Cheap finish for my cheap subwoofer? - Page 2

m1abrams · 20th July 2004, 11:54 PM

If you do set things on it, a painted surface will scratch fairly easily. The truck bed liner method is only a light coating so I would not see it adding much to the durability. Atleast with the application I did.

Jimmy154 · 21st July 2004, 01:01 AM

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Originally posted by m1abrams
If you do set things on it, a painted surface will scratch fairly easily. The truck bed liner method is only a light coating so I would not see it adding much to the durability. Atleast with the application I did.

Truck bed liner is used for the exact purpose of adding durablity and preventing scratches on truck beds, no? Your coat might be too thin you say, then maybe a thicker coat would be needed for wrenchone's application? I'm mentioning this not to be a smart a**, as I usually do

, but after hearing this I'm going to try this finish.

Your speakers look very nice BTW. Not just the finish either, that Elf Spire design looks very nice.

wunhuanglo · 21st July 2004, 01:37 AM

the PE vinyl is very tough stuff - 10 mil. I don't think you'll be disappointed.

DrSplodge · 21st July 2004, 01:49 AM

Yeah, I went for the cheap spray on finish too.

Looks similar to m1abrams finish.

I sprayed on a couple of coats of flat black paint first, then used the truck liner.

mazeroth · 21st July 2004, 03:47 AM

M1, those look FANTASTIC! I think the spray-on is the way to go. Actually, I'm positive

m1abrams · 21st July 2004, 11:59 AM

Oh if you do a thick coat of the truck bed liner stuff it will be strong as all hell. But I found the thick coats will give you a glossy finish. Which is not what I was looking for.

I like the finish but it may not be as durable as you may need. Experiment with it is the best way to go. Its cheap enough to grab a scrap piece of wood to try different things on.

Benny the 2. · 21st July 2004, 12:37 PM

http://www.elesgoflex.com/elesframe.html

Has anyone of you heard about this new flexible laminate?
Well, it is expensive (in Germany about 40 € a roll (1 x 2,5 m), but I had the chance to look at a few speakers with this finish, and it is amazing...

Try and have a look on the "Antique beech" or "Yew" designs...

I think about using it by myself with my next projekt (Visaton Atlantis).

Greetings, B.

mazeroth · 22nd July 2004, 03:41 AM

Another question. When attaching the sub to the box what do you use to seal the subwoofer and the box together so there's not air leakage? Maybe some strip caulk?

mazeroth · 24th July 2004, 07:28 PM

Any ideas on the seal?

Thanks.

Solinar · 26th July 2004, 02:47 PM

http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showd...number=260-540

21st July 2004, 12:37 PM	#17
Benny the 2. diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: 75 kms south- west of Frankfurt / Main	http://www.elesgoflex.com/elesframe.html Has anyone of you heard about this new flexible laminate? Well, it is expensive (in Germany about 40 € a roll (1 x 2,5 m), but I had the chance to look at a few speakers with this finish, and it is amazing... Try and have a look on the "Antique beech" or "Yew" designs... I think about using it by myself with my next projekt (Visaton Atlantis). Greetings, B. __________________ JayBeeOnline.de

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20th July 2004, 11:54 PM	#11
m1abrams diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: NOVA	If you do set things on it, a painted surface will scratch fairly easily. The truck bed liner method is only a light coating so I would not see it adding much to the durability. Atleast with the application I did.

21st July 2004, 01:37 AM	#13
wunhuanglo diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: New Orleans, LA	the PE vinyl is very tough stuff - 10 mil. I don't think you'll be disappointed.

21st July 2004, 03:47 AM	#15
mazeroth diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Columbus, OH	M1, those look FANTASTIC! I think the spray-on is the way to go. Actually, I'm positive

21st July 2004, 11:59 AM	#16
m1abrams diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: NOVA	Oh if you do a thick coat of the truck bed liner stuff it will be strong as all hell. But I found the thick coats will give you a glossy finish. Which is not what I was looking for. I like the finish but it may not be as durable as you may need. Experiment with it is the best way to go. Its cheap enough to grab a scrap piece of wood to try different things on.

22nd July 2004, 03:41 AM	#18
mazeroth diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Columbus, OH	Another question. When attaching the sub to the box what do you use to seal the subwoofer and the box together so there's not air leakage? Maybe some strip caulk?

24th July 2004, 07:28 PM	#19
mazeroth diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Columbus, OH	Any ideas on the seal? Thanks.

26th July 2004, 02:47 PM	#20
Solinar diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA	http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showd...number=260-540

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