Gentle Ben Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 My wife is a champ and has allowed me to upgrade to a 9.2.2 Atmos system as an anniversary/Christmas present. Included purchasing new RF-7 IIs fronts, RC-64 II center, a pair of R-115SW subs, a pair of CDT-5800 C II ceilings, and a pair of small RS-41 IIs for front heights; and a Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A3050 receiver. (Already had very good Reference series II sides and rears, as well as an Emotiva XPA-7.) I said all this because she has a stern request to go along with her generosity and I'm not old enough to go celibate: She wants the small, black RS-41s painted white to match her newly done light gray walls and white ceiling. Flat or pearl white would be fine. Can I spray paint these speakers with success? Automotive paint or regular paint store spray paint? Bring them to a body shop or other pro? Biggest question: The black grilles? Yes, she wants the grilles on them, and painted white or light gray. Is this possible? Does Klipsch sell white grilles? Only other choice would be me trying to convince her I need to spend another $400 for a pair of white ceiling speakers. (Location would be difficult in attic.) Any suggestion appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsoncookie Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 A person experienced with spraying can or gun, would not be asking this. No offence, everybody has their skills. Like Dirty Harry sed - "Every man has got to know his limitations". If you have the budget, bring them to a small local kitchen cabinet shop that does in house spraying. Not all, but many do in house finishing. Of those, some will do white paint. Most do only "Stain and "lacquer"" Or to a small privately owned body shop. Re the grilles- will be difficult to get them really white with paint for a few reasons. Better to replace the cloth if you can. Alternately - IF --IF-- you have spray can and surface prep experience, you might do it for like $20.(other than the grilles). my thoughts, YMMV, Lars 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS121996 Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 If it was me, I'd peel the vinyl off, rough it up with sandpaper and then paint the MDF cabs. Let her see them peeled before you paint them Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsoncookie Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 They can easily be painted. By you, IF - IF- you have surface prep and spray experience for like $20 material cost, If not,like $100 - $150 ballpark in a cabinet shop that does paint, not just stain and laquer jobs, or a small body shop. The grilles will need ALOT of paint from varying angles to make them look truly "white" Probably better to replace the cloth. Lars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 You can get some white Duratex and peel off the vinyl, sand them down, and then roll it on. Real simple job. Then recover the covers in white speaker cloth.. Or contact the OP on this thread. https://community.klipsch.com/index.php?/topic/160370-refurbished-kg-35/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS121996 Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 You can get some white Duratex and peel off the vinyl, sand them down, and then roll it on. Real simple job. Then recover the covers in white speaker cloth.. Or contact the OP on this thread. https://community.klipsch.com/index.php?/topic/160370-refurbished-kg-35/ I heard that somewhere before^^^^^ Mark 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 You can get some white Duratex and peel off the vinyl, sand them down, and then roll it on. Real simple job. Then recover the covers in white speaker cloth.. Or contact the OP on this thread. https://community.klipsch.com/index.php?/topic/160370-refurbished-kg-35/ I heard that somewhere before^^^^^ Mark Just expanded on it slightly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gentle Ben Posted January 1, 2016 Author Share Posted January 1, 2016 Thanks fellas -- yes, I can paint -- should have asked about prep up front. Concern is about surface needing certain type or brand of paint and then more importantly the grille. Where do I get grille cloth? From Klipsch? Hobby Lobby? As for those with ceiling speakers -- I have not yet actually picked up the CDT-5800 II C pair, just gotten "permission" to add this everything I have received, installed or have on order. So, anything else that would go well with my Klipsch RF setup. 5800s are pricy if I need to get two more. Something that will "match" Klipsch sound, timbre, etc? Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 I know nothing about painting, but isn't there some kind of white or beige vinyl stick-on covering you can use? http://www.amazon.com/12-24-Permanent-Adhesive-Backed-Cutters/dp/B0032IOQES Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsoncookie Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Re the grille cloth - Much of the fabrics at like Hobby Lobby, Micheal's, is cheap and suitable for grille cloth if it's "acoustically transparent." Speaker design guys could comment on that. And the speaker finish - a possibility below. Lars 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsoncookie Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Simple cheap - How about recovering as wvu80 sed, with quality contact "shelf" paper vinyl right onto the existing surface??? I mean, unless they're really prominent for visual scrutiny. And really, even then, with some patience and a fresh razor knife, still may be adequate. Then new white cloth, and Bobs yer uncle. LarsLars 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsoncookie Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 And the horns, scuff sand them and Krylon Fusion. Lars http://www.krylon.com/products/fusion-for-plastic/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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