Originally posted by xplod1236
rubber cement works better, because it flexes, and doesn't harden like super glue.

That's exactly why i also suggested silicone.

auplater · 3rd April 2006, 02:03 AM

I've used "Plasti-Dip", available in multiple colors or clear from most Lowe's or HomeDepots or maybe even wally-mart.

Works well, easy to paint or drip on, stays flexible.

auplater

alvinlim · 3rd April 2006, 03:50 AM

Wish I saw the messages earlier - super glue is already in - any impact on sound?

rcavictim · 3rd April 2006, 04:26 AM

Are you another unfortunate victim of the wicked, evil slotted head fastener conspiracy? Was it a slotted screwdriver that did the damage?

IMO, anyone in charge of (responsible for) manufacturing slotted head fasteners in this modern age needs to be set on fire in a televised ceremony explaining why and their ashes buried. Anyone that still buys slotted head screw needs to be educated.

Slotted screwdrivers make excellent pry bars and excell at scratching furniture and for poking holes.

soongsc · 3rd April 2006, 04:31 AM

silicon rubber glue used in auto repairs?

xplod1236 · 3rd April 2006, 04:37 AM

Yes.

2nd April 2006, 06:17 AM	#1
alvinlim diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Singapore	punctured rubber surround Was finishing up on my proac clone when my screwdriver slipped and made a 1 cm gash on the rubber surround of the woofer. How bad is this? I patched it up using super glue and keeping my fingers crossed. Anyone has a spare woofer available?

3rd April 2006, 04:26 AM	#8
rcavictim diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Cool end of a soldering iron NW of Toronto	Are you another unfortunate victim of the wicked, evil slotted head fastener conspiracy? Was it a slotted screwdriver that did the damage? IMO, anyone in charge of (responsible for) manufacturing slotted head fasteners in this modern age needs to be set on fire in a televised ceremony explaining why and their ashes buried. Anyone that still buys slotted head screw needs to be educated. Slotted screwdrivers make excellent pry bars and excell at scratching furniture and for poking holes. __________________ I.Q.Test. Have you ever purchased a recreational snowmobile?

3rd April 2006, 04:31 AM	#9
soongsc diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Taiwan	silicon rubber glue used in auto repairs? __________________ Hear the real thing!

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2nd April 2006, 06:44 AM	#3
lndm diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: nsw	OUCH! I'll bet now you'll always cup one hand around the screwdriver shaft I once did major surround damage to a 10" woofer I had. I decided to repair it with super glue and put it in the car. No problem really. I don't think one hole will do anything drastic, but it would have to be better with a flexible patch of some sort. If you can't notice the difference, go back to enjoying the music.

2nd April 2006, 06:54 AM	#4
xplod1236 diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: On the couch	rubber cement works better, because it flexes, and doesn't harden like super glue.

3rd April 2006, 02:03 AM	#6
auplater diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: KyOhWVa tristate	I've used "Plasti-Dip", available in multiple colors or clear from most Lowe's or HomeDepots or maybe even wally-mart. Works well, easy to paint or drip on, stays flexible. auplater

3rd April 2006, 03:50 AM	#7
alvinlim diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Singapore	Wish I saw the messages earlier - super glue is already in - any impact on sound?

3rd April 2006, 04:37 AM	#10
xplod1236 diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: On the couch	Yes.

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