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Help with repairing RS-3's


Jim

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I just purchased a pair of RS-3's used and they have some peeling vinyl on their cabinets. This is the paper thin vinyl that is on the covers. I wanted to know what the best way to go about repairing them would be. Is there a glue I can use to try to just glue the area where it's peeling, or is there any vinyl I can order to put on them?Or does Klipsch sell replacement cabinets?Attached is a picture. Any help is appreciated.

 

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yea, I may take them either to a leather/vinyl repair place, try to use gorilla glue, maybe just peel it all off and prime them and paint them over with a sturdy oil based paint. I thought maybe a very strong fabric spray glue also. I got them for $110.00 for the pair, so for the $10.00 for a oil based spray matte paint it shouldn't be that bad.

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I would just peel it all off and light sand the edges and then apply some Duratex.

 

 

http://store.acrytech.com/Speaker-Cabinet-Coating-DuraTex-Roller-Grade-Black.html

 

The trial size would be plenty for a couple of RS-3's

 

http://store.acrytech.com/Speaker-Cabinet-Texture-Coating-Duratex-Roller-Grade-Trial-Size-Kit-Black.html

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I would just peel it all off and light sand the edges and then apply some Duratex.

 

 

http://store.acrytech.com/Speaker-Cabinet-Coating-DuraTex-Roller-Grade-Black.html

 

The trial size would be plenty for a couple of RS-3's

 

http://store.acrytech.com/Speaker-Cabinet-Texture-Coating-Duratex-Roller-Grade-Trial-Size-Kit-Black.html

 

I'm assuming it will give a slight texture and Matte finish?

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I would just peel it all off and light sand the edges and then apply some Duratex.

 

 

http://store.acrytech.com/Speaker-Cabinet-Coating-DuraTex-Roller-Grade-Black.html

 

The trial size would be plenty for a couple of RS-3's

 

http://store.acrytech.com/Speaker-Cabinet-Texture-Coating-Duratex-Roller-Grade-Trial-Size-Kit-Black.html

 

I'm assuming it will give a slight texture and Matte finish?

 

Yes, matte finish and the rollers nap type will determine the texture. Can be brushed also for a smoother finish.

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I think the cabinets for the RS-3 are long gone.  I've got a pair of beat up ones that have some vinyl receding on them as well as peeling. I'm sure a revinyl would be the best solution outside of building a new cabinet.

 

Did you see TASDOMS reply? This may be good for yours also.

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