Over the Fourth of July weekend I built four each of these and the four subs in the back ground.
DIY is so rewarding! I haven't built any loud speaker systems for several years, man it feels good! I haven't swept them yet and hope to get a crossover worked out this weekendfor the two ways.
Originally Posted by Titanium Dome
Did you repaint the horns, or were they new/in pristine condition?
1Audiohack,
I too am interested to know if your 2234 was repainted. If it is, would you mind sharing any secrets on your finishing process. I have two that I will soon attempt to restore and would appreciate any pointers from anyone with experience with this foam material. I know this should be the start of new thread but lacking the wherewithall to do so (Noob). Thanks in advance.
I am sorry to say that they were far from pristine. They are now painted with Martin Senour "Trim Black" lacquer, it has more body and pigment by far than any other rattle can lacquer paint l have ever used. It sprays like real car paint. It's the best matte black I have ever found, in a can. I bought it at Napa Auto Parts.
I have also used SEM brand "Trim Black", maybe from the same manufacturer, it seems the exact same.
As far as prep goes, treat it like a real job! The very first thing you do is wash them with mild soap and water, then go buy some wax and grease remover from an automotive paint house and get the surfaces very dry. You wipe it on wet with one towel and pick it up before it dries with another perfectly clean towel, never using the same part of the pick up towel twice, over and over until your pick up towel stays clean. The goal is to float the oils to the surface and wipe them up before the carrier evaporates and redeposits it in the surface again. Heres the trouble, these things are porous, about like a sanding primer, and everything you do (sanding and sanding and sanding) will push the wax (the wifes Lemon Pledge) and oils further into the foam. You just have to start clean and stay clean throughout the process.
There is an art to sanding. I used to paint cars for fun and profit in years gone by and you can really make or break the job sanding.
Jonis are yours damaged or just in need of a new color top coat?