Speaker surround repair...

bobbykokinos · #1 10-12-2011, 11:39 AM

So, I have a speaker here for a cabinet that has a very small hole in the surround that I'd like to fix. I've since bought a replacement speaker for the cabinet but wouldn't mind repairing it if possible.

It looks to be about 1/8in in radius. Maybe the size of a screw driver shaft?? It doesn't affect the sound at all but I don't want it to get worse either.

Whats the easiest way to patch up this hole?

will33 · #2 10-12-2011, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by bobbykokinos

So, I have a speaker here for a cabinet that has a very small hole in the surround that I'd like to fix. I've since bought a replacement speaker for the cabinet but wouldn't mind repairing it if possible.

It looks to be about 1/8in in radius. Maybe the size of a screw driver shaft?? It doesn't affect the sound at all but I don't want it to get worse either.

Whats the easiest way to patch up this hole?

I've used silicon glue/adhesive caulk/gasket maker type stuff before with success. Stuff that sticks things together but stays a little rubbery/flexible, doesn't dry hard.

Little hole like that could probably just cover over. Longer tears I use a little piece of a rolling paper to cover it and smear silicone on both sides.

bobbykokinos · #3 10-12-2011, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by will33

I've used silicon glue/adhesive caulk/gasket maker type stuff before with success. Stuff that sticks things together but stays a little rubbery/flexible, doesn't dry hard.

Little hole like that could probably just cover over. Longer tears I use a little piece of a rolling paper to cover it and smear silicone on both sides.

Are you talking about the silicon glue I can get at Lowes/Home Depot?

will33 · #4 10-12-2011, 12:10 PM

Yeah, adhesive caulk or the RTV silicone gasket stuff you use when fixing your car. Mine get regular play, they're still holding together.

will33 · #5 10-12-2011, 12:38 PM

FWIW, I used "RTV Black" I had left over from fixing my car. It worked well and it's already black. I think household silicone adhesive caulk has similair gluing but staying flexible properties. The RTV is also made to withstand high temperatures and petroleum products like you find in an engine, not a speaker.

bobbykokinos · #6 10-12-2011, 12:39 PM

Ahh yes, the "instant gasket" stuff.. I'll go pick some up now!

bobbykokinos · #7 10-12-2011, 01:13 PM

Ok, have some RTV black on it.. I thought the piece was torn off but it was actually just folded back.. I was able to pop it back into place and the just seal it with the RTV on the front and back.

Thanks for the suggestion!!

will33 · #8 10-12-2011, 01:27 PM

Should be fine, just let it setup til tomorrow.

Frankjohnson · #9 10-12-2011, 01:46 PM

I also used marine silicone about 5 years ago - on a Kappa Pro 12. Still play it out regularly.

will33 · #10 10-12-2011, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by bobbykokinos

Ok, have some RTV black on it.. I thought the piece was torn off but it was actually just folded back.. I was able to pop it back into place and the just seal it with the RTV on the front and back.

Thanks for the suggestion!!

You live next door to an Autozone or something? That took all of 36 minutes to "go get the stuff" and do the repair.

bobbykokinos · #11 10-12-2011, 01:52 PM

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You live next door to an Autozone or something? That took all of 36 minutes to "go get the stuff" and do the repair.

1/4mi away from Pepboys

will33 · #12 10-12-2011, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Frankjohnson

I also used marine silicone about 5 years ago - on a Kappa Pro 12. Still play it out regularly.

Mine was a couple of eden 10's also 4-5 years ago. Still works.